Population and Public Health

The Express Scripts app will now allow users to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination if they received their shot at a pharmacy.

According to a new report by the UAE’s Informa Markets and Omnia Health Insights, healthtech and value-based healthcare are more important than ever. But challenges remain.

Also: NOCD scooped up $33 million for digital OCD treatment, and NEX raised $25 million for its interactive fitness and motion entertainment tech.

HIMSS International Vice President Pascal Lardier describes the valuable discussions healthcare leaders worldwide have had about the pandemic.

This M&A comes just a month after Unite Us acquired Carrot Health. 

Papa’s assistants, called Papa Pals, can help people set up the Milliman HealthIO app and any necessary devices.

Researchers zeroed in on the role of social media and spreading awareness around prostate cancer and the BRCA gene. 

Also: BetterUp hires a president to lead its mental health offering, and a study finds retirees that use the Internet may be boosting cognitive function.

This week's top stories include a lawsuit alleging Aetna discriminates against its LGBTQ+ members by not providing equal access to fertility treatments, a skills gap that is causing security threats, and Elvie launching a smart breast pump.

The study also found patients in the 24-week group had a 27% decrease in unique hospital encounters compared with the group who only received one prescription.