The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sharpening its focus on healthcare payments, and the result may be that at least for some consumers who have shown interest in payment plans and especially cards, getting and paying for necessary care may be out of reach....
Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of pharmacies nationwide,” the company said in a news release Tuesday...
Women are feeling the economic toll that healthcare bills exact, and for those without a financial safety net to fall back on, this burden can have a real impact on their well-being. The upcoming “2024 Women’s Wellness Index” report, a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and...
Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to a Tuesday (June 25) press release. After filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can...
GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. The prescription savings platform introduced its Prescription Cost Tracker to monitor out-of-pocket prescription spending trends in the United States, according to a Wednesday (June 26) press release. “Helping Americans get the healthcare they need...
Weave has launched a new experience platform for healthcare practices with multiple locations, including dental service organizations, vision, veterinary and medical groups. This new enterprise experience joins the company’s existing platform designed for small and medium-sized healthcare businesses, Weave said in a Wednesday (June 26)...
When it comes to getting an accurate reading on your health, nothing can replace an in-person meeting with a healthcare professional. However, 10% of U.S. women are unable to make such appointments because they lack access to the transportation needed to get there. A multitude...
ENavvi has added a revamped user interface and a new, integrated ePrescribe functionality to its prescription marketplace. These updates are designed to make it easier for healthcare providers to prescribe medications and for patients to access affordable cash-priced prescriptions, the company said in a Monday...
A federal program that addressed Medicare funding issues arising from the February cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare will conclude on July 12. The Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) was launched in March to ease cash flow...
