By shifting the emphasis from treatment to prevention, the U.S. health care system can help people lead better lives, reduce health disparities and rein in massive expenditures that forestall investment in other urgent societal needs, including education, housing and environmental protection.
The erstwhile baseball all-star and philosopher Yogi Berra, renowned for malapropisms called “Yogisms,” had two famous quotes that could apply to the 2023 consumer health care world as it emerges from COVID: “The future ain’t what it used to be” and “You can observe a lot by just watching it.
Aetna, a CVS Health company announced their 2024 Medicare products ― the largest Medicare offering in our history ― featuring more choices, flexible benefit allowances, a strong provider network and further simplified medical and prescription drug plans that support members’ overall health and well-
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s agreement today to take up a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 12-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge merchants to process debit card transactions.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announces these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: Oct. 4 – Engage the 4Ms Model: Why Your Pharmacy is Prime for Integrating a Novel Collaborative to Impact Your Community and Your Bottom Line, online course.
ARLINGTON, VA.– The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing further progress in the U.S. Congress to confront “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” by middlemen.
The Emerson Group announced Monday that this year’s highly anticipated Industry Day is scheduled for October 11, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Nearby independent community pharmacies largely anticipate being able to help major chain pharmacy patients left scrambling by closed stores or cut hours, though low reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers and other contracting issues may make it difficult to do so.
More than 1,700 Albertsons Cos.
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported financial results for its 17-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended September 3 that featured continued growth but at a slower pace.
Zebra Technologies Corporation has released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) named Walgreens as the 2023 recipient of its Integrative Medicine Retailer Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Walgreens was Michael Wolf, senior director/divisional merchandise manager for O-T-C drugs, during a September 20 reception.
Consumer data released today by Pitney Bowes suggest that shoppers will buy more online this holiday season than they did last year. The firm’s BOXpoll finds that just 20% of shoppers say they expect to spend less online this year. Nearly a third of consumers plan to shop online more in 2023
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest. At this time, Hy-Vee is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12+.
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, invites members of the public to attend its 120th Birthday Celebration from 10AM to 2PM in all locations. CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE: FREE birthday treats – 12PM until gone.
