AI can raise the level of care and cut system costs
The U.S. Department of Labor reported hospitals in 2022 endured 22% staff turnover rates, hindering efforts to implement individualized patient care plans.
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Look to automation to alleviate burnout
Think about last flu season. Odds are that pharmacy customers experienced longer waits, staff saw greater backlogs and increased burnout all while admirably dealing with a surge of vaccinations on top of dispensing, counseling and clinical responsibilities.
Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs offering appointments for updated COVID-19 vaccine
Following FDA authorization and CDC recommendation, Rite Aid announced Friday that scheduling is now available for eligible customers seeking the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations and at Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.
Groundbreaking grocery store concept coming to Augusta, Ga. in 2024
A revolutionary grocery shopping experience is coming to Augusta next year.
Canada offers a vision of the future for U.S. pharmacy
scheduling through a doctor’s office, seeing a physician, and finally speaking to a pharmacist after obtaining a script. The experience is
Kroger Health teams to offer medically tailored meals
Kroger Health has announced collaboration with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals (MTMs).
August U.S. retail spending results reflect easing inflation
In August 2023, U.S. retail sales revenue, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), remained unchanged compared to the same month last year, and unit sales declined 2%.
HDA’s Davis testifies before House on generic drug shortages
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health during a legislative hearing on proposals to prevent and respond to generic drug shortages. Below is an excerpt from Mr.
PLMA show offers global perspective
NEW YORK – At a time when consumers are on the hunt for authentic global foods, flavors and ingredients, 45% of the exhibit floor at PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show will be filled with companies from outside the U.S.
Karthik Rao named CEO of Nielsen
Nielsen announced Thursday that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately. David Kenny, who has served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of executive chairman. “Nielsen has been my home for most of my career, and I could not be more excited for this new opportunity,” said Rao.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available at CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC is now available at its CVS Pharmacy locations. Pharmacies will begin receiving the new vaccine today and will continue to receive inventory on a rolling basis throughout the week.
Deloitte: Holiday retail sales expected to increase between 3.5% to 4.6%
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte’s retail and consumer products practice projects holiday sales will total $1.54 to $1.56 trillion during the November to January timeframe.
Washington state makes the move to cost-based dispensing fees
The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA), the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) are applauding a major victory in Washington State for patient access and for the viability of the pharmacies of all sizes and types on w
FARE and CVS Pharmacy partner for the Teal Pumpkin Project
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the nation’s leading non-profit organization engaged in food allergy advocacy and largest private funder of food allergy research, and CVS Pharmacy, part of the Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness division of CVS Health have again joined forces to promote food al
GoodRx and MedImpact announce new program for access to affordable prescriptions
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Catalina identifies Halloween trends and challenges on candy front
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Candy prices over the past year have escalated at a scary pace, which has had a chilling effect on unit sales for several popular Halloween sweets, per purchase insights pulled from Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence Platform.