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Walmart said to be in talks to acquire Humana
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday, Walmart and health insurer Humana are in early talks regarding a possible merger. WSJ says it isn’t clear what terms the companies may be discussing, and the story said there is no guarantee they will strike a deal. However, if they
CVS supports bleeding disorder programs
CVS Health announced more than $260,000 in charitable commitments to local and national hemophilia and bleeding disorder programs across the country. The announcement of new commitments coincides with Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month, which is nationally recognized each year in March.
Walgreens Boots Alliance posts 2Q gains
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue on Wednesday when it announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended February 28. Overall, WBA earned $1.73 a share, up 27% versus a year ago. Revenue grew 12.1% to $33.02 billion.
Amazon targets Medicaid population
Amazon.com plans to offer discounts on its Amazon Prime service to Medicaid recipients. Low-income individuals who are eligible for the government health insurance program will be able to sign up for Prime for $5.99 a month, a $7 discount from its standard monthly cost of $12.99.
Evidence-based predictions on health care’s future
The types of medicines being developed, the way technology contributes to health and how the value of health is calculated are all changing dramatically, according to a new report from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.
L’Oréal rolls out personalized skin care service
Looking at meeting the diverse beauty care needs of consumers, L’Oréal has introduced its latest technological advancement, a personalized skin care service called SkinCeuticals CUSTOM D.O.S.E, at Fast Company’s Grill in Austin this past weekend.
IQVIA report sizes up changes in global drug spending
The types of medicines being developed, the way technology contributes to health and how the value of health is calculated are all changing dramatically, according to a new report from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.
New health programs rolled out by CVS
This month, CVS Health rolled out two health programs, one focused on preventive care and the other on a chronic disease. The first was the MinuteClinic providing free heart health screenings each week throughout the month.
Galderma adds to Differin acne product line
Galderma Laboratories has expanded its lineup of acne solutions with the introduction of Differin Daily Deep Cleanser and Differin Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30.
Coty plans Digital Accelerator Summit for tech start-ups
Following up last year’s launch of its Digital Accelerator program, Coty Inc. has unveiled a new initiative for technology start-ups.
Rite Aid starts to revamp merchandising team
Rite Aid Corp. is making changes to its category management team as it proceeds with an asset sale in which more than 40% of its drug stores will be transferred to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
Morris is taking on a bigger role at Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. president and chief operating officer Wayne Denningham plans to retire near the end of the company’s fiscal year. Denningham was with the company more than 40 years, having started working as a clerk as a teenager.
Communications team strengthened at WBA
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Gulden Mesara-Dogan vice president of communications USA. In her new role at WBA, Mesara-Dogan will oversee a number of communications areas serving the enterprise and U.S. businesses and operations.
Publix pharmacies introduce Next Best Thing to Free
Publix Super Markets Inc. is offering a new prescription drug program called Next Best Thing to Free, by which it will sell 29 common generic medications for $7.50 for a three-month supply.
Waterpik debuts Sidekick, Whitening water flossers
Waterpik Inc. has ushered in what it calls a “new era in oral care products” with introduction of the Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser and Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser.