IRVING, Texas – McKesson Corp. announced that Tracy Faber has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2019. Faber will report to chief executive officer Brian Tyler.
There is no doubt that CBD is top of mind with retailers these days.
Online grocery shopping was once considered a fresh concept. But it appears to be quickly spoiling.
Megatrends are shifts in behaviors or attitudes globally impacting industries over the long term. Euromonitor International has identified eight megatrends currently disrupting a wide range of sectors.
Over the course of the past decade, Mylan has succeeded in refining and expanding its business model in pursuit of the goal of improving access to medications and addressing gaps in the market.
A quarter century ago, it was unusual to have flu shots and other vaccinations administered in a retail pharmacy setting.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is fighting for the retail pharmacy industry’s future on a number of fronts, and the stakes are high. Of particular import is the issue of direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees, which represent a major threat.
The direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) component of Medicare Part D programs today is very complicated and has been implemented in a variety of ways. The lack of clarity, fairness and transparency to all parties has created business challenges for pharmacies.
It’s hard to miss the heightened shopper interest in health and wellness these days. In our recent “How America Shops” study, The Big Business of WELL, many shoppers showed they are committed to being well: 42% said that while it costs more to “live healthy,” it’s worth it.
The retail market for products containing CBD is projected to expand rapidly in the coming years amid the growing acceptance of hemp and cannabis across the country. One of the up-and-coming companies in this category is Sera Labs.
This year the political and public policy environment in Washington is markedly different from last year, when chaos prevailed.
For the past few years, the United States has been wrestling with the cost of health care. Our system is shifting toward outcomes-based payment models, and falling reimbursements are encouraging efficiency.
Chain drug retailing isn’t what it used to be. The merger of CVS Health and Aetna, and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA’s)’s pivot toward a digital-first strategy have redefined the industry’s business model. “It’s a new world out there,” says one analyst, “in large part because of Amazon.
Diplomat Pharmacy is expanding its strategic relationship with medication adherence company SMRxT, creator of the Nomi system. Nomi sensor technologies record when a patient takes their medication, including the number of tablets.
Over the past few months, a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Long Island, has been quietly transforming into the store of the future. With artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays and a massive data center, this store suggests a retail future that seems like science fiction.
AZOVA, the fast-growing and most comprehensive cloud-based, digital health platform for pharmacies, physicians, patients, employer groups and payers, announced a partnership Friday with Valu Merchandisers Co. (VMC).
