Genoa telepsychiatry platform reaches milestone
Behaviorial health pharmacy Genoa has surpassed 100,000 patient visits through its telepsychiatry platform. Genoa said it reached the milestone via rapid expansion of the Genoa Telepsychiatry service.
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Innovation hires western division sales chief
John Courtney has joined pharmacy automation provider Innovation as director of sales for the western division. Innovation said Tuesday that, in the role, Courtney will lead all sales activity for the western and central United States for hospital outpatient and federal health care.
Walgreens uses intelligent automation in HR
Walgreens worked with IBM and automation specialist Blue Prism to implement digital workforce capabilities for its human resources function. IBM said Walgreens is now using robotic processing automation (RPA) software from Austin, Texas-based Blue Prism to support its HR function.
Innovation outfits HealthWarehouse with PharmASSIST
Online pharmacy HealthWarehouse.com plans to implement Innovation’s PharmASSIST Quick Start high-volume technology for its online/mail order pharmacy in Florence, Ky. Innovation said Wednesday that HealthWarehouse.
Target to buy Shipt for $550 million
Target Corp. has agreed to acquire the same-day delivery company Shipt Inc. for $550 million in cash.
RangeMe Verified brands eases ‘business-ready’ sourcing
ECRM’s RangeMe has launched RangeMe Verified brands, a new service to help retail buyers to identify “business-ready” products and companies. RangeMe said Wednesday that the RangeMe Verified brands service is designed to make the sourcing the right products less time-consuming for retailers.
IRI teams with Time’s Viant for people-based marketing
IRI has allied with Time Inc. subsidiary Viant to provide “people-based” target marketing and measurement for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail marketers.
Loblaw to boost grocery, pharmacy retail analytics access
Loblaw Cos. has tapped Alliance Data Systems Corp. subsidiary Precima to help sharpen its grocery and pharmacy analytics.
PharmaSmart hails updated hypertension guidelines
PharmaSmart International Inc. welcomed new guidelines updating the definition of hypertension and stressing the use of validated devices for measuring blood pressure.
Higi backs redefined levels for high blood pressure
Health screening kiosk maker higi SH LLC welcomed reduced standards for high blood pressure (BP) released this week by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Albertsons Cos. enlists IRI for supply chain services
Food and drug retailer Albertsons Cos. has entered into an agreement with data and analytics specialist IRI for supply chain services.
QuintilesIMS adopts IQVIA as new name
Global health care and pharmaceutical information specialist QuintilesIMS has changed its name to IQVIA. The IQVIA name became effective as of Nov. 6, the company said. Plans call for IQVIA equity shares to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “IQV” starting on
PerceptiMed names senior director of manufacturing
Kesavan Srikumar has joined pharmacy automation provider PerceptiMed Inc. as senior director of manufacturing. PerceptiMed noted that Srikumar brings more than 30 years of manufacturing experience to the company. Previously, he held management positions at Solectron, Flextronics and Aviat Networks.
Catalina helps pinpoint label-conscious shoppers
Catalina has launched an enhanced targeting solution to help brands better understand, reach and influence consumers who make buying decisions based on dietary needs, clean label choices like natural and recognizable ingredients, health and wellness, and sustainable company practices.
Albertsons Cos. enables Apple Pay across all chains
Albertsons Cos. has begun accepting Apple Pay mobile payment in all of its food and drug retail banners, spanning more than 2,300 stores nationwide. Albertsons Cos.
Canada’s national e-prescribing service gains momentum
Canada is making strides in the deployment of its national e-prescribing service, PrescribeIT.