TCGRx’s TheBox promotes medication adherence
TCGRx has introduced TheBox, a personal, timed drug dispensing unit designed to help patients adhere to their medication regimen.
Technology
EQuIPP pharmacy quality platform extends reach
The EQuIPP platform for measuring pharmacy performance has reached a milestone. Pharmacy Quality Solutions Inc. (PQS) said Monday that EQuIPP — to which 90% of U.S.
Social media has impact on consumer health care
There are many social media channels, and personal experiences with them vary based on age, interests, technology savvy and more. Depending on one’s interests or information being sought, there are likely a variety of ways to participate or find others online that can relate.
CurrentC mobile payment pilot draws more retailers
More large retail chains have begun piloting the CurrentC secure mobile payment platform from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) at select stores.
Vicks delves into connected health with smartphone thermometer
The Vicks cold and flu relief brand has entered the connected health space with the rollout of the Vicks SmartTemp wireless smartphone thermometer. Kaz USA Inc.
U.S. retailers make switch to EMV technology
Retailers this month became liable for credit card fraud if they did not upgrade point-of-sale equipment to accept chip-enabled cards. Chains had to be enabled for so-called EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) cards as of October 1 to avoid liability for fraud.
QS/1 releases SharpRx pharmacy management software
QS/1 this week launched SharpRx, which the company described as the next generation of pharmacy management software.
Wahl breaks new ground with Pulsing Massage Patch
Wahl Home Products has rolled out wearable technology that it calls a first in the area of pain management. The Wahl Clipper Corp.
Chip card transition progresses slowly
The switch to chip-enabled payment cards is moving forward, but there’s still a ways to go, even as the deadline looms. The inter-industry Payments Security Task Force (PST) said Wednesday that its eight financial institutions reported that 30% of their U.S.
Kirby Lester marks 10 years under Zage
This month, Kirby Lester marked its 10th year under the ownership and leadership of president Garry Zage.
Western Union bill pay launched at Walgreens
Walgreens has rolled out Western Union Bill Payment services via digital self-service kiosks chainwide. Western Union Co. said Wednesday that the service will enable the drug chain’s customers to make payments to 15,000 billers in and outside the United States.
CVS ups the ante in connected health
CVS Health is partnering with startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to drive innovation in connected health solutions and and expand areas of focus.
Philosys rolls out Gmate SMART blood glucose system to Kmart
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
ECRM launches Content Gateway
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has gone live with the ECRM Content Gateway, a platform designed to provide buyers, sellers, marketers and merchandisers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and health care products and services with information to help them better compete.
Future belongs to tech-savvy retailers
The power of digital technology to shake up existing business models in health care and mass market retailing was a focal point for many of the executives in attendance at last month’s NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver.
Emdeon to rebrand as Change Healthcare
Health care software, analytics and payment service provider Emdeon plans to rename as Change Healthcare to better reflect its diverse capabilities and solutions. The company said late Thursday that the rebranding is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.