Doctor has a side operation: Selling coffee to help pay for health care overseas
Virginia internist Larry Istrail has a history of percolating fresh start-up ideas......»»
Startup Avail Medsystem is trying to take collaborative surgery virtual. Can it work?
The pandemic thrust the primary care doctor into people's homes. Now, one startup is pushing the frontiers of virtual health by zapping people remotely into operating rooms......»»
How primary care impacts chronic conditions and healthcare costs for Triad employers
In today’s healthcare environment, employees often avoid seeking primary care due to multiple barriers such as costs, health insurance confusion, inconvenient access to a doctor, and limited time to visit a physician. In fact, 44% of Americans a.....»»
How primary care impacts chronic conditions and healthcare costs for Triangle employers
In today’s healthcare environment, employees often avoid seeking primary care due to multiple barriers such as costs, health insurance confusion, inconvenient access to a doctor, and limited time to visit a physician. In fact, 44% of Americans admi.....»»
How primary care impacts chronic conditions and healthcare costs for Charlotte employers
In today’s healthcare environment, employees often avoid seeking primary care due to multiple barriers such as costs, health insurance confusion, inconvenient access to a doctor, and limited time to visit a physician. In fact, 44% of Ameri.....»»
Amazon to pilot in-person health care in Baltimore area as it prepares to sell Amazon Care services
The company is piloting new in-person offerings as it prepares to begin selling its health care service to other firms......»»
Amazon to pilot in-person health care in Baltimore area as it prepares to sell Amazon Care services
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to begin selling the health care service it provides to its employees to other companies and their teams — and the D.C. and Baltimore areas will be its testing ground for part of the expansion. The compan.....»»
Amazon to pilot in-person health care in D.C. market as it prepares to sell Amazon Care services
The company is piloting new in-person offerings as it prepares to begin selling its health care service to other firms......»»
Amazon built its own health-care service for employees. Now it’s selling it to other companies.
Amazon said Wednesday it will expand Care, its service for employees that connects them virtually (and sometimes in person) to doctors and nurses......»»
Optum inks deal to acquire Atrius Health
Optum, the for-profit health provider arm of UnitedHealth Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Atrius Health, the state’s largest independent doctor group, potentially altering the health care landscape for years to come......»»
An ER doc"s startup provides virtual nursing-home visits
As an emergency room doctor, Anurag Gupta has seen the toll of Covid-19 firsthand. "The situation is dire," he said. "Health care resources are strained on a normal day, and now you have something... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
An ER doctor"s startup provides virtual nursing-home visits to help stop spread of virus
As an emergency room doctor, Anurag Gupta has seen the toll of Covid-19 firsthand. "The situation is dire," Gupta said. "Health care resources are strained on a normal day, and now you have... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Sheetz begins offering free coffee to first responders, health care workers
Sheetz Inc. announced it will now begin offering free coffee to all first responders and health care workers in an effort to show appreciation for those who are combating the Covid-19 pandemic. All hospital workers, police officers, firefighters a.....»»
Starbucks extends free coffee giveaway to first responders, health care workers dealing with coronavirus
First responders and health care workers dealing with COVID-19 g.....»»
These Are the 218 Counties Without a Doctor
With the outbreak of COVID-19, people in the counties without a doctor may have to travel several hours for medical aid. This can trigger the overload of the health care system in those counties with........»»
Norton Healthcare controls half of adult market, nearly 100% of pediatric market
Norton Healthcare Inc. is the city's strongest health care operation with a deep presence in Louisville and the surrounding area. It's also coming off of a year in 2019 that saw big moves and strong financial success......»»
The Conversation: A Seattle ER doctor on the coronavirus front lines: Is this new patient infected too?
My biggest fear is missing a case and potentially exposing hundreds of other health-care workers and patients......»»
Target is apologizing after selling coveted N95 masks to the public while health care workers across the country run out
Reuters/Nicholas Pfosi Target apologized on Saturday for selling N95 masks in Seattle stores while health care workers around the country have been running out amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company said the masks were put on shelv.....»»
40 Under 40 winners raising money to help area health care workers fighting coronavirus pandemic
The Milwaukee Business Journal 2020 class of 40 Under 40 winners have launch a fundraising campaign to raise money to provide coffee and treats to Milwaukee-area health care workers, who are on the front lines of treating patients who are inflicte.....»»
Insurers promise to cover tests, relax policies
A major health insurance trade group is pledging its member plans will cover doctor-ordered testing for the coronavirus amid rising confusion and concern about who will bear the cost of care in an outbreak......»»
Best New Ideas in Health Care: These companies are spending billions so robots can perform surgery without a doctor in the room
Scientists are excited about the potential for artificial intelligence, improved connectivity, and other technological advancements to make robotic surgery more accurate and accessible......»»