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9amHealth Raises $9.5M Series A Extension Led by The Cigna Group Ventures to Expand to Employers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

A recent survey conducted by 9amHealth found that 48% of Americans are on or want to be on a GLP-1 medication, and a staggering 20% would even change their jobs to get access to coverage for the drugs. But with such a high price point, employers are in need of smart solutions to manage costs and the expectations of employees.

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Consider Amazon’s role in the caregiving and older adult market

Aging in Place Technology Watch

One might well argue that Amazon has and will continue to have a major impact on the quality of life for older adults (assuming senior privacy concerns and technology barriers to adoption are overcome – more on that another time): Offered low-price Voice First devices.

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When Buying a Pair of Jeans Competes With Filling a Prescription at CVS in Target

Health Populi

Sensory-friendly shirts will have flat seams, softer material and no tags.” ” The items will be priced between $6 and $29.99 Target focused on another under-served and fast-growing market of people who can well use clothing that’s easy to take on and off, more comfortable and live-able, at an accessible price-point.

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Will Retail Health Really Disrupt Healthcare?

David Chou

The move comes at a price tag of $3.9 RxPass from Amazon Pharmacy is a new subscription service that allows Prime members to get their prescription medications faster and more conveniently. For just $5 a month, members can enjoy free delivery on eligible prescription medications and access to discounted prices on select drugs.

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Prescription Drugs Costs See Astronomical Rise

ACA Times

Since 2014, prescription drug costs have continued to rise, due in part to specialized medications for advancements in the treatment of various medical conditions. While these advancements have proven beneficial to patients, they continue to arrive with a hefty price tag. Specialty drug costs saw an increase to 30.9%

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

For the organization’s 2020 vision, there are three category pillars in sight: over-the-counter (OTC) drugs (the core mission for over a century), dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices (think: the CES digital health aisles, and beyond). But we wouldn’t want to pay a value-based price for aspirin. health care system $94.8

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Now Hear This: Hearing-related technology for older adults and caregivers

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Today there are numerous options for evaluating hearing loss, pricing and purchasing devices that should be part of organization and family approaches. . In addition, more recently the hearing aid vendors have been pressured to lower prices or offer lower-cost alternatives. category tags: hearing loss , Technology - AARP.

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