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How Will the “New” Health Economy Fare in a Macro-Economic Downturn?

Health Populi

That’s a summary of the demand side of the trends on the health economy which serve up huge challenges for legacy health care stakeholders: hospitals and health systems, health plans, pharmaceutical and medical tech companies, and clinicians. ” Dr. Cosgrove based that sobering forecast due to changes in the U.S.

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Primary Care In February, Apple launched a new subsidiary company tasked with providing healthcare clinics to Apple employees: AC Wellness. It instantly gives Amazon its own online pharmacy and is another step towards integrating medical supplies and pharmaceuticals into its platform and distribution.

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Five Potential Buyers of Babylon's UK Business? Operose, Huma, Modality, BUPA, Aurelius/McKesson UK

Lloyd Price

Operose Health owns and operates a number of GP surgeries and other primary care facilities in England. Operose Health is one of the largest primary care providers in the UK, with over 640,000 patients. Operose Health owns and operates a number of GP surgeries and other primary care facilities in England.