Patient Access

The virtual care giant reported revenue of $611.4 million, a 17% year-over-year increase, and a net loss of $73.5 million in the third quarter.

The pandemic and civil unrest in 2020 shined light on healthcare disparities, says Jasmaine McClain, principal of the Health Equity Alliance at the Health Management Academy, who discusses if companies' announced efforts to combat inequities are enough.

Partner hospitals will be provided with telemedicine support and resources to mobilise critical stroke patients.

The health insurer's members will receive free home delivery for common medications through Amazon Pharmacy.

A spokesperson said the company "adjusted staffing levels and other direct expenses caused by current challenges in the economy and market conditions."

The collaboration to deliver the oral antiviral therapy for COVID-19 will launch in the coming weeks.

Consumers can use the tests to detect Lyme disease, vitamin D levels, thyroid function and sexually transmitted infections.

Nicholas Christiano Jr. and Iris Frye, co-chairs of Health Equity Policy Task Force under the HIMSS Public Policy Committee, talk about the parts played by technology, clinicians and pharmacies in coping with the social determinants of health.

Also, Royal Philips has expanded the roll-out of its AR surgical navigation solution to Japan.

The traditional healthcare industry could face pressure from changing trends, including the emergence of Amazon, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens as larger players.