Google Cloud tunes generative AI for medical search capabilities
The search capabilities work alongside Google’s healthcare-focused large language model, Med-PaLM 2, connecting to outside sources and the patient’s medical record.
Walgreens launches direct-to-consumer telehealth
“Our goal is to be the most convenient health and wellness destination, whether you’re physically in our stores or virtually in our stores,” said Tracey Brown, Walgreens’ chief customer officer and president of retail, at HLTH.
Kaiser Permanente strike ends — for now
A historic three-day strike at Kaiser Permanente ended on Saturday. However, unions and the health system have not yet agreed to a new contract for over 75,000 workers, and the unions say another strike may be coming.
Amazon Clinic considers partnering with physical providers for care referrals
“There are some aspects of care that are better done in person,” a top Amazon exec said Sunday at HLTH.
Uber adds Optum-enabled benefits cards to health platform
The new deal has made Uber a “patient entry point” into the health benefits system, according to Uber Health global lead Caitlin Donovan.
PayZen adds BNPL card for medical expenses
The debit card allows patients to swipe first, then pick a payment plan later, PayZen CEO Itzik Cohen said.
General Catalyst wants to buy a health system as testing ground for new venture
The impending purchase is part of a new health business being spun out by General Catalyst, called the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation.
DEA temporarily extends telehealth prescribing rules for controlled substances again
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the HHS announced they would extend pandemic-era flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances virtually through the end of 2024.
Best Buy to sell continuous glucose monitoring systems
It’s the tech retailer’s first foray into prescription-based medical device sales.
GE HealthCare imaging CEO Jan Makela talks Mayo Clinic partnership
GE and Mayo Clinic plan to collaborate on imaging, artificial intelligence and cancer treatment.