The proposed buyout between Walmart and Humana is the latest example of how the healthcare industry is evolving. The pairing of these two companies might sound strange at first, but their relationship is huge for the industry, and not just because of the numbers involved.
Read MoreWe know that people’s attitudes about healthcare are changing. Slowly, but surely, they are transitioning away from being passive patients and evolving into far more engaged, better-informed healthcare consumers.
Read More“Medicare is for the poor. Medicaid is for the really poor.” During a recent series of Vimarc-conducted focus groups, dual-eligible recipients were asked if they understood the difference between Medicaid and Medicare. All but one participant shook their head. The lone answer? The quote above.
Read MoreWe may look back at 2017 as the launch year of self-driving cars, but this year will also be remembered as a time when apps truly revolutionized the way consumers engage with the healthcare industry.
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