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Outpatient is the New Inpatient – The Future of Hospitals in America

Health Populi

.” Health Populi’s Hot Points: Bloomberg reported that Walmart’s projected visit volume for the company’s new health clinic in Duluth, Georgia, exceeded expectations. The map illustrates the density of Walmart’s Supercenters vis-à-vis the yellow dots that represent relatively higher uninsured rates.

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GNC Offers “Free Healthcare” — Telehealth, Generic Meds, and Loyalty in the Retail Health Ecosystem

Health Populi

For general health, a broad range of conditions addressing dermatology and skin health, anti-inflammatories, cholesterol, hepatitis, GI issues, migraine, allergy, weight management, and mental health. Health Populi’s Hot Points: That’s a lot of “free” for $39.99

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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Leveraging telehealth and telemedicine technologies, patients can receive primary care or specialized consultations virtually, regardless of location. They no longer need to travel long distances for essential care. By offering proactive and efficient care, a virtual-first approach leads to greater affordability in healthcare.

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Massachusetts governor signs law safeguarding telehealth coverage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"I am proud to sign this legislation which promotes telehealth services that have become vital during this pandemic, expands access to high-quality, affordable care, takes steps to protect consumers from surprise medical bills, and preserves access to COVID-19 testing and treatment," said Baker in a statement.

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A Vote for Telehealth is a Vote for American Patients’ and Doctors’ Well-Being

Health Populi

Mental health can be scaled with telehealth. map and citizens’ access has been marked with mental health supply shortages. Mental health via virtual platforms has sustained significant use since the waning of the public health crisis. Convenience isn’t just a nice-to-have: it has economic ROI.

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From Evolution to Innovation, from Health Care to Health: How Health Plans With Collaborators Are Re-Defining the Industry

Health Populi

As a constant observer and advisor across the health/care ecosystem, for me the concept of a “health plan” in the U.S. Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment.

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Health@Retail Update: Kroger and Hy-Vee Morph Grocery into Health, Walmart’s Health Center, CVS/housing and More

Health Populi

As patients continue take on financial risk for paying for health care, now as medical bill payers and health consumers, these are the UX-designed experiences for health care people want to frequent (when they choose to access health care services).