Apple and rival Verily – a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet – have invested in two major health wearable projects as momentum builds around products that encourage users to lead healthier lives. Apple has partnered with health insurance firm Aetna to produce a new app that provides insights into a user’s health. The move is seen as an attempt by the insurer to move beyond simply providing cover, and instead encourage users to make better decisions that could...
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There’s been plenty of speculation about Amazon's intentions in pharmaceuticals, and now Johnson & Johnson’s CEO has weighed in on how the tech giant could affect drug markets by shaking up pharma distribution and reimbursement. Speaking with Fortune’s Susie Gharib, J&J CEO Alex Gorsky said megamergers in healthcare, such as the Aetna/CVS megamerger and Cigna’s Express Scripts buyout, demonstrate that “there is a lot of pressure in the system right now.&...
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Aetna announced the launch of Aetna Medicare Rx® Select (PDP). This new, low-cost prescription drug plan is designed for active, cost-conscious consumers. The plan will be available beginning January 1, 2018, in 27 states2 and the District of Columbia....
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