Healthcare

Health care, health-care, or healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals in allied health fields.

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Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
April 16, 2024  |  Healthcare

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has once again put the so-called “pink tax” in the spotlight.  In a new study, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., accuses corporations of...

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UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
April 16, 2024  |  Earnings

The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit cost the company $872 million. Speaking during an earnings call Tuesday (April 16), CEO Andrew Witty said a bulk of that...

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Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
April 16, 2024  |  Investments

Health systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. “Kontakt.io enables health systems to optimize patient, staff, and resource flows,...

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Johnson & Johnson Amplifies MedTech Profile in Q1 Earnings
Johnson & Johnson Amplifies MedTech Profile in Q1 Earnings
April 16, 2024  |  Earnings

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has emphasized the pivotal role of medical technology (MedTech) in advancing healthcare. During a Tuesday (April 16) call with analysts to discuss...

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From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

As PYMNTS recently reported, it may not be long before today’s self-guided household vacuum cleaners are replaced by advanced, AI-driven robots that make Roombas look...

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Report: Ransomware Group Posts Evidence It Holds Change Healthcare Files
Report: Ransomware Group Posts Evidence It Holds Change Healthcare Files
April 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

A ransomware group has reportedly published several files on the dark web that it says are patient records stolen during February’s cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare....

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CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
April 15, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has written a letter in support of a Connecticut bill that would prohibit healthcare providers in the state from reporting medical debt...

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Walmart Aims to Regain Healthcare Lead Over Amazon
Walmart Aims to Regain Healthcare Lead Over Amazon
April 12, 2024  |  Healthcare

With Amazon having just recently pulled ahead of Walmart in health and wellness, the latter is looking to regain its lead by expanding its presence in the space. The...

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New Study Looks at Economic Factors That Define Women’s Health
New Study Looks at Economic Factors That Define Women’s Health
April 12, 2024  |  Healthcare

Talk of healthcare disparities has become more common. Consumers seek answers about factors contributing to these disparities and ways to overcome them. New research from...

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