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Samsung Adds AI-Powered Assistant to Its Health Offerings

July 21, 2026
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Medical AI Startup OpenEvidence Weighs $200 Million Funding Round
Artificial Intelligence // July 19, 2026

Medical-focused artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence has reportedly considered raising $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

New Pharmacy Benefit Manager Rules Shift Focus to Verifiable Accountability
Legal & Regulation // July 17, 2026

New federal transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are poised to fundamentally change how the industry demonstrates compliance. Rather than simply reporting pricing and rebate data, the new rules require pharmacy benefit operations to prove, at the claim level, how financial outcomes were generated....

J&J Leverages AI and Robots to Target $100 Billion in Annual Revenue
Earnings // July 15, 2026

The launch of artificial intelligence-powered imaging and mapping capabilities for electrophysiology, early momentum for a drug releasing system for bladder cancer treatment, and progress toward a table-integrated robotic surgical system are among the latest innovations from pharmaceuticals and MedTech company Johnson & Johnson. Get the...

44 Million Subprime Consumers Create a New Market for Payments Providers
Consumer Insights // July 15, 2026

For young subprime consumers, the clearest sign of financial pressure may show up not at the checkout counter, but at the doctor’s office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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44 Million Subprime Consumers Create a New Market for Payments Providers

July 15, 2026
For young subprime consumers, the clearest sign of financial pressure may show up not at the checkout counter, but at the doctor’s office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Real-Time Payments Target Healthcare Benefits Bottlenecks

July 06, 2026
Real-time money movement is beginning to alter the expectations surrounding healthcare and HR benefits where reimbursement timing and payout clarity have long been sources of frustration for employers and participants...

3.2% Growth Shows Main Street Still Has Bright Spots

June 22, 2026
Main Street businesses are losing momentum, but planned and recurring services are still finding room to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Healthcare AI Has Left the Lab. Now Comes the Hard Part.

June 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has evolved past a simple test-and-learn exercise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Samsung Adds AI-Powered Assistant to Its Health Offerings

July 21, 2026
Samsung has entered the world of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare with its new Health Assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Medical AI Startup OpenEvidence Weighs $200 Million Funding Round

July 19, 2026
Medical-focused artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence has reportedly considered raising $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

J&J Leverages AI and Robots to Target $100 Billion in Annual Revenue

July 15, 2026
The launch of artificial intelligence-powered imaging and mapping capabilities for electrophysiology, early momentum for a drug releasing system for bladder cancer treatment, and progress toward a table-integrated robotic surgical system...

Walmart Expands In-House Career Pathways to Train Opticians

June 29, 2026
Walmart has launched a program that helps its associates become opticians in a Walmart Vision Center or a Sam’s Club Optical Center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...