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Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief mission officer at GoodRx, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the discount drug company's partnership with grocery store chain Publix.
The health system's expanded app, Cedars-Sinai Connect, will allow parents and Spanish-speaking adults to access 24/7 on-demand care.
The company's chief financial officer, Mala Murthy, will step in as acting CEO.
Patients using the healthcare system's patient portal app will have access to 24/7 virtual care through Curai Health.
Also, digital diabetes management startup Sugar.fit secured $5 million more in Series A funding.
Local players are also expected to scale at an international level.
Experts shared insights into leadership and management strategies for change, with a focus on mindset shifts and care-model modifications that can enhance patient experience and safety.
Also, Medibank's health service unit has tied up with Amwell to support the virtual delivery of its new preventative care program.
Dr. Sashi Moodley, chief medical officer at Walgreens, discusses the reasoning behind the pharmacy store chain's recently announced closures of VillageMD clinics.
The company offers a virtual care clinic for people with chronic gut issues and will use the funds to expand its reach with providers.