Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming healthcare, including pharmacy operations, clinical workflows, and business processes. As adoption accelerates, it's essential to ensure that AI is implemented responsibly—especially given the sensitive nature of patient data and the complexities of care delivery. Success in this space requires a balance of high tech and high touch: robust human oversight and ethical governance. Here are four key steps to help healthcare and pharmacy
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Walgreens Earns First Gene and Cell Services Accreditation
What You Should Know:
- Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has received its first Gene and Cell Services accreditation from ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care).
- The new accreditation, along with others, demonstrates the company's commitment to providing quality care to its patients.
Expanding Services and Accreditations
In addition to the new Gene and Cell Services accreditation, Walgreens Central Specialty Pharmacy has achieved a number of other recognitions. It
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Asepha Secures $4M Seed for AI-Powered Pharmacy Operations
What You Should Know:
- Asepha, a fast-growing startup leveraging AI agents for pharmacy automation, today announced the close of its $4 million Seed round, led by Glasswing Ventures and Core Innovation Capital.
- Panache, RedBud, and MGV also participated, with follow-on support from Ripple Ventures and Front Row Ventures.
Asepha Raises the Bar on AI-Driven Pharmacy Automation, Expands Nationwide Footprint
Asepha is redefining pharmacy operations with
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PQS Launches EQUIPP Copilot™: AI-Powered Intelligence for Pharmacies
What You Should Know:
- Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS), an Innovaccer company and leader in pharmacy-payer performance technology, today announced the launch of EQUIPP Copilot™, the industry’s first workflow-integrated intelligence platform designed to help pharmacies expand clinical services, boost productivity, and connect seamlessly with the broader healthcare ecosystem.
- By embedding real-time insights and automation directly into daily pharmacy operations, EQUIPP
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GoodRx Launches E-commerce Experience for Retail Pharmacies
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx, a platform for medication savings in the U.S., today announced a new e-commerce experience for retail pharmacies, designed to improve how consumers obtain their medications through the GoodRx platform. The company is initially launching this experience with the Midwest-based retailer Hy-Vee.
- GoodRx's e-commerce capability bridges online consumer engagement with prescription fulfillment, demonstrating the company's commitment to reducing
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Overprescribing and Polypharmacy: Arine CEO Talks The Hidden Dangers of Amazon’s Same-Day Prescription Delivery
As ultra-fast prescription delivery services reshape medication access, healthcare providers face an urgent challenge: balancing patient convenience with medication safety. With 1 in 5 adults using five or more prescription drugs and medication-related problems consuming 1 in 6 healthcare dollars ($528B annually), the stakes are high.
In this interview, Yoona Kim, CEO of healthcare AI company Arine discusses how the evolution of prescription delivery services, while improving access, may
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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GoodRx Launches GoodRx for Pets Experience, Offering Savings and Home Delivery for Pet Medications
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx (Nasdaq: GDRX), a prescription savings platform, today announced a new and improved GoodRx for Pets experience.
- The enhanced offering provides pet owners with a more affordable and convenient way to access pet medications, combining savings with home delivery options.
GoodRx for Pets: A Comprehensive Solution
The rising cost of pet healthcare has become a significant concern for many Americans. In 2023 alone, pet owners spent
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Walgreens, Visory Health Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Prescriptions
What You Should Know:
- Visory Health, a prescription discount platform focused on improving healthcare affordability, announced today a new partnership with Walgreens.
- The collaboration expands Visory Health's network of featured pharmacies, providing consumers with even greater savings on their prescription medications.
Simplifying Prescription Savings
Visory Health's platform stands out for its commitment to simplicity and transparency. Unlike other prescription discount
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Avel eCare Acquires Hospital Pharmacy Management, Expanding Telepharmacy Services
What You Should Know:
- Avel eCare, a provider of telemedicine services, today announced the acquisition of Hospital Pharmacy Management, Inc. (HPM), a company specializing in remote medication order review and onsite pharmacy management for hospitals and health systems.
- The strategic acquisition significantly expands Avel eCare's telepharmacy capabilities and strengthens its commitment to supporting healthcare providers, particularly in addressing the growing shortage of
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