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health-tech1 year ago

Eli Lilly Teams Up with Amazon Pharmacy for Prescription Drug Delivery

Eli Lilly has partnered with Amazon Pharmacy to deliver its obesity, diabetes, and migraine medications directly to patients through Lilly's telehealth platform, marking the first direct collaboration between Amazon's pharmacy business and a drugmaker. This new relationship could disrupt traditional medication prescription and dispensing processes, potentially reshaping the pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy industries while creating significant opportunities for Amazon Pharmacy.

business2 years ago

SmileDirectClub's Sudden Closure Leaves Customers Frustrated and Confused

SmileDirectClub, the struggling teeth-straightening company, has announced the immediate shutdown of its global operations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Existing customers are left in limbo as the aligner treatment and customer-care support are no longer available. Customer orders that haven't shipped yet have been canceled, and the "Lifetime Smile Guarantee" is no longer valid. The company apologized for the inconvenience and stated that additional information about refund requests will be provided once the bankruptcy process determines next steps. Despite a months-long search, SmileDirectClub was unable to find a partner willing to provide enough capital to keep the company afloat. The company's stock value plummeted over time, and it faced legal battles and criticism from the dental community.

healthcare-technology2 years ago

Teladoc and Microsoft Join Forces to Automate Patient Visits with AI

Teladoc Health is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to utilize the tech giant's artificial intelligence services, including Microsoft's OpenAI and Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, to automate clinical documentation on its telehealth platform. This integration aims to alleviate the administrative burden on healthcare staff during virtual exams and address staff shortages in the profession. The use of AI in healthcare is gaining traction as hospitals and providers seek solutions to attrition caused by pandemic fatigue.