Our Take: Another Arrow in the Quill of Disruption-Amazon Pharmacy to Make its Mark Our Take: On November 17th, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in the U.S (technically Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Prime prescription savings benefit-PrimeRx). This new service allows customers to purchase prescriptions through the Amazon app using most forms of insurance as well as 24/7 access to consultations with pharmacists. With PrimeRx. Prime members can purchase branded and g

5 Ways to Make Sure Your Employees are Okay Event: On November 12th, Benefits Pro released an article advising five ways employers can make sure their employees can successfully navigate the stressor caused by the COVID pandemic. With millions of people affected by the Virus, Benefits Pro reminds employers not to overlook the toll it can take on the mental health of their employees. Description: With all of the virus' stressors, U.S. workers are experiencing higher than avera

Slipping Away: Does the Employer-Sponsored Health Care System Have an Expiration Date? Event: On November 3rd, Benefits Pro released an article stating that the employer-sponsored health care system may come to an end if employers don’t move more quickly to improve the system. According to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’ “for those who believe in markets, choice and patient responsibility haven’t been offering creative 21st-century suggestions...there has been very little d

Patients Report Scrolling on Social Media, Exercising and Drinking During Virtual Doctor Appointments Event: On October 28th, an article in Mobihealthnews reported that patients admit to often being distracted during virtual doctor appointments, with as many as 24% reporting multitasking during the visit. The article noted that new research from DrFirst showed the most common distractions were surfing the web, checking emails, or texting. Description: Virtual doctors’ appoint