So far 2018 seems to be the year that giants of industry decide that they want to get into the healthcare space. Happened again this week when Uber and Apple both made headlines. Here are those stories and a few others you might have missed.
Uber wants to help make sure patients show up for appointments
Every year, 3.6 million Americans miss doctor appointments due to a lack of reliable transportation. Uber and the patient’s doctor are going to do something about it.
Apple’s first major foray into healthcare? Standalone medical clinics for its employees.
Calling it’s effort, AC Wellness, the iPhone maker is initially opening two facilities near its headquarters in Santa Clara. The clinics will be dedicated to caring for Apple employees and their families, at least initially.
Almost 7 million will be without insurance in 2019
A study by the Urban Institute indicates that 6.4 million people will go without insurance next year thanks to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate. Another 2.5 million will opt for shorter term policies.
Rural hospitals are often pillars of their communities, but are often too expensive to operate. Analysts say specialized community care may be the answer.
Florida nurse adopts abused twins she treated
She says she knew from the moment she saw one of the sisters in the pediatric intensive care unit she was going to take them home.
