Health care in the United States

The Ensign Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results; Issues 2023 Guidance

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Ensign also reported adjusted earnings per share2 of $1.10 for the quarter and $4.14 for the year.

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  • Ensign also reported adjusted earnings per share2 of $1.10 for the quarter and $4.14 for the year.
  • Same store and transitioning occupancy increased by 2.9% and 4.3%, respectively, over the prior year quarter and increased by 1.0% and 0.8%, respectively, sequentially over the third quarter.
  • GAAP net income was $60.5 million and adjusted net income(1) was $62.7 million for the quarter, an increase of 24.1% and 14.1%, respectively, over the prior year quarter.
  • A live webcast will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time (1:00 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss Ensign’s fourth quarter of 2022 financial results.

American Healthcare REIT Appoints Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointments of Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the company's board of directors, effective January 10, 2023.
  • O'Quinn and Richardson bring extensive experience in their respective fields of healthcare and commercial real estate that will complement the experience of the company's existing board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Marvin O'Quinn and Valerie Richardson to the American Healthcare REIT board," said Danny Prosky, president, chief executive officer and director.
  • "Our board selected Marvin and Valerie to serve as directors based on their proven track records in the healthcare and real estate industries, respectively.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended November 30, 2022.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended November 30, 2022.
  • Net loss in the first quarter was $3.7 billion compared to net income of $3.6 billion in the year-ago quarter.
  • Loss per share in the first quarter was $4.31, compared to earnings per share of $4.13 in the year-ago quarter.
  • Boots UK comparable retail sales increased 8.7 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, growing market share for the 7th consecutive quarter.

Macquarie Capital appoints Eric Jacobs and Vince Lambert Co-Heads of US Healthcare, expanding coverage of the sector

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced the hiring of Eric Jacobs and Vince Lambert as Managing Directors and Co-Heads of US Healthcare.

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  • Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced the hiring of Eric Jacobs and Vince Lambert as Managing Directors and Co-Heads of US Healthcare.
  • Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Lambert will advise clients across the healthcare industry, with a focus on healthcare services, enhancing Macquarie Capital’s expertise in the sector.
  • Mr. Jacobs was most recently Managing Director and Head of Healthcare for the Americas at Nomura.
  • Senior Vice President Bhavesh Tulsiani, who currently leads healthcare IT coverage, will report to Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Lambert.

Walgreens Now Offering Flu and COVID-19 Testing in a Single Visit at Over 5,000 Locations

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005058/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005058/en/
    Walgreens now offers flu and COVID-19 testing in a single visit at over 5,000 locations.
  • Individuals can receive COVID-19 and flu testing in a single visit at select Walgreens pharmacies.
  • Individuals can visit Walgreens.com/CovidTesting or schedule via the Walgreens app where COVID-19 and flu testing locations can be chosen from the list of stores with availability of these services.
  • *Must be symptomatic and have flu testing done with COVID-19 testing in order to be eligible.

Walgreens Delivers Customers the Gift of Last-Minute Convenience this Holiday

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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24-hour Same Day Delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

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  • 24-hour Same Day Delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
  • Prescriptions are not eligible for 1-hour Delivery but may be eligible for delivery through Walgreens Express.
  • Free prescription delivery is available from a select number of Walgreens locations for a limited time.
  • Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day.

Teleperformance Scores Highest Rating as a Leader in Everest Group’s Healthcare CX Management Assessment in North America in 2022

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and related digital services, reached the summit with the highest rating as a Leader in Everest Groups Healthcare Customer Experience Management (CXM) Service Provider in North America PEAK Matrix Assessment for 2022.

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  • Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and related digital services, reached the summit with the highest rating as a Leader in Everest Groups Healthcare Customer Experience Management (CXM) Service Provider in North America PEAK Matrix Assessment for 2022.
  • The company ranks as a front-runner to support Healthcare Industry clients in end-to-end operations across the CXM provider spectrum.
  • Teleperformance has emerged as a Leader in Everest Group's Healthcare Customer Experience Management (CXM) in North America PEAK Matrix Assessment in 2022.
  • We are pleased to receive this newly published, independent competitive assessment from Everest Group regarding our North American Healthcare industry position.

Edifecs Introduces Episodes of Care with Precision Risk Intelligence Capabilities

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Edifecs, Inc. , a global health information technology solutions company, today announced the launch of its episodes of care with precision risk intelligence capabilities, the latest within Edifecs value-based care solutions.

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  • Edifecs, Inc. , a global health information technology solutions company, today announced the launch of its episodes of care with precision risk intelligence capabilities, the latest within Edifecs value-based care solutions.
  • Todays health plan organizations have difficulty designing effective episodes of care models that manage risk and variation and can fairly compensate providers caring for complex cases.
  • Built on their proven interoperability and compliance platform and powered through Edifecs Value-based Payment solution, the new embedded precision risk engine gives member-level risk adjustment intelligence for more accurate episodes of care payments.
  • The episodes of care and precision risk intelligence capabilities are available in the U.S. today as part of Edifecs value-based payment platform.

Walgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash and Uber

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Today, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced free delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy, directly to the doorsteps of those who need it.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced free delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy, directly to the doorsteps of those who need it.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005960/en/
    Walgreens today announced the availability of free prescription same day delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 antiviral therapy, offered directly to patients doorsteps.
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    With more than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering same day delivery services, available to anyone who lives within 15 miles of participating Walgreens locations, the majority of Americans have access to this program, about 92% of the population.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health disparities and emphasized the need to address long-standing barriers, including access to treatments, said Anita Patel, PharmD, vice president, pharmacy services development, Walgreens.

Walgreens Invites Diverse, Local and Regional Vendors Nationwide to Participate in a Localization Summit

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Walgreens announced today that it will hold its annual Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain.

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  • Walgreens announced today that it will hold its annual Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain.
  • The virtual event, hosted by RangeMe and ECRM, provides local suppliers the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens Merchandising team, share their products and receive feedback with the ultimate goal of being stocked on Walgreens shelves in their local areas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005190/en/
    Walgreens is searching for community-relevant vendors nationwide.
  • When our shelves reflect the communities we serve, we can better live out our purpose of more joyful lives through better health.