While individuals in Generation Z — commonly defined as those born between 1997 and 2012 — are often hailed as digital natives, they are leading the charge in the potential abandonment of one of the universal staples in workplace technology: email. 

Unruly behavior among air passengers has sharply increased since 2019, the most recent normal year for flying, with one thing driving the majority of reported incidents.

GoodRx, an online platform that offers coupons for discounts on prescription drugs, is teaming up with DoorDash to offer the food ordering and delivery platform's network of drivers access to its prescription savings program and telehealth services, the companies said July 8. 

Wearable health-tracking devices like Fitbit and Apple Watch may help detect early signs of COVID-19 infections, as well as provide better insights into patients' long-term recovery from the disease, according to a paper published July 7 in JAMA Network Open.  

As they continue their push into healthcare, retail and tech companies have introduced a slew of consumer-centric health products into the market. Below, six hospital executives talks about some of their favorite products and why they might recommend them to patients:

Amazon released its COVID-19 test kit, which costs $40 and is compatible with Prime delivery.

Baptist Health will deploy an interactive mobile wayfinding platform to help patients navigate the Jacksonville, Fla.-based health system, according to a June 2 news release. 

Amazon is rolling out a new feature for its health-tracking device, Halo, that taps into the user's smartphone camera to scan their body movements and recommend exercises to improve mobility and posture, according to a June 3 Verge report. 

To solve business challenges, today's healthcare organizations must leverage the large amounts of clinical and financial data that they amass. The first key to success, however, is developing a sophisticated data strategy.

CommonHealth, a free app providing Android users with mobile access to their health records, said May 19 it has partnered with more than 385 health systems.

Flywire, a payment enablement software company, is offering 8.7 million shares of its common stock in its initial public offering at an estimated price of $22 to $24 per share, according to its May 18 announcement. 

7wireVentures, a digital health venture capital firm led by health tech veterans Glen Tullman and Lee Shapiro, closed their latest connected consumer fund at $150 million, according to a May 18 news release. 

Bose is releasing the first FDA-cleared direct-to-consumer hearing aid that users can adjust on their own using an app.

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed ahead a very big shift that was already trickling into the healthcare industry, which is digital health and virtual engagement.

The Biden administration is partnering with Uber and Lyft to coordinate free rides for people who want to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Consumers increasingly expect to have user-friendly digital interactions with their healthcare providers, so it’s imperative to ensure your organization’s digital front door is strong and engaging. Otherwise, your organization may not be meeting consumers’ needs.

Below is a list of 12 healthcare consumerism partnerships, acquisitions and initiatives announced in 2021.

Flywire, a payment enablement software company, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. 

People can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Walgreens and schedule a ride to it all within Uber's app, thanks to a new feature in the app, the companies announced April 28.

Amazon augmented Alexa's knowledge of COVID-19 so the device can now connect users to nearby COVID-19 vaccine appointments, the tech giant said April 20.