Disruptors

Walgreens wants to become more of a healthcare company, CEO Tim Wentworth told CNBC during an interview with Jim Cramer.

An expanded Privileged Health Software Development Kit for the Galaxy Watch has increased its ability to monitor vital signs and lends itself to more reliable remote patient monitoring, according to a Samsung press release.

GE HealthCare will now use MIM Software technologies to further their innovation and AI-oriented patient-care mission. 

Amazon Health is partnering with Omada, a virtual-first healthcare provider focused on treating and preventing chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension.

A year after Walgreens-owned VillageMD acquired Summit Health for $8.9 billion, healthcare leaders and analysts told Becker's the deal presents both partnership and competitive opportunities for health systems.

Best Buy Health has named Benjamin Zaniello, MD, as its new chief medical officer. 

In 2023, venture capital firm General Catalyst rapidly expanded its healthcare presence by announcing that it was looking to own and operate a health system.

Microsoft recently posted seven job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Dec. 29:

Walgreens Boots Alliance has experienced high turnover in the technology division, and now wants to build up its IT infrastructure, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Best Buy Health became a major player in healthcare over the last 12 months by partnering with some of the largest health systems in the U.S. to support in-home services, virtual care, supply chain management and more.