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Latest CVS Health Research Institute study proclaims MTM value to hospitals
WOONSOCKET, R.I. - Hospital readmissions are reduced by as much as 50% thanks to retail pharmacy medication reconciliation programs, according to a new study released Thursday by the CVS Health Research Institute.

The research, published in the July issue of Health Affairs, is the first to evaluate the impact of an insurer-supported medication reconciliation program on clinical outcomes and health care spending.
With Rite Aid deal on track, Walgreens Boots Alliance posts Q3 sales of $29.5 billion, up 2.4%
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday reported an adjusted net earnings increase of 14.7% to $1.3 billion for its third quarter ended May 31. Net sales in the third quarter were $29.5 billion, an increase of 2.4% over the year-ago quarter, or 3.3% on a constant currency basis.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Retail Pharmacy USA division had third quarter total sales of $21.2 billion, an increase of 3.7% over the year-ago quarter. Sales in comparable stores increased 3.9% compared to the same quarter a year ago.

Publix teams up with Instacart on grocery delivery

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix is joining Costco, Whole Foods and other retailers in providing grocery delivery service through a partnership with Instacart.

Publix announced Wednesday that it would begin its Instacart service in select areas of Miami beginning July 12. Instacart is an e-commerce and delivery service that allows customers to place their grocery orders online and have their items delivered right to their doorsteps. Customers can place orders by visiting www.instacart.com/publix.
CVS Pharmacy opens mobile pharmacy unit to serve W.V. flood victims

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Pharmacy announced Wednesday that the company has opened a mobile pharmacy in Elkview, W.V., in response to the flooding that devastated the area in late June.

The mobile pharmacy will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 am. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will be fully staffed to meet the community's pharmacy care needs.
Forbes: Target CIO outlines digital, supply chain innovation
Walmart challenging Amazon with shipping offer

The world's largest retailer is throwing a counterpunch to Amazon's Prime service.
The 10 commandments of effective leadership

Dan Mack, Executive Director, Mack Elevation Forum

There are more than 58,000 books sold on Amazon with the word “leadership” in the title. With so much literature available, why is the concept of leadership so misunderstood?
Who’s your mentor?

Chris Dimos, SVP of corporate strategy and business development at McKesson

It’s not about you anymore. If you’re a great mentor, it’s not about your career development; it’s not about what you get out of the relationship. It’s all about your mentee and their personal development.
Affiliations, partnerships driving patient health

As it continues to evolve, CVS Health’s MinuteClinic is taking the concept of walk-in health care to a new level.
Wellness, preventive care offered at Walmart Care Clinics

While Walmart has more than 100 clinics in its more than 5,000 stores nationwide, company executives said the walk-in health centers offer a cost-effective way for patients to receive acute and chronic medical care. As a result, the company plans to expand its network of clinics over the next few years.