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Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Bergen County: Here's How You Can Book Appointments Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Bergen County: Here's How You Can Book Appointments
Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Bergen County: Here's How You Can Book Appointments Amazon One Medical has officially landed in New Jersey, launching its first hybrid primary care office in Edgewater (Bergen County), in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. The Edgewater location at Edgewater Towne Center is the first of three offices Amazon One Medical plans to open in New Jersey this year, with the goal of expanding access to high-quality, convenient healthcare, according to Dr. Evelyn Chu, District Medical Director for Amazon One Medical in New Jersey. “Members have been asking us to open up offices in New Jersey for some time, and we are thrilled to st…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teladoc Expands Early Disease Detection, At-Home Tests For 90M+ Patients With $65M Deal Teladoc Expands Early Disease Detection, At-Home Tests For 90M+ Patients With $65M Deal
Teladoc Expands Early Disease Detection, At-Home Tests For 90M+ Patients With $65M Deal Teladoc Health is expanding its at-home healthcare offerings by purchasing a leading company in virtual preventive care. Teladoc announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 that it will buy Catapult Health for $65 million. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, Teladoc helps more than 93 million people get virtual medical care and connects patients with doctors, nurses, and therapists. Catapult Health's platform called VirtualCheckup will be integrated into Teladoc's existing system, allowing patients to collect blood samples, check blood pressure, and complete other health screenings …

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ's Largest Hospital System Ends In-Network Partnership With Horizon Over Price Disputes NJ's Largest Hospital System Ends In-Network Partnership With Horizon Over Price Disputes
NJ's Largest Hospital System Ends In-Network Partnership With Horizon Over Price Disputes Hackensack Meridian Health announced it is ending its in-network partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective June 1. A spokeswoman for Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest not for profit healthcare organization, said they were unable to reach an agreement despite "lengthy negotiations."  "We have been and remain committed to reaching an agreement but must receive fair care reimbursements from Horizon to continue to invest in the care, medical technology, and locations that the local communities we serve rely on and expect," Jessica Cohen Nussman, public …

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by Sam Barron