For companies in the health care industry, 2014 was an exceptionally busy year, as companies adapted to new Affordable Care Act regulations and sought new partners in a pharmaceutical and biotech mergers-and-acquisition spree. Some companies in the sector have taken advantage of the changes and ro...
CVS, widely known for its retail healthcare product stores and pharmacies, is one of the largest health insurance companies in the U.S. It is headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, employs about 300,000 people, and operates in the following segments: Health Care Benefits: Offers individual, commercia...
said beth umland, mercer's director of health & benefits research. u.s. consumer prices accelerated 3.7% in the 12 months through august, down from a peak of 9.1% in june last year. however, medical cost increases usually lag general inflation as contracts between insur...
jewelry, housewares, small appliances, electronics, groceries, and pharmaceutical products. Services cover a broad range and include, e.g., tool and equipment rentals, pharmacies, auto care, and cloud computing. Retail sales volume is part of consumer spending,...
GSK Consumer Healthcare (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the launch of new Advil Dual Action, an exclusive formula that combines two of the most powerful pain fighting ingredients: ibuprofen and acetaminophen. In F...
The vegan slice of the pie is small and companies that broaden their target audience will dish up a greater return. Going forward, they’re better off throwing more light on nutrition and less on sustainability. Staying ahead of consumer preferences ...
But there were two non-financial companies bigger than most of India’s banks; Financial software developer and consultant Infosys and personal products company Hindustan Unilever, a subsidiary of British consumer goods giant Unilever. India is also an agricultural powerhouse—the world’s largest produ...
Health insurance companies sell plans to pay for medical care. People can buy plans on their own or through an employer. Technically, the U.S. government provides the most health coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs.
With a workforce of over 141,000, 2021 revenues of over $90bn and divisions spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health, Johnson and Johnson takes first place as the largest pharmaceutical company in the world in 2022. Johnson and Johnson were founded by three brothers in 1886...
Who are the World’s Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies? Some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have played a central role in the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s likely no surprise that the pandemic has also been great for many healthcare businesses. In fact, in 2020 alone, ...