Oh - i dont' know the CEO. Just that is always one of FE's top picks. So laughing at the FE pick - another one that floppedWhy you laughing at a black ceo stepping down.
In some ways you could suggest she was setup to fail.
Taking L’s part of the game. And it’s not an L until you sell. Walgreens will be straight long term
That’s exactly how I feel. This is actually crazy. Like, having a salad, some fruits, and walking would literally solve the problem for majority of these people.
Taking L’s part of the game. And it’s not an L until you sell. Walgreens will be straight long term
With that said my money is in CVS
Not worried about Rite Aid scenario? Also that new drug law/shift in California?Taking L’s part of the game. And it’s not an L until you sell. Walgreens will be straight long term
With that said my money is in CVS
CVS has multiple streams of making incomes.
Going long in CVS starting Monday.
Will be building a position. Plan to hold this baby for 10+ years.
CVS is running this healthcare shyt.
They own PBM(CareMark), Health Plan(Aetna) and Retail Pharmacies.
They make money coming and going.
Their PBM is more profitable than their retail stores. Because PBM can write a blank check and @No1 knows the true underlying costs associated with drugs. It's basically a conflict of interest.
And don't get me started on drug pricing. Even your generic $5 drug prescriptions are overpriced. A lot drugs are literally being acquired for pennies.
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3 PBM's control 80% of the market, and look who owns most of it
How CVS evolved from retail pharmacy into health care behemoth
CVS came to dominate the retail pharmacy industry and beyond. Some experts wonder whether retail's reach into health care could go too far.news.yahoo.com
One of the things CVS got right is getting the customer to “buy in”. Those damn coupons KEEP YOU COMING BACK! I thought they were more expensive than everyone else (I’ve realized that’s actually WalgreensCVS has multiple streams of making incomes.
I watch them period over period. I kinda ask myself about the Brick and Mortar liability with the rise of theft....
However their profit margins from their "real business" is
Like always its a long term play.
I'm not trying get rich overnight.
) , but my colleagues told me to pay attention to their coupons and to just save them until I’m ready to purchase a lot.
Great point; I forgot to mention another major selling point of CVS: the Minute Clinic. This gets the patient inside the door, which is big for retail locations, because once you're somewhere you're likely to buy other things while you're there. So the minute clinic may hypothetically refer you to the pharmacy a few steps away, then while you're waiting for your prescription you may do a little shopping for essentials.One of the things CVS got right is getting the customer to “buy in”. Those damn coupons KEEP YOU COMING BACK! I thought they were more expensive than everyone else (I’ve realized that’s actually Walgreens
Those damn coupons are no joke when properly utilized!
It’s a neverending feedback loop. You spend a bunch, get some handy coupons, which makes you want to buy everything at CVS because you’ll get a good deal if you use the coupons you got last time you shopped.
Same thing with that damn Starbucks rewards membership. Spending too much on stupid drinks to earn points you can redeem for one damn drink.
But they congratulate you every time you earn more points 🥹
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They should pay the colon and rectal surgeons more money for dealing with shytGreat point; I forgot to mention another major selling point of CVS: the Minute Clinic.
The concept of the Minute Clinic offers subsidized and convenient healthcare, benefiting the customer.
Within the healthcare sector, there is currently a lot of consolidation and shifting of costs. One major and long-standing dispute centers around labor and pay.
Currently, not many doctors want to be Primary Care Physicians, leading to a shortage. These roles are typically being filled by immigrant/foreign doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
Opinion | Supply Chain Problem for Primary Care
Action is needed to prevent a looming physician shortage
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Plus: A Systematic Review - PMC
Shifting specialist care from the hospital to primary care/community care (also called primary care plus) is proposed as one option to reduce the increasing healthcare costs, improve quality of care and accessibility. The aim of this systematic ...
In essence, the pay scale for a Primary Care Physician or Internal Medicine Doctor ranges from $175,000 to $320,000 on average, while hiring an NP or PA for the same role might cost between $90,000 and $160,000, depending on the market and hours. This has the potential for cost savings.
Primary Care Physician Salary | Salary.com
The average Primary Care Physician salary in the United States is $235,458 as of November 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $204,881 and $263,541.www.salary.comNurse Practitioners
Additionally, American doctors aren't truly incentivized to become PCPs. Many doctors in medical school seek to specialize, and here's why:
Here are the 20 highest paid specialties in 2022 as average physician pay drops 2.4%: Doximity
Physicians are facing the same economic and compensation pressures as the broader workforce with inflation putting a squeeze on doctors' real income. | Average physician pay fell by 2.4% from 2021 to 2022, according to Doximity data. Economic pressures like inflation and Medicare payment cuts...www.fiercehealthcare.com
Great point; I forgot to mention another major selling point of CVS: the Minute Clinic. This gets the patient inside the door, which is big for retail locations, because once you're somewhere you're likely to buy other things while you're there. So the minute clinic may hypothetically refer you to the pharmacy a few steps away, then while you're waiting for your prescription you may do a little shopping for essentials.
The concept of the Minute Clinic offers subsidized and convenient healthcare, benefiting the customer.
Within the healthcare sector, there is currently a lot of consolidation and shifting of costs. One major and long-standing dispute centers around labor and pay.
Currently, not many doctors want to be Primary Care Physicians, leading to a shortage. These roles are typically being filled by immigrant/foreign doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
Opinion | Supply Chain Problem for Primary Care
Action is needed to prevent a looming physician shortage
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Plus: A Systematic Review - PMC
Shifting specialist care from the hospital to primary care/community care (also called primary care plus) is proposed as one option to reduce the increasing healthcare costs, improve quality of care and accessibility. The aim of this systematic ...
In essence, the pay scale for a Primary Care Physician or Internal Medicine Doctor ranges from $175,000 to $320,000 on average, while hiring an NP or PA for the same role might cost between $90,000 and $160,000, depending on the market and hours. This has the potential for cost savings.
Primary Care Physician Salary | Salary.com
The average Primary Care Physician salary in the United States is $235,458 as of November 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $204,881 and $263,541.www.salary.comNurse Practitioners
Additionally, American doctors aren't truly incentivized to become PCPs. Many doctors in medical school seek to specialize, and here's why:
Here are the 20 highest paid specialties in 2022 as average physician pay drops 2.4%: Doximity
Physicians are facing the same economic and compensation pressures as the broader workforce with inflation putting a squeeze on doctors' real income. | Average physician pay fell by 2.4% from 2021 to 2022, according to Doximity data. Economic pressures like inflation and Medicare payment cuts...
I haven't shopped in person for years. Heck, I even get my groceries delivered to my door during work hours.
