FMI – The Food Industry Association is reminding Congress that pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, not just transparency, is the only way to preserve the viability of supermarket pharmacies and patient access to them in communities across the country. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher issued the following statement: “FMI and our members operate […]
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets, Evermore Partner On Benefit Card Integration
Vallarta Supermarkets has partnered with health benefits technology provider evermore to expand access to culturally relevant products for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial program members at the grocer’s locations across California. The integration marks the first time Vallarta, one of California’s largest Latino-owned grocery chains, has joined a health benefit card platform. Its inclusion in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National, News
Instacart Partners With WellTheory To Boost Autoimmune Care
WellTheory, a virtual care platform, has begun a partnership with Instacart to address a gap in autoimmune care – access to nutritious anti-inflammatory foods. The collaboration integrates Instacart Health Fresh Funds into WellTheory’s care model to let members buy recommended foods and improve health outcomes. Autoimmune patients face barriers to accessing the correct foods – […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, News, West
HGG, Soda Health Empower Healthier Choices Through Benefit Integration
Heritage Grocers Group has begun a new partnership with Soda Health, allowing members to use their health benefits across Heritage’s portfolio of stores – Cardenas Markets, Los Altos Ranch Market, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market. Through the partnership, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries can use their health-related allowances to buy food and over-the-counter products, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Hy-Vee Hosting 2026 Nourishing Change Conference
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Hy-Vee will host the second annual Nourishing Change Conference June 2-4 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the Nourishing Change Conference will bring together leaders from public and private sectors who are committed to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Expands OTC Benefit Card Acceptance
Wakefern Food Corp.’s supermarket banners – ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market – now accept InComm Healthcare, NationsBenefits and S3 Health Benefit OTC (Over-the-Counter) cards. OTC benefit cards are prepaid and often provided as a supplemental benefit by Medicare Advantage plans and other insurers to help offset […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Pharmacists Offer Key Vaccines To Midwest Communities
Meijer Pharmacy is offering a series of essential vaccines, headlined by an intensified focus on the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. Despite being one of the Midwest’s most popular seasons, autumn brings a spike in respiratory illnesses. Meijer pharmacists are available to help customers navigate their vaccine needs with personalized consultations and advice. Scheduled and walk-in […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Health & Wellness, News, West
Market Of Choice Launches MoC Apothecary Supplement Line
Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is expanding its private label offerings with the launch of a new supplement collection developed in partnership with Highland Laboratories, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Mount Angel, Oregon. Market of Choice’s private label line, called MoC Apothecary, features products that span three categories: Single ingredient – […]