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Introducing MedM Health Cloud, a new Balance Rewards Integration

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 16:47 - Drew Schweinfurth

Walgreens is happy to announce that MedM Health Cloud has now integrated the Balance Rewards API! You can connect to our Balance Rewards API via their website: https://health.medm.com/en/help/walgreens
 
MedM has built a healthy activity cloud platform, allowing users to track everything from step tracking to blood glucose / pressure monitoring! Walgreens is happy to bring in an integration that stores healthy activities from over 200 connected devices. You can even download their MedM Health App from Android, iOS, Windows, or even Blackberry and start tracking healthy activities today!
 
“We see Walgreens is making a revolution in Remote Monitoring by solving a key problem - patients tend to give up any kind of monitoring after a while rendering all tools and technologies useless,” said Michael Pliskin, CTO, MedM. "By actually rewarding Balance Rewards points directly to patients for tracking their health condition, Walgreens changes the industry landscape completely and we at MedM are happy to be part of it and bring our technology and 200+ medical device portfolio into the program."
 
You can get started using the MedM Health Cloud today directly on the cloud portal: https://health.medm.com/en/help/walgreens




Introducing myEmerg, a vast integration with Walgreens APIs

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 12:48 - Drew Schweinfurth

 

Walgreens is happy to announce that the latest version of the myEmerg iOS app (v1.1.4) has integrated both the Store Locator and Balance Rewards APIs!
 
It is always exciting to see a partner app integrate two API’s in a seamless manner and we are very happy with the customer experience that myEmerg delivers. The application has all sorts of neat features that make it fun to chat with your trusted health network so that you can get answers to health questions that matter to you!
 
The app includes features such as:
  • Find the closest pharmacies, hospitals, urgent cares, vaccination places, gyms, spas, beauty salons, based on your location.
  • Syncs with multiple data providers to get your personal health information in one, easy to read dashboard.
  • Also, a unique feature allowing users to reach emergency services anywhere in the world!
  • Finally, and of course our favorite feature :), is by importing your healthy activities you can start earning Walgreens Balance Rewards points and much more. 
 
You can also learn more about their application at myemerg.com




Introducing Roche, a new Balance Rewards API Integration

Tue, 03/15/2016 - 12:34 - Drew Schweinfurth

 

Walgreens is very excited to announce that a long time partner, Roche has added their myriad of devices into our Balance Rewards API ecosystem. 
 
With Roche’s Accu-Chek Connect application customers can connect compatible devices with their Walgreens Balance Rewards account and start earning points today! Access the full list of compatible devices on Roche’s website: https://www.accu-chek.com/microsites/connect/index.html
 
Roche has sold their devices through our stores for years and we think this integration builds on an amazing partnership. Their portal gives access to Accu-Chek Blood Glucose device readings which can be redeemed for Balance Rewards points via our Balance Rewards API.
 
"We are excited to announce the integration of Accu-Chek Connect System with the Walgreens Balance Rewards API," said Kimberly Ward, Group Marketing Manager, Regional Portfolio Development, Roche Diabetes Care.  "People with diabetes want to stay on top of their disease. The Accu-Chek Connect meter and app help them understand how choices they make day to day can impact their test results. By linking this innovative solution with the Walgreens interface, Accu-Chek Connect users can actually be rewarded for something they do every day through their usual testing routine."
 
Checkout their amazing integration today! Get info directly from their website: https://www.accu-chek.com/microsites/connect/index.html




Introducing Charity Miles: A Giving Balance Rewards API Integration

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 11:30 - Drew Schweinfurth

Walgreens is happy to announce the newest Balance Rewards API integration, Charity Miles, which can be found on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
 
Charity Miles is a free iPhone/Android app that enables you to earn money for charities when you walk, run or bike. Just choose a charity and get moving. As you walk, run or bike, you earn money for the charity, courtesy of corporate sponsors. Thanks to Walgreens, you can also earn Balance Rewards points by connecting your Charity Miles and Walgreens accounts!
 
"We're thrilled to partner with Walgreens." says Charity Miles Founder, Gene Gurkoff. "Together we can help grow a movement in which millions of people walk with a cause in their heart , for a healthy, happy world, every day."
 
Don’t miss out today, start giving back to some really amazing charities! Download Charity Miles on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.  




The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® App is now integrated with Balance Rewards

Fri, 06/26/2015 - 12:16 - Drew Schweinfurth

 

Walgreens is proud to announce our newest Balance Rewards API integration with The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® App, which can be found on the Apple App Store

Using the app, users are incentivized to stay healthy by taking only 7 minutes of their day to push through a workout that fits their lifestyle.  Connecting with Walgreens' newest Balance Rewards API activity, General Exercise, users get rewarded 20 Balance Rewards points for doing a single workout every day!
 
“Approximately 80 percent of adult Americans don’t get the recommended amount of exercise, and lack of time and energy are among the top reasons cited for not exercising,” said Len Greer, President of Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, Inc. “The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® app was designed to address these barriers. Both Walgreens and Johnson & Johnson are committed to helping consumers live healthier and more vibrant lives by providing simple, effective and engaging solutions that are personalized to meet each individual’s unique needs.”
 
Start your summer off with a healthy exercise, by downloading The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® App and trying out you first 7 minute exercise! You can download the free app built for the iPhone and iPad directly from the Apple App Store.