Becker's Healthcare November 11, 2019
Mackenzie Garrity

Amazon released its virtual care app Amazon Care back in September to give Seattle-based employees access to convenient care. Since its launch, Amazon has branded the app as a “first stop for healthcare,” with employees using the app to receive services for minor colds, infections and more, reports CNBC.

While an Amazon spokesperson declined to comment to CNBC with further details about the Amazon Care app, an insider did show a glimpse into what it is like to use the app.

Here are six takeaways:

1. To use Amazon Care, users must have an Amazon corporate alias and work in the Seattle area. Amazon may begin to roll out the virtual care services to employees at its fulfillment centers in...

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