Workweek November 17, 2022
Blake Madden

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Through offerings like One Medical (pending) and now Amazon Clinic, launched Nov. 15th, Amazon is focusing most of its healthcare efforts on what it knows best: the consumer. It’s a healthcare play that meshes well with the core strengths of the retail giant.
  • Amazon Clinic is a direct competitor to the Hims & Hers and Ro’s of the world.
  • Though users can choose their own pharmacy, Clinic clearly benefits Amazon Pharmacy and a scaled offering could potentially disrupt retail pharmacy players.
  • Big Tech is getting better at understanding what it can and can’t do well in healthcare.

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Topics: Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Retailer, Technology, Telehealth
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