Forbes December 20, 2022
Bruce Japsen

The already hot market of buying physician practices is about to get even hotter should Amazon’s proposed acquisition of One Medical win regulatory approval.

Amazon’s proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical, which was originally expected to close by the end of this month, comes during a period of unprecedented competition for primary care doctor practices with Walgreens opening hundreds of physician-staffed clinics with partner VillageMD while Walmart launches its doctor-staffed clinics under the Walmart Health brand in several new markets. Meanwhile, CVS Health, which has long staffed its more than 1,100 in-store clinics with nurse practitioners is also rolling out more primary care models that include physicians.

With Amazon’s backing, One Medical will have a huge financial war chest...

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