Forbes February 1, 2024
Amazon has embarked on a mission to help tackle chronic disease. It’s a growing epidemic that is only getting worse, due in large part to a healthcare delivery system that is buckling under the weight of its own failures. As the e-commerce retail giant continues its foray into disrupting a fundamentally broken system, it is conceptualizing new approaches aimed at becoming more patient-centered.
Amazon recently rolled out its Health Condition Programs, the aim of which is to increase consumer use of digital health benefits that help people manage specific chronic health conditions. These benefits are offered through individual and employer-sponsored health plans, but they often go unused. Amazon is partnering with digital healthcare companies, starting with Omada Health, to advance...