Amazon’s Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked

WIRED December 1, 2022
Grace Browne

Using the tech giant’s new telehealth service will mean trusting it with your private data.

AMAZON IS MAKING another push to get into health care. Yes, again.

This time, it’s aiming for low-hanging fruit: telehealth, which exploded in popularity during the pandemic. On November 15, Amazon announced the launch of its own telehealth platform, called Amazon Clinic. The service, to roll out in 32 US states, will connect users to health providers to help treat over 20 common conditions, including allergies, acne, and dandruff.

The concept is simple: The patient will select their condition, fill out a questionnaire, and Amazon will connect them with a doctor to get a treatment plan. The scheme does not accept insurance; the cost of...

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