Forbes October 25, 2021
Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.

Amazon is increasingly investing in the multi-trillion dollar market that entails healthcare. This is certainly within the scope of the e-commerce company, given its track-record of bringing new and innovative technologies into existing markets. Most prominent with regards to healthcare is Amazon’s efforts with Amazon Care, the company’s initiative in offering telehealth services.

Earlier today, Amazon announced its latest venture: integrating and scaling its famous Alexa systems into senior living communities and large healthcare systems.

The goal, as narrated by the leaders behind this initiative, is straightforward: improve people’s quality of lives. Liron Torres, Head of Alexa Smart Properties explains: “We’re excited to extend the experiences customers already love to senior living communities and healthcare systems, and give providers new...

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