Becker's Healthcare October 2, 2023
When considering healthcare disruptors, companies such as Walmart and CVS come to mind. However, there are other household names trying to enter the healthcare sector.
Here is how five big-name companies are foraying into healthcare:
1. Amazon. Though the retail giant has made previous attempts to add healthcare services to its repertoire, past iterations have not proved profitable. It shuttered Halo, its health and fitness device line, on July 31, as well as its virtual care offering, Amazon Care, on Dec. 31.
However, with the company’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical in February, Amazon offered discounted One Medical memberships for its annual Prime Day sales event, lowering the yearly price tag from $199 to $144 for 24/7 access...
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