Healthline July 28, 2022
Written by Victoria Stokes on July 28, 2022 — Fact checked by Dana K. Cassell

  • Amazon has announced it will acquire subscription-based healthcare provider One Medical
  • Under the new merger, the company plans to improve how people book appointments and the experience of being seen by a physician.
  • The acquisition has raised questions about medication costs, as well as concerns about data privacy.

Amazon is a name you probably most associate with e-commerce. Now, the retail giant is deepening its presence in healthcare.

On July 21st, Amazon announced plans to acquire One Medical, a telehealth and primary care service, in an all-cash deal worth $3.9 billion. The deal is currently pending regulatory approval.

The One Medical platform is provided on a membership basis and gives patients 24/7 virtual care access via a...

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Topics: Digital Health, Health IT, Healthcare System, Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Patient / Consumer, Primary care, Privacy / Security, Provider, Retailer, Telehealth, Trends
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