Becker's Healthcare July 26, 2022
Amazon furthered its reach into healthcare last week by announcing plans to acquire One Medical for $3.9 billion.
The deal will add significant services and data to Amazon’s network and kick its direct-to-employer medical services offerings into high gear. Amazon is also becoming bigger competition for Optum, which also focuses on primary care with a digital and in-person platform.
Here are notes on both companies.
Amazon
Ahead of its acquisition, Amazon Care offered services nationwide and planned to expand in-person care to 20 additional cities this year, including San Francisco, Chicago, Miami and New York City. Employers including TrueBlue and Whole Foods use Amazon Care’s platform for employees. With the addition of One Medical, services will reach even more people.
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