MobiHealth News March 24, 2023
Christopher Lis, managing director of global healthcare intelligence at J.D. Power, discusses the recent primary care deals by Amazon and CVS Health.
Last month, two large retail and pharmacy companies made big moves in healthcare delivery: Amazon completed its purchase of One Medical, and CVS Health announced plans to buy Oak Street Health.
The deals aren’t unexpected, said Christopher Lis, managing director of global healthcare intelligence at J.D. Power. More than 31 million people are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, key demographics for the primary care providers. Meanwhile, bringing care closer to or into the home could create cost efficiencies and improve care.
Lis sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the recent M&A moves and what plans retailers...