Becker's Healthcare June 26, 2023
Amazon has delayed the rollout of its virtual care service after lawmakers expressed concerns about its privacy practices, Politico reported.
Amazon Clinic plans to hold off on a major promotional campaign until July 19, pushing it back by three weeks, according to an email from a person with direct knowledge of the situation viewed by the news outlet. In the email, the company cited Politico’s reporting on a letter it received from U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) saying they were concerned the tech giant may be “harvesting” health data from patients.
The company had intended to launch the service nationwide June 27, according to the...
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