MedPage Today August 24, 2022
Carolyn Bradner Jasik, MD, and Aaron Neinstein, MD

— While many have voiced valid concerns, the acquisition brings much needed progress

Amazon recently sent shock waves through healthcare when they announced their $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical. This follows its 2018 acquisition of PillPack and 2019 Amazon Care launch. With $29 billion of venture investment into digital health in 2021, this may seem like just another headline — but we feel this one is different.

In placing their bet on a primary care network that delivers a hybrid of in-person and virtual care, Amazon chose a path that positions it to be a front-runner in primary care innovation.

A Changing Primary Care Landscape

Primary care offices are drowning in high patient volumes, low reimbursement, and slow adoption...

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