Amazon Clinic Explained

Amazon Clinic
Type:Subsidiary
Area Served:United States
Industry:Health care
Services:Online clinic
Parent:Amazon

Amazon Clinic is an Amazon subsidiary that provides virtual healthcare services, not to be confused with the company's in-person healthcare subsidiary One Medical.

History

Launched in November 2022, it is available to persons aged 18 to 64, in all 50 states and Washington, DC.[1] [2] Customers in 34 states can use messaging to consult a medical clinician about 20 common conditions, such as acne, pink eye, migraine, and erectile dysfunction.[3] Once the consultation is complete, patients have the option of filling any prescriptions through Amazon Pharmacy for home delivery.[4]

From August 1 2023, Amazon Clinic will allow video visits nationwide. Amazon Clinic uses third-party vendors and does not currently accept health insurance, instead charging a flat fee. Customers will also be able to see their medical cost before any visit. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Amazon's potential misuse of customer's medical information.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Schlosser . Kurt . 15 November 2022 . Amazon launching 'Amazon Clinic,' a virtual health service intended to treat a variety of conditions . GeekWire . 31 March 2022 .
  2. Web site: Thorbecke . Catherine . 2023-08-01 . Amazon Clinic rolls out nationwide as e-commerce giant expands its health care footprint CNN Business . 2023-08-02 . CNN . en.
  3. News: Schubert . Charlotte . 28 November 2022 . Testing Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's latest foray into healthcare . GeekWire . 31 March 2022 .
  4. News: Niedt . Bob . 5 December 2022 . Amazon Health Care Has a New Virtual Clinic: Amazon Clinic . Kiplinger . 31 March 2022 .
  5. Browne . Grace . 1 December 2022 . Amazon's Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked . Wired . 31 March 2022 .