5 Amazon moves affecting the healthcare space

From prescription drone delivery to primary care memberships, here are five Amazon moves that physicians should know and Becker’s has covered since Oct. 18:

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  1. Amazon is offering Prime members a discounted membership to One Medical, Amazon’s membership-based primary care provider.
  2. Amazon Clinic, the tech giant’s virtual care platform, said it shows patients pricing up front so they are not caught off guard later.
  3. Houston Methodist went live with a pilot that connects Amazon’s Echo Dot with its Epic EHR system. 
  4. After acquiring Iora Health in 2021, Amazon’s One Medical introduced a rebranding initiative for the older adult care clinics.
  5. Amazon’s pharmacy customers in College Station, Texas, can now receive their prescriptions via drone delivery in under an hour.
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