Success in one area doesn’t necessarily translate into success within another. Even basketball legend Michael Jordan put up average-at-best numbers when he gave baseball a shot – and that was in the minor leagues. The Chicago Bulls superstar never made it to the major leagues. ...
Amazon has introduced a program designed to help consumers access digital health benefits. These are benefits offered by insurance plans and employers to help patients improve their health and lower medical costs, but as the company said in its Monday (Jan. 8) announcement, awareness and participation are...
The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with telehealth services gaining popularity among consumers of all ages. Even baby boomers, often stereotyped as resistant to technology, are embracing the trend, according to findings from a PYMNTS Intelligence research study. In fact, contrary to stereotypes, the...
Amazon says it will begin offering Prime members healthcare services from One Medical. The $99-per-year — or $9 per month — program, announced Wednesday (Nov. 8), gives Prime members access to things like virtual and primary care services through One Medical, an Amazon-owned company. “When it is easier for...
January 09, 2024
Success in one area doesn’t necessarily translate into success within another. Even basketball legend Michael Jordan put up average-at-best numbers when he gave baseball a shot – and that was in the minor leagues. The Chicago Bulls superstar never made it to the major leagues. Still, that hasn’t stopped eCommerce and tech giant Amazon from […]
February 06, 2024
Amazon will reportedly cut jobs across its healthcare units One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy. The company will cut “a few hundred” jobs in these businesses, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 6), citing a letter to employees from Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services. The number of positions to be cut could range from roughly 115 to as many as 400, […]
November 08, 2023
Amazon says it will begin offering Prime members healthcare services from One Medical. The $99-per-year — or $9 per month — program, announced Wednesday (Nov. 8), gives Prime members access to things like virtual...
September 18, 2023
Amazon is reportedly considering introducing two new subscription programs: one in grocery and one in healthcare. These would be stand-alone memberships for these offerings, Seeking Alpha reported Monday (Sept. 18), citing a...
August 31, 2023
Amazon-owned One Medical, a national hybrid in-office and virtual primary care organization, will be undergoing a leadership transition as CEO Amir Dan Rubin departs the company later this year. Rubin’s departure was announced...
