Amazon Launches Virtual Health Clinic Nationwide.
Last November, Amazon Clinic launched in select areas to offer "24/7 access to third-party health care providers" via Amazon's website and app, CNN reports.
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The service provides telehealth access for people seeking treatment for common conditions.
On Aug.
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At Amazon, we want to make it dramatically easier for people to get and stay healthy, and we’re doing that by helping customers get the care and medications they need in the way that is most convenient for them, Dr. Nworah Ayogu, chief medical officer and general manager at Amazon Clinic, via blog post.
Amazon Clinic does not accept insurance at this time, but customers will be able to see what a visit will cost prior to accepting it.
Amazon Clinic does not accept insurance at this time, but customers will be able to see what a visit will cost prior to accepting it.
Additionally, prescribed medications may be covered by insurance, which would reduce costs, CNN reports.
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Amazon has been steadily growing its presence within the health care sector over the years.
In 2020, it launched Amazon Pharmacy.
Earlier this year, it acquired One Medical for $3.9 billion
