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Amazon Clinic
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryHealth care
FoundedNovember 15, 2022; 23 months ago (2022-11-15)
Area served
United States
ServicesOnline clinic
ParentAmazon
Websiteclinic.amazon.com

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[2] 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.[2] Amazon Clinic uses third-party vendors and does not currently accept health insurance, instead charging a flat fee.[1][4] Customers will also be able to see their medical cost before any visit.[2] Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Amazon's potential misuse of customer's medical information.[5]

References

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


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