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Amazon launches virtual health care clinic in U.S.

Amazon launches virtual health care clinic in U.S.

SEATTLE — Amazon on Tuesday launched Amazon clinic, a virtual platform where users can connect with healthcare providers to help treat common ailments like allergies and skin conditions. Dr. Nworah Ayogu, chief medical officer and general manager, Amazon Clinic said in blog posts that its new service would operate in 32 states, where customers who seek

Amazon posts profit in fiscal third quarter

Amazon posts profit in fiscal third quarter

SEATTLE — Amazon reported that its net sales increased 15% to $127.1 billion in the third quarter, compared with $110.8 billion in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding the $5.0 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased by 19% compared with last year’s third quarter. Net

Amazon’s One Medical purchase threatens pharmacies

Amazon’s One Medical purchase threatens pharmacies

Since Amazon Pharmacy launched in November 2020, the prescription drug home-delivery service has led with a primarily online offering. Its value propositions — technology-based customer support, transparent pricing, fast shipping and an app-based interface — are compelling, but without connections to the broader health care ecosystem, organic growth has been challenging. That’s about to change.

Amazon to acquire One Medical

Amazon to acquire One Medical

SEATTLE — Amazon and One Medical have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire One Medical. One Medical is a human-centered, technology-powered national primary care organization on a mission to make quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable through a seamless combination of in-person, digital, and virtual care services that are

Amazon rolls out Buy with Prime

Amazon rolls out Buy with Prime

SEATTLE — Amazon announced Thursday Buy with Prime—a new benefit for Prime members that will extend the convenience of Prime shopping to online stores beyond Amazon.com. Buy with Prime will initially be available by invitation only for merchants using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and will roll out through 2022 as merchants are invited to participate, including those

Amazon brings Alexa to seniors, health care systems

Amazon brings Alexa to seniors, health care systems

SEATTLE — Amazon rolled out on Monday two new solutions as part of Alexa Smart Properties that will enable senior living and health care providers to integrate Alexa into their properties and empower residents and patients to stay connected, informed and entertained, just by asking Alexa. Designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities

Amazon hiring for 150,000 seasonal jobs

Amazon hiring for 150,000 seasonal jobs

SEATTLE — Amazon said Monday that it was hiring people of all backgrounds and skill levels to fill 150,000 seasonal jobs across the U.S. The company said these are in addition to previously announced plans to hire over 40,000 new corporate and tech jobs and 125,000 full and part-time fulfillment and transportation jobs. “We are

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