Building on its goal to grow its health care business, Amazon will acquire One Medical, the company announced Thursday in a press release. One Medical is a primary care organization with over 150 medical offices that operate in more than one dozen cities around the US. The deal serves to expand Amazon’s in-person and virtual health care services. The all-cash acquisition is valued at approximately $3.9 billion and is subject to regulatory approval. If approved, patients can access services at a One Medical office or online.
“We love inventing to make what should be easy easier and we want to be one of the companies that helps dramatically improve the healthcare experience over the next several years,” senior vice president of Amazon Health Services Neil Lindsay said in a statement. One Medical is a subscription-based health service that provides access to physicians and 24/7 virtual care for patients. The organization offers direct care to customers and also partners with employers to deliver workplace benefits.
The retail giant’s latest ventures signify how it’s doubling down in the health care market. In February, Amazon announced that its in-person medical care services would expand nationwide under its Amazon Care brand. Services are already available in Seattle, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Arlington, Virginia, with plans to open shop this year in New York, San Francisco and other major cities. Currently, patients can receive in-home visits for flu and COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, preventive care, prescriptions and treatment for a range of conditions. You can also connect online with a doctor or other medical professional for virtual visits.
After launching Amazon Care in 2019, the company followed up in 2020 by launching its own online pharmacy. Amazon Pharmacy fulfills prescriptions for those with or without insurance, and delivers them to customers’ homes. Prime members receive special savings and free two-day shipping.
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