Amazon Clinic

Last updated
Amazon Clinic
Type Subsidiary
Industry Health care
FoundedNovember 15, 2022;8 months ago (2022-11-15)
Area served
United States
ServicesOnline clinic
Parent Amazon
Website clinic.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]

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References

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