Amazon Clinic

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Amazon Clinic
Company type Subsidiary
Industry Health care
FoundedNovember 15, 2022;2 years ago (2022-11-15)
FateMerged with One Medical
Successor Amazon One Medical
Area served
United States
ServicesOnline clinic
Parent Amazon
Website clinic.amazon.com

Amazon Clinic was an Amazon subsidiary that provided virtual healthcare services, until being merged with the company's in-person healthcare subsidiary One Medical. [1]

History

Launched in November 2022, it is available to persons aged 18 to 64, in all 50 states and Washington, DC. [2] [3] Customers in 34 states [3] can use messaging to consult a medical clinician about 20 common conditions, such as acne, pink eye, migraine, and erectile dysfunction. [4] Once the consultation is complete, patients have the option of filling any prescriptions through Amazon Pharmacy for home delivery. [5]

From August 1 2023, Amazon Clinic will allow video visits nationwide. [3] Amazon Clinic uses third-party vendors and does not currently accept health insurance, instead charging a flat fee. [2] [5] Customers will also be able to see their medical cost before any visit. [3] Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Amazon's potential misuse of customer's medical information. [6]

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References

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