Amazon is incorporating its digital pharmacy into One Medical to give patients and providers increased access to medication consultations, Forbes reported.
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Amazon's vision for a 'frictionless' future in healthcare
In 2024, Amazon will be zeroing in on making healthcare easier for consumers as well as upping its partnerships with health systems through One Medical, its virtual and in-person primary care company.
Optum in the headlines: 6 updates
From launching a new weight management and wellness support program to the proposed acquisition of Corvallis Clinic, here are six updates on Optum Becker’s has reported since Dec. 12:
Samsung deepens healthcare wearables push
Samsung confirmed it will release a new smart ring, dubbed the ‘Galaxy Ring’, which has been described as ‘powerful and accessible’ for users who wish to monitor health data.
Amazon upskills employees to work in healthcare
Amazon is upskilling its employees so they can work in its healthcare businesses.
General Catalyst to purchase Ohio health system
Venture capital firm General Catalyst plans to acquire Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health and transform the health system into a for-profit entity.
Rad AI inks partnership with Google
Rad AI, a radiology reporting start-up focused on AI, announced a partnership with Google that aims to reduce radiologist burnout and improve patient care.
Apple to pull blood-oxygen sensor from watch
Apple is removing a blood-oxygen sensor from some of its watches, dealing a potential blow to its healthcare ambitions, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Microsoft seeking chief medical officer
Microsoft recently posted five job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Jan. 16:
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