Category: Disruptors

When Walmart founder Sam Walton declared the retailer’s healthcare ambitions in 1991, he had harsh words for hospitals.

Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said the U.S. healthcare experience should be easy, but it isn’t, which is what inspired the company to offer more affordable and convenient options for consumers. 

Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.

In recent weeks, retail giant Walmart has expanded its in-house healthcare options for its massive workforce and made moves to create a lasting brick-and-mortar healthcare presence.

Microsoft recently posted three job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Nov. 3:

Hospitals are partnering with retail and tech disruptors such as Walmart, Walgreens, Instacart, CVS Health and One Medical to expand access to care at retail locations.

Tech giant Apple had aspirations to get into health clinics, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1. 

Apple’s attempt to integrate health monitoring and disease prevention into its top-selling products is how the tech giant aims to strategically position itself in the healthcare industry, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Neal Sample as its new CIO and executive vice president. 

GE HealthCare reported revenues of $4.8 billion, 5% year-over-year growth, for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.