Category: Disruptors

23andMe far from spitting distance to big healthcare aims: WSJ

Despite its ambitions to become a major healthcare player, 23andMe’s valuation is down 98% from its peak and has never turned a profit, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal.

Apple's pay for 8 health tech jobs

Apple continues to aggressively hire for healthcare jobs focused on enhancing the health features of its devices. 

Healthcare in 2024 is 'just kind of nutty,' Amazon's CEO says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said modern healthcare is “just kind of nutty” and future generations will look back on this time wondering what we were thinking, Fortune reported.

Instacart expands services to home care

Instacart is partnering with DispatchHealth, a provider of in-home medical care, to give patients receiving home care access to nutritious foods. 

What Amazon pays for 12 healthcare jobs

Amazon continues its healthcare hiring as it aims to disrupt the industry. Here are 12 healthcare job openings at the Big Tech company in January.

Amazon to blend One Medical, Amazon Pharmacy

Amazon is incorporating its digital pharmacy into One Medical to give patients and providers increased access to medication consultations, Forbes reported.

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.