Amazon rolls out its virtual health clinic across the entire US

Date:
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:49:32 +0000

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Amazon Clinic is now available across the entire US, starting with more than 30 treatable concerns.

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Amazons web-based healthcare service has now rolled out to all US states, as the ecommerce giant looks to conquer even more areas.

With Amazon Clinic , users can remain within the Amazon ecosystem to get access to some basic healthcare, including consultations and treatments for more than 30 common health concerns.

Those looking to benefit from Amazons medical service can get help regarding coronavirus, birth control, migraine, sinus infection, and more. Amazon
Clinic is now widely available

During the early stages of Amazon Clinic, the service has already averaged a satisfaction rating of 96%. Screenshots in the companys blog post also
suggest that customers may be able to review their treatment relating to each individual condition, so future customers can make a judgment about whether
to opt for Amazon as a healthcare service. Read more

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Alongside video consultations nationwide, 34 states also get access to instant-messaging support. Its not actually Amazon that gives patients the medical advice, though: Wheel, SteadyMD, Curai Health, and Hello Alpha all offer their services through Amazon Clinic, and digital patients can select their preferred choice based on pricing.

The company says that message-based consultations typically cost around $35
on average, with video calls costing a touch over double on average, at $75. While Amazon Clinic doesnt accept insurance at this time, customers can at least use FSA or HSA money to foot the bill.

Amazon also adds that medication prescribed by clinicians may be covered by insurance, and those looking for fast and free delivery can use the Amazon Pharmacy service.

Citing a lack of time, tools, or resources for some cases of poor health, Chief Medical Officer and General Manager for Amazon Clinic, Dr. Nworah
Ayogu, said that the wider rollout of Amazon Clinic is hoped to remove barriers.

While Twitter (or should we say X?) has been stealing the headlines lately over Elon Musks ambitions to make the network a catch-all platform, much like Chinas WeChat, Amazon is clearly well on its way to its own, very similar, goal. Check out the best electronic medical record software and best electronic health records software for medical facilities now



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