Privacy concerns arise as Amazon Clinic’s policy requires patients to grant complete access to their health information, sparking criticism from advocates.
Worries emerge over potential data sharing with third-party companies and targeted advertising.
Amazon Clinic Uses a Hybrid Primary Care Company
In 2022, Amazon made waves with its $3.9 billion acquisition of hybrid primary care provider One Medical, which offers both in-person and virtual care, for its new telehealth service. One Medical operates in 25 cities, collaborating with local hospitals and health systems to deliver specialized care, according to its website.
For an annual fee of $199, subscribers can access a telehealth platform featuring convenient virtual care, online appointment scheduling, and prescription renewals with insurance-covered service charges….