Here are eight Amazon updates to know that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 15:
- One professor said Amazon's new ownership of a clinic that serves Hanover, N.H.-based Dartmouth College employees and their families could be the right model to "rethink" primary care.
- The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging that the online commerce giant engages in unfair monopolistic practices.
- Amazon made a big bet on generative artificial intelligence — and its use in healthcare — with a $4 billion investment in AI company Anthropic.
- Amazon is considering whether or not to tie the primary care services of acquired One Medical to its Prime membership program.
- Amazon has appointed a board member with expertise in healthcare as it continues its push into the industry by adding Brad Smith, who has served as a director for Humana since 2022.
- AI-powered virtual primary care company Curai Health has been added to Amazon Clinic's virtual healthcare marketplace, allowing patients to go through a message-based platform to reach clinicians.
- Amazon's most recent healthcare initiative focused on price transparency and tiered pricing for healthcare services based on convenience and quality.
- Amazon Pharmacy is offering automatic coupons on more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands.