Amidst Layoffs, Amazon is Now a Virtual Healthcare Provider!

Amazon has launched a new healthcare application amidst the ongoing layoffs chaos

Amazon launches Amazon Clinic; customers will be able to obtain medication and receive online assistance for "more than 20 health issues." According to a press release from Amazon, these ailments include allergies, acne, and hair loss. The service is initially accessible in 32 U.S. states and will be global later.

Amazon Clinic, Amazon is a virtual healthcare provider now, first came to consumers' attention approximately a week ago when they discovered a YouTube video. The video was swiftly taken down as media outlets began to take notice and started reporting. It is now formally launched at a crucial time during the tech layoffs. The announcement was released a few hours after the New York Times reported that Amazon had laid off about 10,000 workers. Employees in Amazon's retail division, human resources, and the team working on Alexa and Amazon's products are allegedly going to be affected by the Amazon layoffs.

With Amazon Clinic, the company is making another attempt at the healthcare market and positioning itself as a player in what has been a persistent issue in the United States: how to connect those who require medical attention for conditions that are more complex than a trip to the pharmacy but may not warrant pricey and time-consuming trips to the doctor.

The service will fit into Amazon's larger healthcare market goals, which is the greater picture for Amazon Clinic. The business currently operates an online pharmacy called Amazon Pharmacy, which fulfills subscription orders and allows customers to purchase more over-the-counter medications using prime subscriptions that deliver the products within two days.

Amazon also thinks that by offering consumers health consultations for less serious conditions, their new telehealth service fills a market niche. Some circumstances call for more immediate medical attention, which may be covered by One Medical or another health insurance plan; other circumstances may be resolved by a quick trip to the drugstore.