Articles about Amazon health

Amazon’s health venture with Berkshire and JPMorgan is the ‘epitome of entrepreneurial spirit,’ says Accolade’s Raj Singh

Healthcare in the United States has more than a few problems. Costs are skyrocketing, chronic conditions are becoming more common… Read More

Former Comcast, Accolade executive Jack Stoddard reportedly the COO of Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire health venture

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s health venture now has a chief operating officer. According to a report by CNBC,… Read More

Tech Moves: New Engen adds Amazon vet as CTO; Amazon hires high-profile cardiologist; and more

Digital marketing startup New Engen, which launched from stealth mode in June, has hired its first chief technology officer, GeekWire has… Read More

How Amazon’s internal healthcare clinics could save money and make its employees healthier

Amazon has disrupted everything from bookstores to internet infrastructure — and made a lot of money along the way. But… Read More

Report: Amazon plans internal healthcare clinics for employees at Seattle headquarters

Amazon is planning to open primary care clinics for employees at its Seattle headquarters, according to a report Thursday by CNBC.… Read More

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Can Amazon fix healthcare? Experts offer a dose of reality on the tech giant’s health partnership

The United States has a healthcare problem. The country spends more per capita on healthcare than any other place in the… Read More

Report: Amazon and startup Xealth working on program to deliver medical supplies to patients

Amazon and Seattle startup Xealth are working on a pilot program that will let doctors ‘prescribe’ items for delivery to… Read More

Atul Gawande starts first day as CEO of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan health venture

After months of anticipation and fanfare, Dr. Atul Gawande is starting his new job Monday as the CEO of the… Read More

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Week In Geek podcast: Under the hood of Amazon’s surprising new delivery service and $1B acquisition

This week, like so many, was filled with big announcements from Amazon. First, the company unveiled a new last-mile delivery… Read More

Amazon agrees to acquire online pharmacy PillPack, reports peg deal at nearly $1B

Amazon’s march into healthcare took another big step on Thursday as the tech giant announced its intention to acquire PillPack.… Read More

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Week in Geek Podcast: Amazon health partnership’s CEO pick offers new clues about ambitious venture

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway have finally picked a CEO for their ambitious health venture. Unlike most healthcare executives,… Read More

Surgeon, data geek, outspoken advocate: Meet the new CEO of Amazon’s health partnership

The joint healthcare venture from Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway finally has a leader. Surgeon and Harvard professor Dr. Atul… Read More

Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway reveal CEO for new health venture, pick Boston as HQ

After months of speculation, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway announced the CEO of their new health venture Wednesday. RELATED:… Read More

Secretive group within Amazon reportedly conducting cancer research, launching health data venture

Amazon seems primed for a bold expansion into healthcare, after speculation in recent months that the Seattle-based company was interested… Read More

Report: Amazon drops plans to sell pharmaceuticals to hospitals

Amazon has dropped a plan to start selling drugs to hospitals, according to a report by CNBC. Reports of Amazon’s interest… Read More

Warren Buffett reveals more details about healthcare venture with JPMorgan and Amazon

The announcement last month that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, tech giant Amazon and JPMorgan Chase were teaming up on a… Read More

Amazon reportedly venturing into healthcare supplies, targeting hospitals and clinics

Amazon is expanding its reach in the healthcare supply market, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Hospital… Read More

Four things we wish we knew about Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s health venture

Three giant U.S. companies — Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway — announced Tuesday that they will form their own… Read More

Tech Moves: Amazon hires top doc; Geir Hansen leaves SVB; Acumatica board adds ex-Microsoft Business Solutions chief

Amazon is continuing to bolster its health care game. The company recently hired Dr. Martin Levine, a longtime Seattle doctor… Read More