Amazon is expanding its foray into healthcare delivery by introducing video telemedicine appointments in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it started last autumn.
On Tuesday, Amazon announced that users of its website and mobile app could use its virtual clinic whenever they wanted. There, they can evaluate several telemedicine providers and compare their costs and turnaround times.
The clinic opened last fall with a concentration on text message-based consultations and doesn’t accept insurance. 34 states continue to have access to those.
The facility, according to Amazon, provides treatment for more than 30 common medical ailments.
In a blog post, the clinic’s chief medical officer, Dr. Nworah Ayogu, stated that the clinic’s goal is to dismantle obstacles so that individuals may treat “everyday health concerns.”
As a medical professional, Ayogu observed that while patients desire good health, they frequently lack the time, resources, or tools necessary to successfully manage their care.
