Amazon rolls out telehealth companies nationwide

Amazon Clinic is now accessible in each state and the District of Columbia, the corporate introduced Tuesday.

According to the corporate, Amazon Clinic helps video calls in all 50 states and D.C. and gives message-based consultations in 34 states.

Launched late final 12 months, Amazon Clinic gives prospects with 24/7 entry to third-party well being care suppliers by way of Amazon’s app or web site. The service lets prospects get fast telehealth service for a lot of minor well being points.

The service doesn’t settle for insurance coverage, however Amazon mentioned prescriptions given by Amazon Clinic professionals could also be coated. Customers can also see how a lot a go to will price earlier than they begin the decision.

The growth is extra proof of Amazon’s intention to slide into extra markets. On prime of working Amazon Clinic, the corporate runs a sequence of grocery shops, sells {hardware} and has probably the most widespread streaming companies.