At the JPM Healthcare Conference held in San Francisco, Amazon In collaboration with a chronic care management company, the company announced the launch of a new health status program that allows customers to take advantage of digital health benefits offered through their employer or insurance company. Omada health As a launch partner of the company.
Amazon aims to give individuals access to digital health tools to help manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension.
Founded in 2011, Omada starts with prediabetes management; However, the company's services have evolved to include services to help manage diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal conditions.
The San Francisco-based organization focuses on helping individuals manage their health through personalized, data-driven behavior change coaching. The platform also helps users track exercise, diet, blood sugar levels, and other metrics. Patients can also access virtual care and support through the platform.
Target members Omada You can enroll in the company's programs for diabetes, diabetes prevention, and hypertension through Amazon.
Individuals can check their eligibility for the program. Amazon Health webpage.
Amazon said it intends to expand its wellness program by partnering with more digital health companies.
„At Amazon, we want to make it easier for people to get better and stay better, and part of that is by making it easier for people to find the products, services, and professionals that can help them. „Many people are unaware of the benefits of health care,“ said Amazon's Vice-President of Healthcare. President Aaron Martin said in a statement.
“When customers purchase health-related products on Amazon, we can offer them these additional healthcare benefits at no additional cost to them, giving them even more support in improving their health.”
bigger trends
Amazon has long been committed to advancing digital health.
company Start Amazon Care Established a virtual clinic for its own employees in 2019 and subsequently launched the service expanded to external employers.
However, in 2022, shut down care That's because, according to Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, telehealth services „weren't a good enough service for the large enterprise customers we've been targeting, and they just weren't going to work long-term.“ .
Care closed in the same year, Amazon Amazon clinic openeda virtual care platform that provides care for many common conditions such as hair loss, heartburn, acne, dandruff, and seasonal allergies.
The company also announced signed the final contract Months later, the technology and retail giant announced that the deal was under review by the Federal Trade Commission.
last year, Amazon completes multi-billion dollar acquisition of primary care providers. At the time, the Federal Trade Commission issued a statement The company said it would not block the transaction but would continue to investigate.
The company also announced a partnership with One Medical and its employee-centric care navigation and pharmacy benefits platform. the right way Last year and maven clinicprovides virtual care for women and families.
On the other hand, in 2022, Omada recorded an amazing score. $192 million in Series E fundingthe total amount raised will be over $256 million.