Amazon's telehealth service, Amazon Care is one step closer to a public launch

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The big tech firm rolled out its telehealth service, dubbed Amazon Care, to Amazon employees based in the Seattle area, according to MedCity News. The telehealth service, which was unveiled in September 2019, provides virtual medical consultations, the ability to schedule a follow-up visit from a medical professional in a patient's home or office, and rapid prescription delivery, per CNBC.

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The launch of Amazon's telehealth service to its Seattle-based employees is the next domino to fall in preparation for a potential public rollout. Amazon has made a series of plays since unveiling Amazon Care back in September 2019 that suggest it's building out the virtual care service, which could be poised for a public launch.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Nebula Genomics rolled out a low-cost genome sequencing test to consumersPrimary care startup Oak Street Health plans to open new clinics in two statesPharma giant Sanofi is developing a vaccine to fight the deadly coronavirus outbreak using its previous research on SARS

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