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Amazon has completed its $3.9 billion purchase of primary healthcare provider One Medical.
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The acquisition includes One Medical's in-person and virtual treatment services, as well as lab tests.
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Amazon has stated its intention to "reinvent" healthcare with the acquisition.
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There will be no immediate changes to One Medical's services, except for a temporary $55 discount on a one-year membership.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the buyout, but is still investigating potential anti-competitive effects and privacy concerns.
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The FTC may still challenge the acquisition at a later date.
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Amazon has been expanding its healthcare offerings for several years.
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In 2018, Amazon bought PillPack, which it used to launch an in-house pharmacy service.
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Amazon also introduced an app-based health service for employees in 2019, and a custom Alexa for healthcare in 2021.
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With the acquisition of One Medical, Amazon can now handle everything from minor doctor's appointments to prescriptions.