Amazon’s Move in Telehealth
“Amazon customers with Alexa-enabled devices can now get on-demand medical care through the tech giant’s new partnership with Teladoc Health. Through an Echo device, customers can ask to speak to a doctor for nonemergency medical care, and Alexa will connect them with the Teladoc call center. A Teladoc doctor will then return their call on the Echo device for a virtual visit. Amazon has added several healthcare-related features to its Alexa-enabled devices over the years, with offerings that range from elder care coordination to medication management. But the Teladoc partnership marks the technology’s first attempt at providing on-demand general medical care.” Teleconsultations are free with insurance or $75 for the uninsured. MORE
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