Amazon's $3.9B primary care deal doesn't immediately threaten health systems

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES Analysis: Amazon-One Medical deal puts $4B spotlight on primary care convenience, but doesn't threaten health systems Amazon made its next move into healthcare, announcing an agreement to acquire primary care provider One Medical in a deal valued at about $3.9 billion. The deal allows the company to integrate its bread and butter — technology enablement, convenience and low costs — into primary care to increase access for patients across the country. Sponsored Content MedCity Pivot podcast: Using virtual-first care to improve the patient and clinician experience From Wheel and MedCity News The Covid-19 pandemic has propelled virtual healthcare into our daily lives, although the quality of that experience varies. But one emerging trend from the scaling of telehealth is virtual-first care, as Wheel CEO and founder Michelle Davey explained. 1 Day of High-Quality, In-Person Meetings Around Digital Health Technology From MedCity News Join us in Dallas for MedCity INVEST Digital Health on Wednesday, September 28.  Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to meet and discuss the latest trends and opportunities. This is your chance to save $288 with the code: ChristmasInJuly StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups By Stephanie Baum Friday, July 22, 2022 8:00 AM Check out news from Carrum Health, BigHat Biosciences, YourChoice Therapeutics, and more. Read more » Study: Seniors prefer in-home care, but most are unaware of options available By Marissa Plescia Thursday, July 21, 2022 5:45 PM Of those aged 50 years or older, 70% would prefer in-home care, a new survey by Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group found. But while 66% of respondents said they have thought about their future healthcare needs, only 9% said they are actively looking into it and 34% said they haven't thought about it at all. Read more » DOJ charges dozens for $1.2B in telemedicine fraud scheme By Amanda James Thursday, July 21, 2022 4:54 PM The charges involve some of the first cases in the country involving fraudulent cardiovascular genetic testing, a "burgeoning scheme," according to a news release from the DOJ. Read more » Addressing America's mental health crisis – especially in rural areas – starts by making care more accessible By Thomas R. Milam Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:00 PM Telepsychiatry addresses provider shortages and social stigmas – often more prevalent in rural areas – head-on by building a bridge between people and the care gaps they encounter when seeking mental healthcare. Read more » 5 steps to defining your healthcare mobile app business goals By Ed La Foy Thursday, July 21, 2022 9:00 AM There's a lot of open water between recognizing the potential for an app and launching one that actually makes people's lives better. The key to getting it right is defining how the app will impact business-level goals. Here are five steps to defining business goals for a mobile healthcare app. Read more » Re-Defining Healthcare Recruitment with Deep Learning Automation Replace the tedious manual resume screening process! Learn how AI frameworks and technology are streamlining the recruiter/candidate experience, resulting in healthcare industries hiring skilled and knowledgeable personnel quickly and effectively. Download this FREE eBook to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails