Let me introduce you to a MegaloDINO. For Prime members, Amazon has added access to primary care services through its One Medical platform for $99 a year. Yes, you read that right.
One Medical provides access to 24/7 virtual care, expedited care for common concerns such as cold symptoms, skin issues, etc., and also same or next-day remote or in person appointments at One Medical primary care offices. Notably, virtual care users will not have any additional costs, as the entire service is fully included in the membership fee. Alternatively, patients that prefer office visits can use insurance or pay out of pocket.
Though One Medical is normally available to the wider public for $199, Prime Members can now get it for $99 annually, with the option to add additional members for $66 each.
Obviously, there cannot be any physicians involved here. I can’t even see how NPs or PAs could be doing this. This is so devaluing to our profession that it really makes me sick.
Amazon’s One Medical is attempting to scale its services by infusing a customer-friendly model, using disruptive technology, and maintaining affordability, as it swiftly invests in its own ambitions in this space. Furthermore, in conjunction with Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Clinic, the eCommerce giant is slowly creating an end-to-end healthcare ecosystem for patients.
That quote is such fluff. It’s like cotton candy in your mouth. It dissolves quickly into nothing. Remember, One Medical sold its 220 clinics for $3.9 Billion with zero proprietary tech, knowledge, or know-how. That is $18 million per office. And they expect to be profitable at $99 per year?
I have had very influential friends tell me to NOT take this lightly. I get that but this monthly rate is a joke and it’s not financially feasible. Sorry, but look how Disney+ started with its cheap prices and now they are bleeding cash.
There is still a massive need for affordable DPC with great service. They can blow as much smoke up the public’s butt as they want but real DPC has its lane. This MegaloDINO will go extinct in a few years.
I’m confused by this. I read further that while virtual visits will be covered under the membership, in-person visits will be paid through insurance. Do you know how uninsured patients will pay for in-person care?
Side note, I love that one of their featured reviews is of a patient with a respiratory illness who benefitted from virtual care! Maybe they used a virtual stethoscope too??
LOL. I know, right. No insurance? Cash.
“end-to-end healthcare ecosystem” is just a fancy term for monopoly. It’s the same thing all the BUCAHs have been doing.