Health system executives told Becker's they weren't surprised by Amazon's latest healthcare inroad, One Medical for Prime, but said their own virtual care potential extends beyond what the tech giant offers.

From laying off nurses at a chain of its urgent care clinics to closing down clinics in Florida and Minnesota, some aspects of Optum are shrinking even with total revenue in the third quarter up 22% year over year.  

Retail giant Best Buy has created a sizable healthcare presence through its remote patient monitoring partnerships with hospitals and other digital health services. The company has partnered with large health systems in Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York.

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said she was "sold immediately" on Oak Street Health, as the primary care provider's use of technology, data and its value-based care model impressed her, Crain's Chicago Business reported Nov. 7.

When Walmart founder Sam Walton declared the retailer's healthcare ambitions in 1991, he had harsh words for hospitals.

Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said the U.S. healthcare experience should be easy, but it isn't, which is what inspired the company to offer more affordable and convenient options for consumers. 

Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.

In recent weeks, retail giant Walmart has expanded its in-house healthcare options for its massive workforce and made moves to create a lasting brick-and-mortar healthcare presence.

Microsoft recently posted three job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Nov. 3:

Hospitals are partnering with retail and tech disruptors such as Walmart, Walgreens, Instacart, CVS Health and One Medical to expand access to care at retail locations.

Tech giant Apple had aspirations to get into health clinics, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1. 

Apple's attempt to integrate health monitoring and disease prevention into its top-selling products is how the tech giant aims to strategically position itself in the healthcare industry, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Neal Sample as its new CIO and executive vice president. 

GE HealthCare reported revenues of $4.8 billion, 5% year-over-year growth, for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.

Disruptors are turning to virtual care offerings to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to consumers. 

From the naming of a new CEO of its data analytics arm to inking an operational partnership with a Wisconsin health system, here are 10 updates on Optum Becker's has reported since Sept. 29:

Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's virtual care platform, says it shows patients pricing upfront so they aren't caught off guard later on.

Apple continues to aggressively hire for healthcare jobs focused on enhancing the health features of its devices. 

Apple employees have discussed using its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, as a tool to diagnose and treat mental health issues, The Information reported Oct. 25.  

Walgreens will partner with Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare to introduce health clinics at specific Walgreens outlets, which marks the retailer's first clinic partnership with a health system in New England.