Disruptors

Amazon is still looking for partners in healthcare, and analysts predict more acquisitions could be in its future.

Amazon Pharmacy customers in College Station, Texas can now get their medications delivered via drones operated by Prime Air.

Drug stores such as Walgreens and Rite Aid have been closing thousands of stores, leaving gaps in healthcare for some patient communities, MarketWatch reported Oct. 17. 

In 2023, CVS Health has been restructuring its leadership roles and reducing staff headcount as it looks to drive its value-based mission. 

GE HealthCare signed a $44 million contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to develop and obtain clearance for new artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound technology. 

As Amazon continues to pursue a healthcare operation, the company knows it will not disrupt healthcare overnight, Yahoo Finance reported Oct. 11. 

Microsoft recently posted four job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Oct. 12:

Grocery delivery company Instacart is expanding its number of partnerships with hospitals and health systems to incorporate medical expertise and benefits into their services, aiming to enhance patient access to nutritious food and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Walgreens said it plans to roll out virtual care with healthcare providers for common health needs beginning in October. 

A lawsuit has been filed against Costco that alleges the warehouse club company shared customers' protected health information with Facebook parent company Meta, The Seattle Times reported Oct. 9.