Disruptors

Microsoft is partnering with Vietnam-based tech company VinBrain to develop artificial intelligence-based healthcare services. 

Amazon has experimented with different projects in healthcare the past few years, but its current focus seems to be at the pharmacy counter — the digital one, at least.

Google has laid off 12,000 people, one of which includes its head of mental health and wellbeing. 

Embold Health, a physician analytics company, is expanding its partnership with retail giant Walmart to add 42,000 Walmart associates to its program.

Walmart Health has named Pritesh Gandhi, MD, as its chief community health officer. 

From rolling out a new medication prescription service, to clearing a regulatory hurdle regarding its pending One Medical acquisition, Amazon is continuing to increase its healthcare presence. 

Optum is rolling out mobile clinics for members across Utah.

Newly independent GE HealthCare reported $4.9 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, an 8 percent increase driven by growth in its imaging, patient care solutions and ultrasound business units.

Tech giant Samsung built its name in smartphones and software. However, the company also has made headline-grabbing moves in the healthcare space.

VillageMD has acquired the largest independent primary care practice in central Kentucky days after buying one in Texas.