Amazon faces tough competition in health ambitions after a medical deal

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heroine Inc. wants to bring healthcare to the “everything store.” It could turn out to be one of the most difficult expansions in the company’s history.

The technology giant’s acquisition of 1LifeHealthcare Inc., which operates a primary care practice under the name One Medical, Amazon will give more than 180 clinics With approximately two dozen physicians operating in US markets. The $3.9 billion deal, including loans, gives Amazon a bigger foothold in selling healthcare to employers, a competitive field the company only entered into 2019.