CNBC: Tom Robinson On Amazon’s Future In Healthcare
December 17, 2018
This year, Amazon made a few early entries into the healthcare market and many are wondering what the future looks like for the company in this space.
Oliver Wyman partner Tom Robinson discusses on where Amazon could go next in a CNBC.com story titled “Amazon's Vision for the Future of Healthcare is Becoming Clear.”
"I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon starts out in health by providing things like over-the-counter medicines, and then moves into making the experience easier for managing your health," said Tom Robinson, a San Francisco-based partner at Oliver Wyman, who consults with health and life sciences companies.
Robinson said it's possible for Amazon's Alexa to become a "front door" of sorts for health care. If it can provide virtual care, including diagnostic testing and pharmacy, it could become a "closed loop" system. It wouldn't be able to deal with all problems, Robinson points out, as some can only be managed in person. But it could do a lot for basic ailments, preventative care and potentially even to help people with chronic medical conditions.
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