Amazon He would have greatly increased his efforts in the field of health care by simplifying the structure of his health activity.
The company reorganizes Amazon Health Services in six units, CNBC reported Friday June 13), citing his interview with Neil Lindsaymain vice-president of Amazon health services.
“Our management team focused on simplifying our structure to go faster and continuing to innovate effectively,” Lindsay told CNBC. “One of the problems we are trying to solve is the fragmented experience for patients and customers who are common in health care.”
Some of the new units will be directed by long -standing Amazon leaders, while others will be directed by managers of the Amazon primary care chain, A medicalAccording to the report.
The changes do not include large layoffs, according to the report.
The restructuring follows the departure of certain health leaders in 2025, including the Amazon Pharmacy head doctor, the CEO of a medical and chief of Amazon, according to the report.
Lindsay said that departures were part of the natural development of the company and that the organization was not lacking in a talented depth, “according to the report.
The six new divisions of Amazon Health Services include a provision of medical clinical care; Only one operation and medical clinical performance; Ahs Growth and Network Development; Ahs Store, Tech and Marketing; Ahs Compliance; And Ahs Pharmacy Services, according to the report.
Amazon and his rival Walmart are competing not only for retail dollars, but also on other infrastructures of daily life, in particular health careCloud media and services, pymnts reported in May.
The company has expanded its health care offers such as virtual care and chronic conditions management by forming strategic partnerships with companies like Teladoc And mental health suppliers, Pymnts reported in January.
By integrating these services into its broader ecosystem, Amazon seeks to redefine access to health care and challenge the established position of Walmart in the industry.
In November, Amazon added new health and beauty services to its health care Offering by extending the Amazon One Medical Pay TV service with visibility, which offers care on a range of different conditions and the option of messaging visits to demand with clinicians.