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Los Angeles Times
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Michael Hiltzik

Michael Hiltzik: Amazon’s acquisition of a medical firm may not disrupt healthcare, but could disrupt your life

In announcing its newest foray into the healthcare field last month — the $3.9-billion acquisition of the primary care firm One Medical — Amazon explained its interest in the industry this way:

"We think health care is high on the list of experiences that need reinvention."

There are two ways to think about that statement. For one thing, it's indisputable. For another, when you hear Amazon talking about reinventing how you get medical treatment, you should be afraid. Very afraid.

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