Amazon is shaking up its healthcare strategy, announcing a significant restructuring that will divide its health business into six distinct units. This move comes on the heels of several high-profile departures from its healthcare leadership team.
Chief Medical Officer Sunita Mishra recently left the company, and Vice President of Healthcare Aaron Martin is also slated to depart. These exits follow those of Vin Gupta, former chief medical officer of Amazon Pharmacy, and Trent Green, the past CEO of One Medical.
Neil Lindsay, Senior Vice President of Amazon Health Services, emphasized that the reorganization is designed to improve patient care and foster faster innovation. He stated the company's aim is to simplify healthcare for a large number of people, saving them time, money, and potentially lives.
Amazon's foray into healthcare began with the 2018 acquisition of PillPack for $750 million, followed by the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in 2020. The company further expanded its footprint with the $3.9 billion purchase of One Medical in 2023, giving it access to primary care clinics and a membership-based model.
Earlier this year, in February, Amazon eliminated 115 positions within its healthcare division. Reports indicated the potential for even more job losses within the restructuring.
While this reorganization has been underway for several months, according to reports, Amazon has not implemented any widespread layoffs as part of the process. The company appears to be focusing on optimizing its healthcare structure for future growth and efficiency.