It was also part of an ambitious effort called Haven to overhaul health care with JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathway, although the group shuttered in January. It launched Amazon Care for its employees in Washington state 18 months ago. Health care has changed during the pandemic, Trzcinski pointed out, especially because more people and clinics tried out digital care. Without the pandemic, she said, the shift toward more virtual visits and digital demand in health care may have been slower. Messaging is free for Amazon employees on qualified company health plans, and video calls and home visits cost a small fee, the company said.

Source: Washington Post March 17, 2021 20:33 UTC