Donna Boyer, Chief Product Officer of Teladoc, explained further: “Teladoc Health’s collaboration with Amazon is yet another step in breaking down barriers to healthcare access […] By introducing and integrating our virtual first care experience with Echo devices, we are providing an innovative and convenient way for users to connect with a doctor. We are meeting consumers where they are, to continue to deliver value and high-quality care to members.”

Indeed, this is a huge milestone for both companies. Teladoc went public in a deal worth nearly $157 million dollars in 2015, right when digital health and telehealth were becoming more prominent concepts in care delivery. However, Teladoc found its true stride during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were forced into isolation and quarantine—highlighting the value of virtual care services. Indeed, the concept has significant promise in solving many modern day healthcare problems.

Congruently, Amazon has continued to make its own strides in healthcare. With the launch of Amazon Care as well as its robust pharmaceutical services, the company is slowly but surely developing an entire ecosystem which will likely soon become a mainstream modus of care delivery.

Now, with this new partnership, both companies are significantly increasing their reach. With 100s of millions of Alexa devices currently in use, the potential value of this partnership is endless. It provides consumers with a convenient, easy, and creative way to get their healthcare services inside of their own homes.

The process is relatively simple: “To get started, customers can say, ‘Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor,’ to their supported Echo device to get connected with the Teladoc call center. Customers will then get a call back on their Echo devices from a Teladoc doctor for virtual visits related to non-emergency health needs, such as experiencing symptoms of a cold, flu, or allergies. The cost per visit can be as low as $0 per visit with insurance or $75 without insurance.”

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