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Amazon Web Services launches accelerator that focuses on the healthcare workforce

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Amazon Web Services is launching a four-week accelerator program for 20 global startups working on digital solutions for the healthcare workforce, including training, retention and deployment. The new AWS Healthcare Accelerator cohort builds on two previous cohorts, one focused on startups in the U.K.

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Haven will shut down, ending joint healthcare bid by Amazon, Berkshire, JP Morgan

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Atul Gawande stepped down as Haven Healthcare CEO in May, but remained as chairman. Haven, the healthcare joint venture led by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan Chase, is shutting down next month. Amazon has continued to expand its reach into the $3 trillion healthcare industry over the past several years. Haven Photo).

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Amazon may launch healthcare business line with at-home COVID test and other diagnostic services

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Amazon is reportedly considering launching a new line of business that expands on the tech giant’s interests around healthcare. Business Insider reported Monday that the company may offer at-home medical tests — including for COVID-19 — and a third-party marketplace for general home-diagnostics services.

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AWS invests $100 million in new Generative AI Innovation Center

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday said that it was investing $100 million to start a new program, dubbed the Generative AI Innovation Center, in an effort to help enterprises accelerate the development of generative AI- based applications. In January, the company made the Data Lab program available in India.

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Amazon closes acquisition of One Medical, lowers price of primary care membership

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The deal, announced in July, will significantly boost Amazon’s growing healthcare footprint, which includes Amazon Pharmacy and the recently launched telehealth service Amazon Clinic. One Medical memberships are separate from Amazon’s Prime membership program — for now. RELATED: Can Amazon change healthcare?

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IBM and AWS Create a Path to Modernization Via Industry-Specific Solutions

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As part of their partnership, IBM and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are pursuing a variety of industry-specific blueprints and solutions designed to help customers modernize apps for a hybrid IT environment, which includes AWS Cloud. Consider the critical area of security controls, for example. AWS/IBM’s Industry Edge.

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Former Amazon leader and Army vet launches Seattle wellness startup to support new moms

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medical system emphasizes healthcare for expectant mothers and well-baby visits for infants, but does little for women following delivery. It includes a luxury hotel room, three meals per day for mothers, 24-hour care, lactation support, and newborn care educational programming. Partners are also able to attend.