Jared, Zain, and regular contributor James Gardner dive deep on the Amazon-One Medical merger from the consumer’s point of view and what it could say about the future presence of retail brands … or lack thereof. If Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, what’s their play in an industry that’s still looking to find its footing in that area? And will the announcement act as a catalyst for health systems to prioritize a better consumer experience?

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about health at home. VillageMD has a vision for reducing the costs of primary care through house calls. Are they having a moment, and will they keep growing?

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