Amazon Poses Major Threat to Disrupt the Healthcare Industry
Amazon has long been the most dominant force in online retail, but a new push to diversify could soon spread that dominance to the healthcare sector as well. Given its enormous resources, broad technical proficiencies and renowned ability to recognize emerging markets, Amazon poses a major threat to many of the traditional players in healthcare. Amazon's Industry-Leading Logistical Capacity The $400 billion company based in Seattle has been developing its highly secret “1492” healthcare division for some time, but it is finally ready to enter the market in a profound way by introducing a suite of disruptive services related to pharmaceuticals. In a bid to increase competition and undercut the traditional drug retailers, Amazon will use its advanced logistical capabilities to speed up drug delivery especially to patient homes. The online portal for…