Health-Care Deals: An Offer They Can’t Refuse
Amazon, other threats reshaping the landscape mean incumbents can’t stand pat
Amazon wants to deliver everything you want to your doorstep, anywhere in the world. But the e-commerce giant faces several challenges in its pursuit of a global empire. WSJ's Karan Deep Singh breaks down the basics with the help of an Amazon delivery box.
The health-care industry is in the throes of a major shake-up. That creates a situation in which companies face a greater risk by standing pat than possibly overpaying for an acquisition.
Amazon.com Inc., Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced last month that they would start their own nonprofit company aimed at lowering medical costs for their employees. Separately, The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon has designs on expanding its hospital-supplier business.
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