Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy said the U.S. healthcare experience should be easy, but it isn't, which is what inspired the company to offer more affordable and convenient options for consumers. 

Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.

In recent weeks, retail giant Walmart has expanded its in-house healthcare options for its massive workforce and made moves to create a lasting brick-and-mortar healthcare presence.

Microsoft recently posted three job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Nov. 3:

Hospitals are partnering with retail and tech disruptors such as Walmart, Walgreens, Instacart, CVS Health and One Medical to expand access to care at retail locations.

Tech giant Apple had aspirations to get into health clinics, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1. 

Apple's attempt to integrate health monitoring and disease prevention into its top-selling products is how the tech giant aims to strategically position itself in the healthcare industry, Bloomberg reported Nov. 1.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Neal Sample as its new CIO and executive vice president. 

GE HealthCare reported revenues of $4.8 billion, 5% year-over-year growth, for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.

Disruptors are turning to virtual care offerings to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to consumers. 

From the naming of a new CEO of its data analytics arm to inking an operational partnership with a Wisconsin health system, here are 10 updates on Optum Becker's has reported since Sept. 29:

Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's virtual care platform, says it shows patients pricing upfront so they aren't caught off guard later on.

Apple continues to aggressively hire for healthcare jobs focused on enhancing the health features of its devices. 

Apple employees have discussed using its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, as a tool to diagnose and treat mental health issues, The Information reported Oct. 25.  

Walgreens will partner with Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare to introduce health clinics at specific Walgreens outlets, which marks the retailer's first clinic partnership with a health system in New England.

Walmart is set to extend its healthcare coverage across the nation in November by offering employees the option to access the support of a doula.

Instacart is on a roll in healthcare.

Nutrition and wellness company GNC is expanding into healthcare through new membership plans that offer virtual urgent and primary care.

As Amazon's healthcare ambitions continue, here are 16 jobs the tech giant is seeking to fill for its businesses such as Amazon Clinic and Amazon Pharmacy this month and what they pay.

A California judge rejected the request to prevent the tech giant Google from gathering user analytics data from websites of healthcare providers, Law360 reported Oct. 18.