With a shared commitment to transforming health care, Rush, one of Chicago’s premier academic medical health systems, and Amazon One Medical, a national in-person and virtual primary care organization, will collaborate to deliver seamless primary and specialty care in Chicago.
This new relationship gives patients in the greater Chicago area increased access to coordinated health services through Amazon One Medical’s innovative care model and Rush’s world-class health system across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. One Medical currently operates multiple primary care offices throughout the Chicago area.
“We are committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care that meets people where they are, when they need it, through innovative, technology-driven solutions,” says Kate Jones, senior vice president and chief strategy officer of Rush. “Collaborating with Amazon One Medical means reaching more patients throughout the Chicago area with primary care and a seamless connection to our comprehensive specialty care network, while continuing our strong commitment to clinical excellene and the best health outcomes.”
Amazon One Medical was designed to improve the patient care experience at every touch point, including thoughtfully designed offices, convenient appointments, and ample time between patients and their provider.
While not required for scheduled in-person or remote appointments, One Medical memberships can be added as a Prime benefit for Amazon Prime members at health.amazon.com/prime for $9/month or $99/year or purchased at OneMedical.com. Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, that lets members get fast care for common concerns such as allergies, skin issues, urinary tract infections and more. One Medical accepts most major insurance plans for in-person care or pre-scheduled remote visits.
The right kind of care
One Medical patients are able to transition smoothly to Rush for specialty care as needed — ensuring the right care, at the right time, in the right setting seamlessly. In addition to in-person appointments with Rush specialists, Rush offers virtual same or next-day appointments through Rush Connect Virtual Specialty Care. Conditions treated by Rush Connect Virtual Specialty Care include ear, nose and throat disorders; heart care; skin and hair issues; urinary and sexual health; back and neck pain; women's and menstrual health; weight loss; sports cardiology; cancer second opinions; and liver and kidney transplant, with more conditions coming soon.
One Medical also works with over 10,000 employers across all sizes and industries throughout the U.S. who sponsor membership fees as a benefit for their employees and their dependents. One Medical has offices in over twenty U.S. regions, making it easy for patients to maintain their health when traveling for work or leisure.
Rush is recognized as one of the top academic health systems in the nation, consistently ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report. With a rich tradition of innovation and a deep commitment to advancing healthcare through research, education, and patient-centered care, Rush provides crucial access to world-class specialists and cutting-edge treatments.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Rush to offer seamless coordinated care across primary and specialty settings to help deliver the highest levels of health, care, and value,” said Helen Xenos, MD, Amazon One Medical Chicago District Medical Director. “Partnering with Rush further advances One Medical's mission of transforming healthcare to improve the patient care experience in the Chicago area.”
About Rush University Medical Center
Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.
Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.
About Amazon One Medical
Amazon One Medical is a membership-based and technology-powered primary care organization with seamless digital health and inviting in-office care, convenient to where people work, shop, live, and click. Our vision is to delight millions of members with better health and better care while reducing costs.
Headquartered in San Francisco, 1Life Healthcare, Inc. is the administrative and managerial services company for the affiliated One Medical physician-owned professional corporations that deliver medical services in-office and virtually. 1Life and the One Medical entities do business under the "One Medical" brand. 1Life is a subsidiary of Amazon and Amazon One Medical is a key part of Amazon's mission to make it easier for customers to get and stay healthy.