<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/amazon-taps-roy-schoenberg-lead-healthcare-business-neil-lindsay-steps-down" hreflang="en">Amazon taps Roy Schoenberg to lead healthcare business as Neil Lindsay plans to step down</a>
Amazon has appointed Roy Schoenberg, a digital health executive and co-founder of Amwell, to lead its healthcare business as Neil Lindsay steps down after 15 years. Schoenberg's expertise in telehealth and healthcare innovation is expected to enhance Amazon's healthcare services, which have expanded significantly under Lindsay's leadership.
Amazon's decision to appoint Roy Schoenberg, a seasoned digital health leader and co-founder of Amwell, as head of its healthcare business signals a strategic move to leverage his expertise in scaling telehealth operations and integrating AI health solutions. This transition suggests Amazon's continued commitment to expanding its footprint in healthcare, with potential opportunities for partnerships and innovations in telemedicine and AI-driven health services. For investors and stakeholders in healthtech, this change represents a pivotal moment to monitor Amazon's evolving strategies in healthcare delivery and digital health integration.