Simple HealthKit & Amazon Partner to Offer At-Home Diagnostics in US

This collaboration enables individuals nationwide to conveniently access at-home diagnostic and follow-up care kits.

In a move aimed at increasing accessibility to healthcare diagnostics, US-based Simple HealthKit has joined forces with Amazon, the world's second-largest retailer, to offer at-home diagnostic and follow-up care kits in the US.

Per the partnership, Simple HealthKit offers at-home tests for various chronic conditions through Amazon, including diabetes (HbA1c), respiratory wellness, and sexual wellness, among others. 

Sharing insights, Sheena Menezes, cofounder & CEO, Simple HealthKit, said, "Simple HealthKit is transforming the digital health space by taking you end-to-end in a very seamless way. We have DoorDash and Uber, and, for the first time, we get this delivery in healthcare in a bold way."

Simple HealthKit’s Offerings

Simple HealthKit's respiratory wellness offering, covering influenza A, influenza B, and RSV, is exclusively available on Amazon in the United States.

Furthermore, the company offers tests for sexually transmitted diseases, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, HIV, and syphilis. Additionally, Simple HealthKit provides a fecal immunochemical test for colon cancer screening and a kidney health test to evaluate kidney function and damage.

Menezes highlighted the end-to-end healthcare infrastructure provided by Simple HealthKit, ensuring continuous support for patients from sample collection to diagnostics, care, and treatment. 

She further emphasized the importance of bridging gaps in traditional care to prevent vulnerable individuals from slipping through the cracks.

According to consumer analytics firm Numerator, a significant portion of US shoppers frequent Amazon, making it an ideal platform to offer accessible healthcare solutions. 

Menezes reiterated the company's commitment to early detection of emerging health conditions, such as prediabetes and sexually transmitted infections, through affordable and convenient at-home diagnostics.

Simple HealthKit's wraparound system facilitates diagnostic testing and captures valuable data and analytics. 

These insights enable the customization of healthcare solutions with a consumer-centric approach. Menezes emphasized the importance of digital transformation in providing comprehensive follow-up care to individuals, especially in cases where patients receive positive test results and require further guidance.

The integrated service offered by Simple HealthKit also benefits insurers, allowing them to improve outcomes and performance metrics while targeting patient groups historically underserved by the healthcare system. 

Providers can leverage the platform's flexibility to accommodate diverse linguistic preferences, supporting multiple languages beyond English and Spanish.

Expansion & Partnerships

In addition to its collaboration with Amazon, Simple HealthKit has previously partnered with Walmart to bring its diagnostic offerings to a broader audience. The company also partnered with Imperial Health Plan of California to help members identify chronic conditions in their early stages.

As the demand for accessible healthcare solutions grows, partnerships between innovative healthcare companies and major retailers including Amazon are crucial in expanding access to essential diagnostics and care.

Founded in 2017 by Sheena Menezes, Simple HealthKit operates as a healthcare technology firm with a mission to democratize consumer health. The company offers accessible and affordable diagnostic services covering sexual wellness, respiratory health, chronic conditions, and more.