• Business Insider reports that "Amazon fired roughly 150 people from its Amp live radio division Friday, one day after weaker-than-expected earnings caused its share price to plunge nearly 12% … Amp launched publically earlier this year, touting a partnership with Nicki Minaj. The app allows users to broadcast their own live radio shows and has been courting content creators.
"Amp will continue to exist, a spokesperson confirmed, and affected personnel have the option to look for new jobs internally."
The story notes that CFO Brian Olsavsky last week said that "unlike fixed costs from inflation and the overexpansion of Amazon's fulfillment network, staffing is 'one of the controllable costs that we continue to work on'."
• Mobile Health News reports that insurance company Florida Blue "has selected Amazon Pharmacy as its sole home delivery provider for its commercially insured members beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
"Florida Blue's two million plus members in its individual and employer group plans, including Florida Blue-related health plan Truli for Health, will receive free home delivery on common prescription medications through Amazon Pharmacy. The service was made available to self-insured employers earlier this year."
