One Medical: Same-Day and Virtual Primary Care Access

One Medical is a membership-based primary care service, now owned by Amazon. Members get same-day or next-day appointments at One Medical offices in major US cities, plus 24/7 virtual visits from anywhere. It's built for people who are tired of long waits to see a primary care doctor and want faster, easier access to ongoing care.

The annual membership currently costs $199 per year for individuals, or it's included with certain Amazon Prime plans. With a membership, you pay your regular insurance copay for visits — or a flat fee if you don't have insurance. In return, you get priority scheduling and virtual care access that most regular doctor's offices don't offer.

One Medical isn't a replacement for emergency care or highly specialized medical care. But it works well as your primary care home base. They handle annual physicals, chronic condition management (like blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid conditions), mental health referrals, treatment for common illness, and preventive care like vaccinations and cancer screenings.

The One Medical app is the hub for everything. You can message your care team, request a video visit, book in-person appointments, view lab results, renew prescriptions, and review your health records — all from your phone. Messages to the care team are usually answered within a few hours during business hours.

If you live near a One Medical office and want a primary care experience that combines the convenience of telehealth with the availability of same-day in-person visits, a One Medical membership can be a good value for ongoing healthcare needs.