Would you visit an AI Doctor? How Forward's $100M Investment Aims to Reshape Health Care
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
In a move that aims to revolutionize healthcare, Forward has raised a whopping $100 million and introduced the world to the Forward CarePod™—the first-ever AI Doctor's Office. The announcement has sent ripples through the medical landscape, heralding a future where care is not just around the corner but potentially on every street corner.
Forward CarePods aim to seamlessly blend artificial intelligence with medical expertise, offering a glimpse into a future where your health is an on-demand service. These pods boast advanced diagnostics, personalized health plans, and a premium in-person experience.
As the CarePods start popping up in malls, gyms, and offices, Forward plans to double its footprint by 2024, bringing us one step closer to a world where healthcare is as accessible as the latest fashion trends. The CarePods are set to launch nationwide in the United States, starting in health-conscious hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
Forward's approach combines the power of proprietary AI with clinical expertise, turning the latest medical research into what they call "Health Apps." These apps cover a broad spectrum, addressing concerns from diabetes and hypertension to the more complex terrain of depression & anxiety.
The company's bold vision is backed by an impressive lineup of investors, including blue-chip venture funds like Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Samsung Next, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Softbank. Not to mention, Forward has some heavy hitters in the AI world batting for them, with names like Eric Schmidt, John Giannandrea, Demis Hassabis, and Mustafa Suleyman on their team. It seems like when it comes to healthcare, Forward is not just thinking outside the box; they're redesigning the whole playing field.
The overarching mission of Forward is clear—to reverse the global health crisis. With healthcare costs skyrocketing to 20% of the US GDP, Forward aims to use technology to scale care to the masses. Their vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer healthcare system, bolstered by the introduction of Forward CarePod, aims to tackle the three horsemen of healthcare challenges: cost, accessibility, and quality.
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