But honestly, many of us predicted their downfall. People want real, personalized care, not just an AI-powered room offering automated health tips. It’s wild to think about how $700 million could have improved so many other areas of healthcare.

In 2023, Forward raised another $100 million and launched CarePods—self-serve AI kiosks for screening and diagnosis, now set up in malls, gyms, and offices in cities like SF, NYC, Chicago, and Philly.

What a fantastic initiative! Please add me to the next list. IM doc in Florida.