AI Chatbots Give Misleading Medical Advice 50% of the Time
David S. Williams III David S. Williams III

AI Chatbots Give Misleading Medical Advice 50% of the Time

Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that’s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life.

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Using persuasive technologies in value-based health care
David S. Williams III David S. Williams III

Using persuasive technologies in value-based health care

Persuasive technologies are designed to help people adopt and keep using digital or other products. The best persuasive technologies for modern or value-based health care are not the flashiest ones. They are the ones that improve adherence, self-management, early intervention, patient experience, and measurable outcomes without undermining trust or autonomy.

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One VC Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups
David S. Williams III David S. Williams III

One VC Litmus Test for Investable Healthcare AI Startups

Katie Jacobs Stanton, founder of Moxxie Ventures, shared some details of how she and her team evaluate healthcare AI startups. She stressed the need for founders with deep industry expertise, differentiated products and realistic distribution strategies.

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What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs
David S. Williams III David S. Williams III

What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs

Tens of millions of Americans have delayed surgeries, vacation plans, career moves and other big life decisions because of the cost of health care, a new West Health-Gallup survey found.

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The dangers of vertical integration in health care
David S. Williams III David S. Williams III

The dangers of vertical integration in health care

In the U.S., many entities related to health care are owned by the same companies. This is a concept called vertical integration, where one business controls every stage of the supply chain.

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