... Amazon says the assistant works two ways: general health questions without accessing your medical records, or personalized guidance that connects to your actual health data through the national Health Information Exchange.
Amazon claims HIPAA compliance, encryption, and “strict access controls” without specifying who has access or how the encryption actually works. ...
Amazon connects its AI to actual medical records, prescription systems, and a network of doctors who can write prescriptions.
The fossilized business models of traditional healthcare providers will practically force consumers to adopt AI healthcare. It will be interesting to watch the adoption curve.
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