a16z survey finds US consumers spending more on longevity and health
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a16z News reports a survey of 500 randomly selected U.S. consumers finding that Americans are spending more time, money and energy on health and longevity.
In the survey, 63% said they were aware of microplastics and 62% said they would pay more for "non-toxic" products.
The a16z article argues that AI assistants make health information cheaper, so the value will shift to companies that handle the "action layer," such as booking tests, appointments and prescriptions. It names Function Health, Oura, WHOOP, General Medicine, Counsel and Ferry Health as contenders to become a consumer's "healthcare home."
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Nov 3, 10:24 AM ET
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AIA survey of 500 randomly selected U.S. consumers finds Americans spending more time, money and energy on health and longevity, with 63% aware of microplastics and 62% willing to pay more for "non-toxic" products. The a16z article argues that AI assistants make health answers cheaper, so value will shift to companies that handle the "action layer" of booking tests, appointments and prescriptions. It names Function Health, Oura, WHOOP, General Medicine, Counsel and Ferry Health as contenders to become a consumer's "healthcare home."
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