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Portugal National Health Service Signs Contract with Sword Health for AI Virtual Physical Therapy
Portugal’s National Health Service contracted Sword Health this month to deliver AI-supported virtual physical therapy to the country’s full population of 10 million. Patients gain unlimited access after a doctor referral.
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Portugal’s National Health Service signed a contract this month with Sword Health to provide AI-supported virtual physical therapy to the country’s entire population of 10 million people. After a doctor referral, patients receive unlimited access to the service. Sword Health’s virtual therapy relies on artificial intelligence to guide and supervise care.
Sword Health was founded a decade ago in Portugal. The company also offers chronic condition care in the United States. @statnews reported that the deal could serve as a model for Medicare, according to the company’s CEO.
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