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Published Jul 28, 2022

How the Metaverse Might Actually Work — with Matthew Ball

Scott Galloway and Matthew Ball delve into Amazon's healthcare innovations and the transformative power of digital health, while examining the metaverse's potential in defense and infrastructure and the strategic landscape of the streaming industry amidst evolving market dynamics.
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  • Amazon's Entry

    Amazon's strategic entry into healthcare marks a significant shift in the industry. highlights Amazon's acquisition of One Medical for $3.9 billion as a pivotal move, reflecting broader economic trends like globalization, digitization, and dispersion 1. He argues that Amazon's disruptive potential could challenge the healthcare status quo, much like it did in retail and entertainment 2.

    I welcome the deep-pocketed gangster from Seattle to come in and start kicking the healthcare industrial complex in the vasectomy equipment over and over and over again.

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    Galloway believes Amazon's entry could lead to more competitive pricing and innovation, benefiting consumers and shaking up the healthcare landscape.

       

    Digital Trends

    Digital advancements are reshaping healthcare delivery, with telehealth and digital health startups leading the charge. notes the surge in telehealth visits, which skyrocketed from 840,000 in 2019 to 53 million in 2020, highlighting the potential for broader access and efficiency 3. He emphasizes the role of smartphones in pushing healthcare proactively, transforming it from a reactive to a preventive model 4.

    We've figured out a way to push out healthcare to our smartphones, even prescriptions, and the following.

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    This shift not only reduces costs but also democratizes access, paving the way for a more inclusive healthcare system.

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