How a Utah company is seeking to 'democratize' health care by using AI

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Utah-based Galvan is mixing ideas from health care and technology with the goal of 'democratizing' health care and guiding people to make healthy decisions with the help of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

"We are able to confirm, with your wearable , that you were able to get your heart rate into the exercise heart rate parameters. And if you do that, then we calculate it, we count it, we give you points, and then we give you a digital currency which is ourWhile this isn't entirely unique — there is a handful of fitness apps out there that incentivize fitness through digital currency — it's Galvan's use of AI that is truly novel.

The voice analysis algorithm Galvan uses to determine vocal biomarkers was developed through a partnership withSharp said that there are over 2,500 biomarkers in someone's voice and that the AI developed by Canary and used by Galvan is "agnostic" to language. "For the first time ever, you can receive immediate feedback and mental health support from objective data, identify potential triggers for mental health issues and also receive personalized recommendations for self-care and wellness practices," Galvan said in a release.

Additionally, joining the blockchain requires the purchase of a node — priced at $25 for a "Lite" node and $4,100 for a "Smart" node. Galvan is also looking to partner with gyms, which would allow users to use their digital currency to purchase gym memberships.

 

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