Facebook Is Getting Into Healthcare. Is That A Good Idea?
On Oct. 28, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) announced it added a healthcare feature to its platform. This tool will take a user's age and gender and then provide preventative healthcare information, such as suggested checkups.
"The tool allows people to mark when tests are completed, set reminders to schedule future tests and tell loved ones about the tool to increase awareness of preventive care. People can also learn more about each checkup and find affordable places to receive care," said Facebook in a press release. Facebook said the aim of this new feature is to help users become more proactive when it comes to their health.
In the press release, the social media company said it realizes many people do not have health insurance and to help these users get affordable care, the preventative health feature helps users find nearby Federally Qualified Health Centers. Located in disadvantaged regions, the health centers offer care to everyone, even if they cannot pay for it.
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