Forward Uses Technology to Enhance Experience at Doctor's Office
Forward is all about proactive versus reactive healthcare and at the center of it is founder and CEO Adrian Aoun. He joins Alyssa Julya Smith at Forward's Los Angeles location to talk about some of the benefits of Forward and how technology is being used to help with preventative healthcare.
He explains that Tesla's and iPhone's can predict when they're likely to break down and intervene to fix things before it happens and that should be the same with healthcare. Forward created
personalized health plans through an in-depth understanding of a person's genetics, blood test results, biomarkers and daily lifestyle.
Aoun also explains that Forward doesn't use insurance, but is based on a monthly membership cost that allows Forward to do full diagnostic tests without hidden fees or bills from blood work or other lab testing, explaining that it's all done in the office.
The UK has launched the largest pilot program of a four-day workweek to research measures of productivity. The trial includes more than 3,000 workers and spans more than 70 companies. The entire project runs for six months. Odessa Jenkins, the president of the e-learning and analytics company Emtrain, joined Cheddar News to break down the logistics of the test. “We are in a time of a wellness revolution, and I think we're all looking for how to make our employees more well and more balanced," she said. "And that's really, I think, the point of this study."
The SEC is taking aim at retail investors. The financial watchdog has released a new game show-themed public service campaign to help investors make informed decisions and do their due diligence before investing, but retail traders say they feel attacked. Tyrone Ross, Founder of 401, breaks down the battle between the two groups, and what can be done to mend their relationship.
New York State passes the country's first 'right to repair' bill covering electronics. The Fair Repair Act would require all manufacturers who sell digital electronic products within state borders to make tools, parts, and instructions for repair available to both consumers and independent shops. Experts believe the new measure could have a drastic impact on the overall cost of repairing devices and products. Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director of The Repair Association joins Cheddar to discuss.
Here are your Need2Know stories for Tuesday June 7, 2022:
Today, voters head to the polls for primary elections in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
Senator Joe Manchin said he would support raising age requirements for gun purchases to 21. Manchin told CNN he also "wouldn't have a problem looking at" a ban on AR-15 assault rifles.
Meanwhile, five players on the Tampa Bay Rays roster opted not to wear a patch added to its uniforms intended to celebrate pride month.
