Second Opinion November 23, 2025
Christina Farr & Annalisa Merelli

This week’s news and headlines unpacked, plus a Q&A with Jacquelyn Miller

Our sector is gaga for AI. But healthcare insiders are also very keen on longevity as the future of medicine. According to venture capitalists, Function Health is worth more than a tenth of the value of both Quest and Labcorp, companies that do billions in revenue every year. Both of the lab testing giants have struggled with growth in the wake of the pandemic, and are also facing potential headwinds related to declining reimbursement. So how does the math pencil out?

Well, the investors behind Function must believe the company is building the care delivery experience of the future and far more than just a...

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