AXIOS January 28, 2022
In news that will surprise those that didn’t know Uber Health was a thing, the company recently picked up Michael Cantor as its first chief medical officer.
Why it matters: Uber made its name shuttling people from bars and restaurants, but the company sees a future in connecting parts of the health care ecosystem.
- The new appointment underscores the company’s commitment to investing in the health care sector.
- Industry observers tell Axios it could signal an interest in expanding beyond simple ride-hailing logistics to supporting clinical trials or facilitating hybrid care.
Context: Uber Health launched in 2018 to help clinics and hospitals ferry their patients to and from appointments.
- Last spring, Uber named Caitlin Donovan head of...
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