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Uber plans to expand into healthcare in 2016

UberHealth was used in more than 35 U.S. cities to transport nurses to administer flu shots


Uber is planning expansions into food delivery, carpooling and even healthcare, according to an article on the CTV News website.

"Uber's goal is to be the world's most powerful logistics company," said Aron Solomon, the innovation lead for the MaRS's LegalX team, which connects lawyers and technologists. "Anything that can be delivered, will."

Solomon said Uber could bring significant changes to Canada’s health sector by making it easier for doctors and nurses to make house calls.

In November 2015, UberHealth was used in more than 35 U.S. cities to transport nurses to administer flu shots.

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January 11, 2016


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