AI Health Chatbot Even Steven Offers Verified Medical Advice on WhatsAppAI Health Chatbot Even Steven Offers Verified Medical Advice on WhatsApp Bengaluru, India (July 4, 2024) – Startup Even has introduced Even Steven, an AI health chatbot that provides users with comprehensive and reliable health information on a wide range of topics. Addressing Healthcare Misinformation The launch of Even Steven comes amid growing concerns about misinformation and information overload in online health information. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that nearly one-third of popular health-related articles shared on social media contained false information. Personalized Healthcare Companion As a healthcare companion, Even Steven offers a variety of services, including: * Access to verified health advice on any topic * Medical report analysis * Workout and diet plan creation * Food item nutritional value analysis through photo sharing Free Access for WhatsApp Users Even Steven is free to use for all WhatsApp users, providing convenient access to credible health information. Emphasis on Primary Care Even emphasizes primary care, offering 24/7 access to experienced physicians who can provide personalized medical advice and support. User Feedback Beta users have praised Even Steven’s ability to simplify healthcare decision-making and provide accurate medical information. Medical Director’s Perspective Dr. Binita Priyambada, Medical Director of Even, highlighted the importance of directing patients to reliable sources of health information and the role of Even Steven in empowering patients with informed decision-making. Not a Replacement for Doctors While Even Steven provides valuable information, it’s emphasized that it does not replace the need for doctors. Rather, it serves as a safer alternative to searching the internet for medical advice. About Even Even is a leading healthcare provider in India that offers members comprehensive healthcare services, including online doctor consultations, cashless tests and scans, and insurance coverage.
July 4, 2024 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Healthcare in Bengaluru Startup Even has launched its AI health chatbot Even Steven, which offers verified health advice on any topic a user can think of. Positioned as a healthcare companion, Even Steven can offer health advice, read and analyze medical reports, create a workout or diet plan based on your medical history, tell you the nutritional value of a food item by sharing a photo, and much more.
“We believe that AI can play a unique role in giving everyone access to the best healthcare advice in an affordable and easy way. That is one of our core goals at Even and with this chatbot we are taking an important first step in this direction. Of course, AI and LLMs in the medical domain still have limitations and the right protection measures need to be put in place. That is why the answers our chatbot gives are checked by experienced doctors, but we also believe that it is necessary to find effective ways to enable doctors to engage patients and stay informed about their progress. We believe that AI has great potential, especially when it comes to managing patient care in a continuous and personalized way,” says Alessandro Ialonge, co-founder and CTO of Even.
Even Steven is free to use for all WhatsApp users
Even the emphasis is heavily on primary care, including 24×7 access to experienced physicians who can provide trusted medical advice to manage symptoms, achieve a health goal, or treat chronic conditions like diabetes.
“Our members love our doctors who can provide reliable medical advice based on experience and evidence from all over the world. It then made sense to us to scale that with the power of AI, so that even the general public has one source of information instead of scrolling through thousands of videos of non-experts creating misleading medical content for views and likes,” said Mati Giglio, co-founder and COO at Even.
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that nearly one-third of top health-related articles shared on social media contained misinformation. Additionally, a study in the Journal of Health Communication found that individuals who are regularly exposed to health information online often experience information overload, leading to confusion and difficulty making informed health decisions.
Beta users particularly like the fact that it makes it very easy for them to make small decisions about their healthcare.
Karan Issar, an early adopter, says, “I didn’t expect much from Even Steven, considering there are so many AI bots out there. But I was pleasantly surprised. It tracked my macros correctly. All I had to do was share a photo. It read my reports correctly. I had already shown them to my doctor to check. I am trying to start a workout routine and it made an easy-to-follow plan. It remembered my medical conditions (through shared reports) and also helped me avoid certain foods. I am hooked.”
“Patients today are more informed and often do their research before consulting a doctor. However, sometimes they come across unverified information on social media. It is important to direct them to reliable sources. Steven gives patients the power to get better consultations,” says Dr. Binita Priyambada, Medical Director of Even.
He even makes it clear that Steven is not a replacement for doctors, but a safer alternative to searching the internet for medical information.
Even is a leading healthcare provider across India that offers members unlimited online access to doctors and specialists, cashless tests and scans at Even clinics and partner facilities across India, and the option to add insurance cover of up to Rs 1 crore for cashless hospitalization.
