The " magic " of the start - up world is spreading further into the health care industry with new mobile firms aiming to help patients without transportation , or without the ability to leave the office , to visit the doctor . However , what is interesting is the fact that this is happening with none of the attention that Uber is focusing on the transport industry . While many of the start - ups peg themselves as the latest and greatest " technology for health care , " it seems they do this without causing any uproar in the medical community , probably because they also help provide more flexible working hours and jobs for certified health care professionals .
The "Uberisation" of the start-up world is spreading further into the health care industry with new mobile firms aiming to help patients without insurance, or without the time to leave the office, to visit the doctor. However, what is interesting is the fact that this is happening with none of the drama that Uber is imparting on the transport industry. While many of the start-ups peg themselves as the latest and greatest "Uber for health care," it seems they do this without causing any uproar in the medical community, probably because they also help provide more flexible working hours and jobs for certified health care professionals.