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We have been releasing this list every year since 2017 as a way to highlight companies to watch this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The reason to publish this list is simple: the digital health and AI fields are saturated with hype, and distinguishing the promising players from the noise is a challenge. The annual list is our way of cutting through the clamor to spotlight those we believe are genuinely making strides in this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Disclosure\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Just like in previous years, we don’t accept any sponsorship or financial support. We do not have any interest or connection in any of the companies listed in the infographic either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And how do I select them? \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Through a lot of work. Throughout the year, I interview dozens of companies, I test and review devices and services. Plus, my analyses are based on discussions I have with actors across the digital health and AI landscape. From startups through government authorities to prominent innovators, I look for key values:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>A mindset for innovation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Truly disruptive technology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Viable business model\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Clear dedication to digital health or healthcare AI\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Active and transparent communication about their products\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Peer-reviewed studies about their technology are optional, but represent a bonus\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Companies are assigned to primary and secondary categories, such as AI, virtual reality, or health management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What has changed from 2025 to 2026?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The digital health and AI landscapes are always evolving, companies come and go, therefore there have been some changes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Got excluded\u003C\u002Fstrong>: A total of 23 companies from last year’s list are no longer present. The reasons vary: some have ceased operations or went bankcrupt, others have faded from the public eye, a few have pivoted to new directions or merged with other companies. While many of them still provide value, I simply found others that were more present and dynamic on the market. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Here they are: 23andme, 3×4 Genetics, Acurable, BeatO, Bloomlife, Dante Labs, etectRX, Eyeque, Heart Sentinel, HeraMed, Hocoma, iDoc24, Imaware, Medwand, Microsoft Hololens, Nuance Communications, Oncompass Medicine, PilloVR, ResApp, SayHeart, Sensely, Urbandroid, and Woebot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Changed name\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Three companies have changed names. Arterys is called Tempus Radiology, Augmedix is Commure and Propeller Health is ResMed now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FThe-Medical-Futurist_The-Top-100-Health-Company-small-768x566.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60231\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FThe-Medical-Futurist_The-Top-100-Health-Company-small-768x566.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FThe-Medical-Futurist_The-Top-100-Health-Company-small-1536x1132.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FThe-Medical-Futurist_The-Top-100-Health-Company-small.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FThe-Medical-Futurist_The-Top-100-Health-Company-small.png\"\u003C\u002Fa>A high-resolution version is available here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The new additions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Here is the list of the newcomers: RingConn, RedDrop, YourBio, FusionVital, MediPredict, Whoop, Sidekick Health, Suki AI, Viz.ai, Qure.ai, Caresyntax, Moon Surgical, Turbine, Owkin, DeepScribe, Levels, BioIntelliSense, Kohler Health, Hyfe, Bioliberty, fundamental XR, Belong.life, and Eli.health.\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some insights about the 23 new additions.\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Health management is the center of gravity\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Look at how many of the new additions converge on health management, even when they come from different angles: RingConn, FusionVital, MediPredict, Whoop, Levels, BioIntelliSense, Kohler Health, Hyfe, Belong.life, and Eli.health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Health management has become the default destination. Devices, AI, lab testing, and platforms are converging toward continuous health oversight. That’s a structural change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Col start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lab testing is moving closer to people, not hospitals\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>RedDrop, YourBio, and Eli.health stand out. All three focus on making lab testing easier, more frequent, and more accessible. It’s all about decentralized sampling. The lab is no longer a place, but it’s becoming a service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Col start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AI companies are clustering around specific clinical friction points\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Problem-specific AI arises! AI for diagnosis, documentation, surgery, clinical trials or drug discovery. Just look at some of the newcomers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Viz.ai → diagnostics and workflow acceleration\u003Cbr>Qure.ai → imaging diagnostics at scale\u003Cbr>DeepScribe, Suki AI → documentation and cognitive load\u003Cbr>Caresyntax → surgical intelligence\u003Cbr>Turbine, Owkin → drug discovery\u003Cbr>Belong.life → patient-facing AI support\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As usual, I’ll keep an eye on all of them and also keep watching the space for you. You just have to follow and subscribe to get all the insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>I’m proud to introduce The Medical Futurist’s 100 Digital Health and AI Companies of 2026! 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