'Laura' makes digital health coaching personal
Boston Globe, May 25, 2007
"Laura" is a virtual health coach, asking questions of patients and responding empathetically and encouragingly to their answers. The creation is part of the growing attempt to build technology to help people stick to health regimens and increase the flow of information between healthcare providers and patients.
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