The Quest To Make Consumer Health Apps Sticky (#487)

The Quest To Make Consumer Health Apps Sticky (#487)

Author: Shift Forward Health February 24, 2026 Duration: 27:19

Stephen Rouse shares the gap in the market that led him to found Savva AI, why screenings play such a large role in engagement, and what’s possible when you unleash AI on your medical records. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Garmin’s meal tracking feature. What can we learn from the way that meal tracking has evolved, and why is it now considered an essential feature of wellness apps? 

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