2026 Outlook: Hybrid care companies poised for growth driven by economic, policy tailwinds

There are a lot of predictions that artificial intelligence doctors are coming soon. A look at the investment market confirms the industry is buzzing around AI healthcare startups. | There are macro trends that are creating momentum behind hybrid care—sweeping Medicaid cuts, rising healthcare costs, advances in AI and tech and the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, executives said.