United StatesPortugal's National Health Service has signed a deal with digital health company Sword Health to provide AI-powered physical therapy to all 10 million residents. Patients will receive unlimited access to virtual therapy after a doctor's referral, leveraging AI to guide and supervise their care. Founded in Portugal a decade ago, Sword Health has expanded to the U.S., where debates continue over government support and payment models for AI-based healthcare solutions. The agreement highlights potential implications for systems like Medicare in the U.S., as policymakers consider how to integrate AI into broader healthcare frameworks.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the deal between Portugal's National Health Service and Sword Health as a potential model for systems like Medicare, but does not take a clear ideological stance. It reports on the development without overtly praising or criticizing the use of AI in healthcare, maintaining a non
