The Future of Healthcare Is Closer Than We Think

For years, I’ve envisioned a day when we stop waiting for symptoms to sound the alarm—and instead begin listening to the body before it cries for help.

That day is quietly arriving. A revolution in diagnostics is unfolding, one that could make early detection and proactive health insight the new standard.

Lately, I’ve been diving into the work of companies building the blueprint for what’s next—and it’s thrilling to see what is emerging.

I’ve had a front-row seat to our healthcare system—both as a caregiver and from within. Again and again, I saw a system built not on prevention, but reaction. Treat the symptom. Write the script. Move to the next. Rarely did anyone stop to ask Why is this happening? Or to consider what lifestyle, emotional strain, or environmental factor might be contributing. It was sickness upon sickness.

But even as a kid, long before I had the language of “functional medicine” or “integrative care,” I sensed there had to be another way. Something more whole. Something that made actual sense.

I’ve been especially intrigued by two companies that aren’t merely reacting to the future—they’re actively building it.

Function Health is pioneering a model of comprehensive, proactive lab testing, and AI-powered full-body MRI scans. They’re blending blood chemistry and imaging into a data-rich, holistic understanding of health.

Neko Health offers full-body scans with AI-generated reports delivered within minutes. Their clinics gather over 15 GB of data in under 15 minutes to surface early signs of issues, before a symptom would trigger a traditional medical response.

These companies are reimagining what it means to move from sick care to health care. This kind of proactive, whole-body intelligence—where diagnostics shift from reactive to anticipatory—is more than innovation. It’s a paradigm shift.

Function Health and Neko Health are part of a broader movement: one that replaces “sick care” with true healthcare. By focusing on early detection and continuous monitoring, they’re helping us catch problems before they become crises. That not only saves lives—it dramatically reduces long-term costs and suffering. The future of healthcare isn’t just about new treatments. It’s about new mindsets. And with pioneers like these at the helm, that future is already taking shape.

I can’t wait to see where they go next.