Disruption of Babylonian proportions on the way, and under wraps

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Disruption of Babylonian proportions on the way, and under wraps

Babylon
The NHS-backed online service GP at Hand is one of Babylon’s many offerings

It feels as if the British virtual health company Babylon has been on the point of entering the New Zealand market for quite some time now, although exactly what its plans are remain a mystery. The company itself is saying little. But whatever it is, it is likely to be disruptive, as Simon Maude finds out

New Zealand GPs will have to be “ignited and engaged” to work with UK virtual health giant Babylon Health, if and when it launches here, says John Mac, John Macaskill-Smith, The cross-sector group was created to ensure a collaborative local response to make Babylon’s presence work for all, Ventures boss John Macaskill-Smit