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AI prompts drive higher screening among Discovery members

11 Jun 2026


Discovery Health Medical Scheme members who have opted into an AI-driven health guidance programme are significantly more likely to complete routine health checks and cancer screenings than members who have not enrolled, according to preliminary findings from Discovery Health. – Business Day (11 June 2026)
According to a recent survey 650,000 Discovery’s 2.1m members signed up for the “personal health pathways” programme since its launch in January 2025.
The programme uses personalised prompts to encourage members to take what
“Early findings suggest AI-powered prompts may play an increasingly important role in encouraging preventative care, improving treatment adherence and identifying health risks before they become more serious.”

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