Kin Health has raised $9 million to develop an AI notetaking app designed specifically for patients. The app transcribes doctor visits, surfaces key medical advice and next steps – all while keeping data private by default.

While the app shows promise in streamlining patient care, it faces challenges such as recognizing regional accents and ensuring accurate summaries. Critics also raise concerns about privacy and the need for clinicians to review AI-generated notes.

Kin Health plans to expand its offerings beyond just consultations, potentially integrating data from electronic health records. This could offer a comprehensive view of a patient’s medical journey – but only if it navigates the complex landscape of healthcare technology effectively.

The app is free and hopes to monetize through referrals, much like GoodRx did with its prescriptions service. But will patients trust an AI tool that can track their health data across different providers?