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In January 2018, corporate giants Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase announced the joint formation of an independent healthcare company to benefit their U.S. employees.

The combined power and technology of these corporations have the potential to change healthcare as we know it, but they’re not the only ones making waves in this industry. The growing adoption of wearable health trackers, telemedicine and advanced data analytics show big promise for the tech-enabled future of health and wellness.

We asked eight Forbes Technology Council members how they think technology will continue to disrupt the healthcare industry in the coming years. Here’s what they had to say.

1. On-Demand In-Home Doctor Visits 

There was a time when you didn’t have to wait in waiting rooms for an hour to see your doctor. They came to you. I can see a future app that allows you to select the type of doctor, browse reviews and select a time for them to come to your house. – Thomas Griffin, OptinMonster

2. Data-Driven Prevention 

Technology in healthcare will improve the data that drives healthcare, and ultimately enhance prevention. What if the automated Amazon stores (that already track your purchases) gave you discounts on insurance for healthy eating, or informed you that the cake you bought exceeded your daily sugar intake, putting your numbers at pre-diabetes levels? – John McDonald, ClearObject.com

3. Individualized Healthcare Plans 

Due to the latest technology in patient record keeping and data mining, companies will be able to offer healthcare plans that are directly tailored to the needs of each individual rather than one plan for many. This will help streamline the process and, most importantly, save cost for both healthcare providers and consumers, especially when it comes to patient care. – Scott Stiner, UM Technologies, LLC

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