Hippocratic AI, a U.S.-based startup, has announced plans to launch its generative AI healthcare assistant in Japan to help address the country’s growing shortage of medical professionals. With Japan’s rapidly aging population—one of the highest globally—CEO Munjal Shah emphasized that AI is the most viable solution to meet rising care demands. The AI assistant, designed for non-diagnostic tasks, supports patients by scheduling appointments, managing medications, and conducting post-hospitalization follow-ups, offering a scalable way to relieve pressure on human healthcare workers.
Already serving 2.5 million users worldwide, the AI agent from Hippocratic AI will be introduced in Japan through a partnership with a Tokyo-based venture firm established in May. Shah expressed hopes that the assistant will eventually evolve to proactively detect early health risks in elderly patients and notify clinical staff accordingly. This expansion reflects Hippocratic AI’s broader mission to enhance global healthcare access through safe, empathetic AI tools tailored for high-need populations like Japan’s senior citizens.