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$3 billion startup Sword Health cuts some physical therapists as it ramps up AI to treat more patients

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Sword Health has made cuts to its clinical workforce as the $3 billion startup seeks to manage more patients with the help of AI .

The startup, which provides virtual care for conditions like muscle and joint pain, let go of 13 of its physical therapists treating patients in October .

Three former employees who spoke with BI on the condition of anonymity said Sword previously had around 75 physical therapists caring for patients.