The origins of AI in healthcare, and where it can help the industry – IAM Network

Healthcare is at an inflection point. Machine learning and data science are becoming key components in developing predictive and prescriptive analytics. AI-powered applications are transforming the health sector by reducing spend, improving patient outcomes and increasing accessibility to care.But where did AI in healthcare stem from? And what factors are driving AI use in healthcare today? Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, general manager, healthcare and AI, and chief medical officer, at Amazon Web Services, offered some historical perspective during a HIMSS20 Digital educational session, Healthcare's Prescription for Transformation: AI.