Artificial intelligence in healthcare: 6 health IT executives on what to expect over the next 20 years

Artificial intelligence is gaining ground in healthcare. In 2012, there were fewer than 20 artificial intelligence startups focused on healthcare; last year there were almost 70, according to CB Insights. Additionally, the AI for healthcare sector is expected to drive overall AI market growth over the next six years, according to a MarketsandMarkets report. The overall AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 62.9 percent from 2016 to 2022, when it's projected to reach $16.6 billion. Here, six health IT company executives discuss how AI will impact healthcare over the next 20 years.