AI In Healthcare
Latest AI In Healthcare news freshly curated for you as of 8 p.m. ET Aug. 31. Learn more about innovative developments, discover emerging trends and read expert perspectives.
Today's Highlights
- Aetna's AI-powered cost-estimation tool, covering over 20,000 medical services, has increased member usage from under 10% to nearly 70% before procedures.
- A recent JAMA article sparked debate on AI replacing doctors by 2030, but a 2026 survey reveals a drop in public trust for AI in healthcare, from 52% to 42%.
- Epic Systems is hinting at providing AI-powered health data tools directly to patients, a strategic shift that could empower consumers and challenge traditional provider-centric models.
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How Aetna Is Making Healthcare Simpler With AI
Aetna technology chief Nathan Frank explains how AI, connected data and consumer-centered design can reduce friction, improve care and lower costs.
ByPeter High,
Contributor
Before AI Replaces Physicians, Someone Should Ask Patients
Reactions from healthcare stakeholders to a recent JAMA opinion suggesting AI can replace physicians by 2030.
Contributor
Measuring ROI For Healthcare AI May Require A New Approach
AI tools in healthcare may add value in novel and non-traditional ways.
ByDr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.,
Contributor
Is EHR Giant Epic Mulling Direct AI Power To Patients?
EHR giant Epic Systems is hinting it may use AI tools to directly empower patients with their health data, rather than just giving providers tools to do so if they wish.
Contributor
AI Will ‘Likely’ Beat Doctors At Key Medical Tasks By 2030, Billionaire Argues
A bioethicist and Vinod Khosla argue in a new paper that AI-only medical care is the future—and insist it will be better than human physicians.
Forbes Staff
The Biggest AI Opportunity In MedTech Isn't Automation
New survey data reveals why AI's biggest opportunity in MedTech isn't automation, but helping commercial teams make better decisions and gain a competitive edge.
ByLee Smith,
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How Barings Is Scaling a $500 Billion Alternatives Platform Through Private Markets Expertise
Barings Chairman, President & CEO Mike Freno sat down with Forbes to discuss how the firm's ownership structure enables long-term capital deployment. Freno also discussed strategic consolidation, expanding global partnerships, and navigating private credit market opportunities.
Forbes Staff
The Smart Way To Use AI To Job Hunt, According To Experts
This week’s careers newsletter looks at how AI can help and hurt the job searching process. Plus, a deep dive on how AI could lead to more disposable workers.
Forbes Staff
AI Is Reshaping Workers Before, During And After The Job
AI is reshaping work before, during and after hiring, changing the skills workers need, the leverage they have and how they navigate employment.
Contributor
Employers Are Treating More Workers As Disposable. AI Could Speed Up That Trend
MIT emeritus professor Paul Osterman estimates 35% of workers are already treated as disposable and artificial intelligence could create an even less secure workforce.
Forbes Staff