Amazon said it is collaborating with those health systems and insurers such as Blue Shield and Prime Therapeutics in a bid to harness AI to gain insight into patients, as well as to utilize computer vision and natural language processing to automate routine administrative tasks for healthcare professionals.
Additionally, Amazon said it is working to develop AI healthcare tools. One is HealthScribe, according to an Aug. 7 news release, which is a HIPAA-compliant service that leverages generative AI to automatically generate clinical notes from physician and patient interactions.
AI has become a central focus for major tech companies entering the healthcare sector. Google is collaborating with HCA Healthcare in Nashville, Tenn., on generative AI for emergency department visit summaries and nurse handoffs. Meanwhile, Microsoft subsidiary Nuance is a key contributor to AI-driven clinical documentation.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
