Aidoc’s CARE AI model, Artisight’s AI-powered patient monitoring device and Amazon’s pharmacy kiosk are among the healthcare AI and digital health tools named to Time’s Best Inventions of 2026 list.
Time picked 300 inventions and 100 special mentions. The publication said it paid special attention to growing fields such as healthcare, AI and green energy when gathering nominations, then judged contenders on originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. Its Medical & Healthcare category includes 31 picks, and its Health & Wellness category includes 14.
Here are 12 digital health and AI tools from the two categories, grouped by whether they’re used mainly by providers or patients:
Provider-facing tools
1. Aidoc CARE: AI-powered early detection
2. Artisight All-In-One Device: AI-powered patient monitoring
3. C the Signs: A tool designed to flag cancer risk sooner
4. Corsano Multi-Parameter Wearable: A medical-grade wearable that tracks pulse rate, blood oxygen, respiratory rate, skin temperature and activity
5. Helpany Paul: Fall prevention built around patient privacy
6. Pathway Labs EchoNext: AI-powered heart disease detection
7. Ultrasound AI Delivery Date AI: AI-driven due-date predictions
Patient-facing tools
8. Amazon Pharmacy Kiosk: Automated, simpler prescription pickup
9. Ant Group AQ: A platform expanding healthcare access in China
10. Biolinq Shine: A needle-free glucose monitor
11. Hilo Core: A continuous blood pressure monitor
12. Sequel Med Tech Twiist: An insulin delivery system designed to take the guesswork out of dosing
Time’s Medical & Healthcare picks also include pharmaceuticals, such as Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib and Syndax’s leukemia treatment Revuforj.
