AI Articles and Analysis in Healthcare services

The applications of AI in the healthcare and life sciences industries are vast, with data-powered algorithms and analytics promising to upend the status quo. Applications, including the use of AI to interpret medical imaging, optimize drug discovery and development, analyze large-scale data sets to identify patterns among patient populations, and streamline provider workflows, are already transforming the industry. 

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Intermountain Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of 385 clinics and 33 hospitals dedicated to creating healthier communities and helping patients thrive. Intermountain Health merged with SCL Health in 2022 and now employs more than 58,000 people. They serve patients in Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.

Dell Technologies Inc., or simply 'Dell', is a Texas-based multinational technology company. Dell is predominantly known for its personal computing products, particularly its desktops, laptops, and workstations. Gradually, the company branched out into other product and service offerings, including network equipment, software and cloud solutions, and automation services.

IQVIA is a Fortune 500 health information technology (HIT) and clinical research company that provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services for various healthcare stakeholders. 

Athenahealth is a private healthcare company specializing in providing network-powered health services and point-of-care mobile apps. The company’s products and services are designed primarily to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes.

AI and machine learning have promising potential in the field of healthcare. However, there is one significant hurdle healthcare companies often encounter when trying to implement AI and machine learning. The data architecture of current legacy systems in healthcare settings prevents implementing many use cases and limits a company’s ability to benefit from these technologies fully.

The healthcare industry has experienced several changes in recent decades. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), signed into law in 1996, represents one such change. HIPAA was initially intended to simplify how healthcare is administered. However, the law also contributed to the increased administrative burden for healthcare practitioners. 

In just the last year, rapid advancements in AI technologies, particularly in natural language processing (NLP), have dramatically impacted virtually every industry. Most recently, large language models (LLMs) have become front and center – driven by the overwhelming popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT.