AI

Technological innovation has the power and promise to transform healthcare. This series spotlights companies developing such cutting-edge innovations—ranging from brain-computer and muscle-machine interfaces to 3D-printed breast bioprostheses and beyond.

MAI-DxO AI reportedly diagnosed complex medical cases with over four times higher accuracy than generalist physicians and saved costs.

The acquisition, part of a strategic partnership to accelerate Arcadia's growth and innovation, marks an exit for former investor Peloton Equity.

Philipp von Gilsa, CEO of kontakt.io, says the company's real-time location services provide location information for equipment to increase utilization rates and enable clinicians to quickly call for help using wearable duress buttons.

Also, new mobile applications promoting mental wellbeing have been launched.

Also, a Taiwanese startup has received the US FDA's 510(k) clearance for its neurosurgical robot.

Different types of artificial intelligence help mirror clinical judgement and deliver real-time insights across the areas of the mid-revenue cycle, specifically utilization management, clinical documentation and coding, says William Chan, cofounder and CEO of Iodine Software.

While robust data governance will be required to ensure trustworthiness and compliance, Velatura Public Benefit Corporation's Prashant Natarajan believes that in 2026, AI will help more providers empower, engage and educate patients.

Nicole Rogas, RevSpring president, says health systems can improve the billing experience and collect more revenue by using AI and data analytics to create personalized messages delivered via patients' preferred contact methods.

AI tools can personalize patients' searches for providers, but Kyruus Health's Gen Conlin believes nurse informaticists' ability to ensure tool accessibility and accuracy are vital to ensuring patients find the right care.