How AI is transforming the healthcare industry in the US
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, decision making, and problem solving. AI has been advancing rapidly in recent years, thanks to the availability of large amounts of data, powerful computing resources, and breakthroughs in algorithms. AI has also been making significant impacts in various industries, such as manufacturing, education, finance, and entertainment. However, one of the most promising and important domains for AI applications is healthcare, where it can help improve the quality, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of care. The healthcare industry in the US faces many challenges, such as rising costs, aging population, chronic diseases, workforce shortages, and health disparities. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the national health expenditure in the US reached $3.8 trillion in 2019, or 17.7% of the gross domestic produc