Artificial intelligence “is rewiring our modern conception of healthcare delivery,” according to a new Accenture report that shows an array of clinical AI applications are already well on their way to saving the industry $150 billion over the next 10 years.
In the shorter term, the report forecasts a 40 percent compound annual growth rate between now and 2021, with acquisitions of AI startups proceeding at a feverish pace.
The technology represents “a significant opportunity for industry players to manage their bottom line in a new payment landscape,” according to the report, which examined 10 different AI applications, ranked by their potential for cost savings.
