Why Investors Are Betting Big on AI-Powered Healthcare
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare diagnostics is revolutionizing the way images are read and hospitals make decisions.
In a recent episode of Market Mixers, available on Spotify, hosts Ally Selby and the author discuss the impact of AI on the healthcare sector and what investors should look out for as innovation transforms diagnostics.
First Wave of AI in Diagnostic Healthcare
The initial focus of AI in diagnostic healthcare was on imaging, with companies like Heartflow (NASDAQ: HTFL) pioneering cardiac CT analysis. This involved turning standard scans into 3D models that quantify plaque and blood flow, providing clinicians with structured pixels, clear economics, and measurable value to make informed decisions about invasive procedures.
Second Wave of AI in Diagnostic Healthcare
The second wave of AI targeted workflow optimization, aiming to improve efficiency rather than just disease detection. New models have successfully reduced analyst time from over an hour to less than half that.
The Doctor will see you… and so will the algorithm.
Author's summary: AI transforms healthcare diagnostics with innovative imaging and workflow optimization.