A lot has changed since IBM and Cleveland Clinic debuted the first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research in March 2023. The explosive rise and rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning could turbocharge quantum computing, where ultrafast calculations are made using quantum mechanics principles. This boost could power quantum computing applications in drug discovery and medical diagnostics. Since the...

While mergers and acquisitions in the health services industry declined by 9% through Nov. 15, 2024 (compared with the same period in 2023, according to a recent report from PwC), deal activity is still robust compared with that before the onset of COVID-19, with annual deal volume nearly 70% higher than the pre-pandemic trendline. However, the Federal Trade Commission is...

Improving workflow efficiencies, patient outcomes, patient engagement and information sharing are just some of the ways artificial intelligence can transform aging services organizations. The promise of AI is leading to growing interest in the space. Senior living and post-acute care leaders’ excitement about AI was palpable at the 2024 LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Educational sessions discussed use cases and the...

Artificial intelligence continues to rank highly on trend forecasts for the new year across industries, including healthcare. Kimberly Powell, vice president of healthcare at NVIDIA, for instance, predicts the steadfast growth of digital health agents powered by AI to tackle administrative burdens and create more personalized patient experiences. Microsoft and Philips have similar expectations. But if AI still seems confusing or...

While organizations overall have become increasingly comfortable moving to the cloud, healthcare organizations remain on the lower end of the cloud maturity curve. That’s a key takeaway from a CDW survey of over 900 IT decision-makers across multiple industries, including healthcare. Per the CDW survey, 63% of healthcare IT leaders say the biggest benefits from the public cloud are greater...