Good health is more precious than gold: for millennia, humans have sought ways to cure ailments, treat injuries, and prevent sickness. New tools and technologies have always been a vital part of health care, from the ancient Egyptians writing medical histories on papyrus, to the invention of the surgical scalpel in 1914. 

As artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing become mainstream, health professionals worldwide are finding these new tools equally invaluable. Digital tools can streamline treatment, develop new drugs, improve patient outcomes and—most importantly— encourage healthy lifestyles that prevent the need for intervention altogether.

Related: Capitol Hill Panel Details AI Benefits in Health Care, October 25, 2023