This Week’s Roundup: AI and Healthcare

     This week was a walk through healthcare, companies, AI and us, the consumer of healthcare.  First the sheer size of the healthcare industry was discussed checking in at more than $1 trillion in revenues in 2024.

Apple’s focus on healthcare was also discussed. It’s not just the metrics that will be available to users of the ecosystem. Tim Cook’s vision for Apple in healthcare is more about fostering a culture of health and well-being. He believes that by empowering individuals to take control of their health, Apple can make a truly transformative impact on society.  

Amazon also has entered the healthcare industry in a big way. The focus is slightly different and that is to streamline the healthcare industry. The products and services in healthcare offered by both Amazon and Apple will rely heavily on AI, but mostly in the background.

These were some of the subjects discussed this week in AI and healthcare