Healthcare news and trends

Cancer Never Saw the Algorithm Coming
artificial intelligence // April 30, 2026

Pancreatic cancer kills most of its patients because there is nothing to find by the time they feel sick. Colorectal cancer kills roughly 53,000 Americans a year for the same reason. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

OpenAI Treats Healthcare With New ChatGPT for Clinicians
artificial intelligence // April 23, 2026

OpenAI has introduced a version of ChatGPT designed to help clinicians by supporting tasks such as documentation and medical research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Insurance Denials Meet Their Match in AI-Powered Appeals
artificial intelligence // April 23, 2026

A patient is denied coverage for a drug he has taken for 18 years. His insurer says he should try a cheaper alternative. He finds an AI tool, submits his case and sends the resulting letter to his insurer. The denial is reversed before the...

Amazon Targets the GLP-1 Gap Big Pharma Left Open
Amazon // April 22, 2026

For most patients, a GLP-1 prescription means managing three separate relationships: a clinician, a pharmacy and an insurer. Refills require follow-up. Stock isn’t guaranteed. Costs aren’t always clear upfront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Healthcare’s AI Agents Aim to Give Doctors Time Back

May 04, 2026
Healthcare’s next AI test will be whether agents can give doctors and nurses back something far more valuable: time. Across new reports and commentary, agentic AI is emerging as a practical response to healthcare’s most stubborn problems, from fragmented patient data and delayed care coordination to administrative work that keeps clinicians away from patients. Get […]

44% of Healthcare Treasurers Lack Cash Flow Visibility as Payment Friction Persists

April 17, 2026
Payment friction isn’t a single-industry problem—it’s systemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Amazon and Walmart Want More Than Your Prescription

April 16, 2026
The retail battle is bleeding over into healthcare. It has been for a while, as healthcare and pharma firms increasingly recognize the benefits of physical retail’s distribution capabilities. Get the...

Healthcare’s AI Boom Moves From Bedside to Back Office

April 15, 2026
Artificial intelligence’s promise in healthcare has always seemed intuitive. A system capable of processing vast amounts of patient data, cross-referencing symptoms, and responding in seconds looks like the natural fix...

Quick Reads
OpenAI Treats Healthcare With New ChatGPT for Clinicians

April 23, 2026
OpenAI has introduced a version of ChatGPT designed to help clinicians by supporting tasks such as documentation and medical research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

AWS Launches Amazon Bio Discovery to Speed AI Drug Development

April 19, 2026
Amazon Web Services has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered application for better, faster drug development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

OpenAI Targets Pharma Giants With Purpose-Built AI Model

April 16, 2026
OpenAI has introduced an artificial intelligence model that is purpose-built for scientific research and drug discovery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Digital Health Funding Sees $1 Billion Boost Since Q1 2025

April 07, 2026
Funding for digital healthcare startups has reached record levels for the first quarter of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...