Healthtech news and trends

OpenAI Considering Investment in Venture to Connect Brains and Computers
Investments // August 12, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to invest in a new venture that aims to connect human brains with computers. 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...

Stanford AI Agents’ Lab Finds Promising COVID-19 Drug Leads in Days
artificial intelligence // August 08, 2025

Like any busy scientist, Stanford University professor James Zou would like to explore hundreds of research ideas but only has time for two or three. So he thought of a novel approach: Create artificial intelligence (AI) agents modeled after his lab and let them tackle...

White House Says 60 Firms Commit to Build Digital Health Ecosystem
Healthcare // July 30, 2025

The White House said Wednesday (July 30) that several healthcare and tech companies pledged to begin building a “next-generation digital health ecosystem.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Microsoft Says AI Tool Outperforms Physicians on Complex Medical Cases
artificial intelligence // June 30, 2025

Microsoft AI said Monday (June 30) that the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) correctly diagnoses 85% of diagnostically complex cases published by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), compared to a mean accuracy of 20% among the practicing physicians the company included in a study....

Interviews & Exclusives
90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI

March 18, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. 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 form, […]

Huma’s 13-Year Journey to Creating a Global Healthcare Network

July 29, 2024
Digital innovation, no matter the sector, relies on scalable, secure and interoperable technological infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Telehealth Declines as AI and In-Person Visits Rise Post-Pandemic

July 04, 2024
During the pandemic, they were heroes. Now, they’re apparently expendable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes

March 01, 2024
The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Quick Reads
OpenAI Considering Investment in Venture to Connect Brains and Computers

August 12, 2025
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to invest in a new venture that aims to connect human brains with computers. 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 form, […]

White House Says 60 Firms Commit to Build Digital Health Ecosystem

July 30, 2025
The White House said Wednesday (July 30) that several healthcare and tech companies pledged to begin building a “next-generation digital health ecosystem.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Microsoft Says AI Tool Outperforms Physicians on Complex Medical Cases

June 30, 2025
Microsoft AI said Monday (June 30) that the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) correctly diagnoses 85% of diagnostically complex cases published by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), compared to...

Ant Group Unveils AI-Powered Healthcare Smartphone App

June 26, 2025
China-based Ant Group has reportedly unveiled a new, AI-powered health app for smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...