Microsoft Acquisition Draws Attention To AI As Doctor’s Assistant

While the thought of applying artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare might bring to mind images of a robotic doctor’s office where scans, questionnaires and prescription printouts could be all it takes to tend to patient care, the reality of using the technology in this sector is a little less glamorous, but nonetheless critical. In fact, one of the key benefits of bringing AI and machine learning to healthcare is caring for the caretakers themselves by reducing burnout.