Artificial intelligence and other digital tech haven't changed the health-care industry as fast as some hoped, industry leaders said at The Wall Street Journal Health Forum on Tuesday
Technology is reshaping health care, from pharmaceutical research to detecting opioid addiction, but the magnitude and pace of change isn’t always as dramatic as some had hoped a few years ago, industry leaders said at The Wall Street Journal Health Forum on Tuesday.
Novartis AG Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan said that for now, the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence are on the margin. “It’s another tool in the toolbox,” he said.
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