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Artificial Intelligence: It’s Current and Future Role in Healthcare (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

A few examples include: Increasing revenues for healthcare providers by reducing insurance claim denials (e.g. In 2017, Accenture Health reported that the top 10 AI applications will produce an estimated annual benefit of roughly $150 billion by 2026 6 , with the following applications leading the way: Robot-Assisted Surgery ($40B).

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Seven Charts Explain Why Chicago Bonds Rated Junk

MishTalk

By some calculations, the city is on the hook for as much as $63 billion when pensions, long-term notes, and health insurance obligations are included. By the time payments peak in 2026, they will be four times the 2014 level. million to managers and consultants in 2013 — returns have fallen far short of expectations.

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Blockchain: New Use Cases for Governments and Business

Tom Spencer

For example, BHP Billion, a global leader in the mining industry, is using blockchain to improve its supply chain; Ford Motor Company is researching a blockchain-based system for controlling traffic flow; and AXA Group, an insurance company, is using blockchain-based smart contracts to automate flight insurance payments.