Last year, Apollo Hospitals launched an AI tool to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease aimed at initiating early intervention according to market research. The tool, developed on Microsoft Azure, is built on algorithms based on ten years of anonymized data from around 400,000 individuals across the country. Manipal Hospital, for example, is one of the first hospitals to use IBM Watson, a cognitive technology platform, in Oncology to improve cancer treatment service.

AI aids professionals to review images and scans with more accuracy and precision, helping diagnose conditions earlier, which can lead to better patient outcomes. Experts point out that AI can potentially reduce the cost of healthcare delivery without compromising quality or accessibility, which can eventually revolutionize the Indian healthcare system.