Healthcare fintech startup PayZen has successfully completed a $232 million Series B funding round in San Francisco, led by industry sources. This funding aims to expand the AI-driven healthcare payment platform, designed to eliminate financial barriers to care by providing support for patients through personalized payment plans while improving the financial outcomes of the healthcare system. PayZen's AI platform is integrated into electronic health record systems, analyzing various data points to create customized payment plans for patients.

SoftBank Group has partnered with Tempus AI to create a new joint venture aimed at utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze personal medical data and provide treatment recommendations. SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced the news at a press conference in Tokyo.

Recent studies show that AI can predict one third of breast cancer cases two years prior to diagnosis. The findings highlight the significant potential of AI in breast cancer screening and interval detection. Experts point out that AI should serve as a supplementary tool for physicians, rather than replace medical expertise.

At the annual health conference, Oracle unveiled a generative AI assistant aimed at improving workflows in the healthcare sector. This assistant offers multimodal support through voice and text commands, automating the management of medical records and enhancing patient care quality. Oracle plans to roll out this assistant fully within the next 12 months to streamline healthcare processes and provide additional services. The assistant will allow healthcare professionals to easily access information and enhance the self-service experience. This technology is expected to address healthcare institutions' trust issues regarding generative AI technology.