China to lead in healthcare breakthroughs

AI, big data ensures high-quality, affordable services are made available to more people

China leads the pack in the next healthcare breakthrough with the government and stalwart innovators bankrolling a big effort in artificial intelligence and big data that could essentially blaze a new trail in the sector, says an expert.

"For years, the United States has been seen as the impeccable frontrunner for a big bang coming in the healthcare sector, in terms of money invested in digital healthcare, as well as the number of groundbreaking startups," said Sigal Atzmon, president of Medix Group, an international company that offers medical case management.