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AI in Drug Discovery

Machine learning, predictive models and computational biology: how AI is changing discovery workflows and probability of success.

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How AI and Strategic Collaborations Are Shaping Healthcare Operations and Biopharma PipelinesFeb 27, 2026

How AI and Strategic Collaborations Are Shaping Healthcare Operations and Biopharma Pipelines

The evolving healthcare ecosystem in 2026 is underscored by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence to streamline administrative processes and strategic partnerships that boost therapeutic pipelines. This article analyzes recent developments and assesses their broader impact on the industry’s innovation trajectory and operational excellence.

Dr. Alex MorganDr. Alex Morgan
How Elevance Health Is — and Isn’t — Using AIFeb 27, 2026

How Elevance Health Is — and Isn’t — Using AI

Elevance Health is strategically integrating artificial intelligence into its healthcare operations. This approach aims to streamline key processes such as insurance approvals and claims handling. However, the company remains cautious by keeping denial decisions under human review to balance efficiency with accuracy.

Jonathan BlakeJonathan Blake
Mayo Clinic and Merck Collaborate to Enhance AI Training for Improved Patient PrognosisFeb 25, 2026

Mayo Clinic and Merck Collaborate to Enhance AI Training for Improved Patient Prognosis

This collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Merck represents a critical advancement in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare data, with an ambitious goal to improve the accuracy and utility of prognostic models. Leveraging patient data for AI training promises to facilitate earlier diagnosis and personalized treatment interventions across a spectrum of diseases.

Dr. Alex MorganDr. Alex Morgan
Anterior Secures $40 Million to Revolutionize Care Approvals with AI AutomationFeb 14, 2026

Anterior Secures $40 Million to Revolutionize Care Approvals with AI Automation

The infusion of $40 million funding into Anterior marks a significant advancement in leveraging artificial intelligence to transform administrative processes in healthcare. By enabling near-instantaneous care approvals, this technology promises to alleviate clinician burdens and optimize payer operations.

Daniel ChoDaniel Cho
AI’s Growing Impact on Pharma’s Bottom Line: Beyond Drug DiscoveryFeb 11, 2026

AI’s Growing Impact on Pharma’s Bottom Line: Beyond Drug Discovery

While AI has been heralded for its potential in accelerating drug discovery, its immediate financial impact on major pharma firms is primarily driven by operational efficiencies and other innovative applications. Companies like Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AstraZeneca exemplify this broader utilization of AI, reshaping the business of pharma.

Emily CarterEmily Carter
Alaffia Health Secures $55 Million Funding to Expand AI-Driven Platform Tackling Waste in Healthcare InsuranceFeb 4, 2026

Alaffia Health Secures $55 Million Funding to Expand AI-Driven Platform Tackling Waste in Healthcare Insurance

As artificial intelligence technology continues to permeate healthcare, Alaffia Health is positioning itself to address the increasing need for efficiency among payers. By leveraging clinically informed AI to streamline administrative operations and reduce waste within healthcare claims, the company recently secured $55 million in investment to accelerate its platform's development and adoption. This funding milestone highlights the growing recognition of AI's role beyond providers and into payer organizations that face pressures to modernize systems and improve operational outcomes.

Dr. Priya NandakumarDr. Priya Nandakumar
How Bessemer Sees 2026 Shaping Up as Healthcare AI’s Breakout YearJan 23, 2026

How Bessemer Sees 2026 Shaping Up as Healthcare AI’s Breakout Year

The healthcare AI sector is poised for significant expansion in 2026, with transformative impacts expected across clinical applications, value-based care models, and data infrastructure. Bessemer’s insights underscore a surge in AI-driven innovation that could reshape patient care and health system efficiencies.

TCB TeamTCB Team
NIH-Backed Startup Amissa Unveils AI Platform to Improve Menopause CareJan 22, 2026

NIH-Backed Startup Amissa Unveils AI Platform to Improve Menopause Care

Menopause and perimenopause have historically been areas of healthcare with limited personalized treatment options. The NIH-backed Amissa startup aims to change that narrative by leveraging artificial intelligence to aggregate and analyze data, providing improved care strategies for women undergoing these life stages. This detailed exploration delves into the technology behind Amissa's platform and its potential impact on women's health.

Daniel ChoDaniel Cho
Anthropic and OpenAI in Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis of Their AI PlatformsJan 12, 2026

Anthropic and OpenAI in Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis of Their AI Platforms

Both Anthropic and OpenAI are expanding their large language models into the healthcare sector, employing different strategies to integrate AI tools that address a variety of healthcare needs. Understanding their platforms’ design and targeted users offers insights into the evolving role of AI in medicine.

TCB TeamTCB Team

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Biopharmaceutical Industry

Drug development, clinical trials and industry dynamics. What changes timelines, risk and competitive positioning.

Biotech Innovation

Gene therapy, CRISPR, synthetic biology and emerging platforms. Separating what is real from what is hype, and what actually translates.

Healthcare Investment

Where capital is flowing and why the tape moves, across funding rounds, M&A, IPOs and market analysis.

Medical Technology

Digital health, diagnostics and medical devices, and the signals that matter for adoption, reimbursement and outcomes.

Regulatory & Policy

FDA actions, approvals, policy shifts and compliance: how the rules change timelines and probability.