Microsoft Establishes Formal Health Care Group, Hires Two New Health Leaders

Microsoft recently announced the establishment of Microsoft Healthcare, as well as the addition of two health leaders to the group. The group results from Healthcare NExT, a company initiative that aims to accelerate health care innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.

The new group will see Microsoft employees working on Healthcare NExT moving under the Microsoft Healthcare banner, which is part of the company’s AI and Research division. According to the company, Microsoft Healthcare will focus on creating strategic partnerships, and driving the cross-company strategy for health care and life sciences. Joining the group will be . . .