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Author: Mariah Taylor

Minneapolis-based Allina Health Cancer Institute is launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial using artificial intelligence and a simple blood draw to find and diagnose cancer.

Sixteen hospitals and health systems have been recognized for excellence in oncology by patients and providers, according to the WebMD Choice Awards.

About 60% of newly diagnosed cancer patients made at least one visit to the emergency department for symptoms, but only half of those resulted in hospitalization, a UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center study found.

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Here are nine systems and organizations developing artificial intelligence models to find and treat cancer faster:

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