AI @ Cardinal Health
Summary
- Cardinal Health has steadily advanced its AI capabilities from initial oncology insights in 2019, launching comprehensive AI solution suites such as Navista in 2021, and integrating AI into clinical, supply chain, and operational workflows by 2025.
- Significant leadership emphasis on AI is evident with the establishment and growth of an AI Center of Excellence by 2025, including senior roles like Vice President and Director of AI to drive AI strategy, adoption, and responsible practices.
- Cardinal Health's AI initiatives focus on reducing costs, improving patient care, and enhancing clinical workflows through applications in oncology, supply chain management, clinical documentation, and predictive analytics, supported by major cloud partnerships and strategic acquisitions.
VIBE METER
4 AI Use Cases at Cardinal Health
Inventory Fulfillment2025
Workflow Automation2024
Supply Management2023
Care Optimization2022Customer Facing
Timeline
2025 Q4: no updates
2025 Q3
Recruitment for Vice President of Artificial Intelligence to strengthen leadership and expand AI capabilities and strategic initiatives.
2025 Q2
Hiring for Director, AI Center of Excellence role aimed at leading AI teams and promoting ethical AI adoption within the organization.
2025 Q1
Establishment of AI Center of Excellence to identify and implement promising AI use cases and launch AI-driven cloud-based warehouse and fulfillment systems.
2024 Q4: no updates
2024 Q3
Educational session on AI and machine learning applied to laboratory and point-of-care testing contexts, reflecting strategic knowledge dissemination.
2024 Q2
Emphasis on balancing optimism and pragmatism regarding generative AI applications to improve diagnostics, patient engagement, and documentation workflows.
2024 Q1
Acquisition of Specialty Networks for $1.2 billion providing access to AI-based PPS Analytics platform to expand analytics capabilities.
2023 Q4: no updates
2023 Q3
Publication detailed two AI use cases supporting Cardinal Health's business goals, highlighting practical AI applications.
2023 Q2
Amy Valley, VP of Clinical Strategy, discussed benefits and risks of AI adoption in oncology practices, reflecting careful evaluation of AI implementation.
2023 Q1
Collaboration with Palantir to deliver clinically integrated supply chain AI solutions, enhancing operational visibility and security.
2022 Q4
Partnerships with Google Cloud and NetApp enabled app modernization and cloud-based patient-centric solution delivery including AI/ML tools.
2022 Q3: no updates
2022 Q2
Deployment of AI-driven Jvion CORE platform as part of Navista to analyze patient data and improve care accuracy.
2022 Q1: no updates
2021 Q4: no updates
2021 Q3: no updates
2021 Q2
Launch of the Navista suite of AI-enabled, connected technology solutions, marking a significant expansion into integrated AI applications.
2021 Q1: no updates
2020 Q4: no updates
2020 Q3: no updates
2020 Q2: no updates
2020 Q1: no updates
2019 Q4: no updates
2019 Q3
Survey of over 180 oncologists highlighted perceptions on AI and gamification technologies in cancer care.
2019 Q2
Oncologists expressed optimism about AI's growing role in enhancing patient care quality according to Cardinal Health Oncology Insights Fifth Edition.