Information technology has shown its presence in every sector that requires
automation and intelligence. Traditional healthcare is a major sector in which lots of
advancements are needed. AI and IIoT are two main IT-based advanced technologies
that are required in many phases to convert traditional healthcare to smart healthcare.
The two major requirements of a smart healthcare system are data collection and data
analysis, and both of these requirements can be fulfilled by AI and IIoT technologies.
IIoT can help collect healthcare data in an automated way using various sensors and
other hardware devices. The use of AI-based algorithms and software to replicate
human cognition in the analysis, display, and comprehension of complicated medical
and healthcare data is referred to as artificial intelligence in healthcare. Artificial
intelligence can be utilized to perform the same tasks in a more efficient and costeffective manner. It is always preferable to prevent a disease than to cure it. Artificial
intelligence-based apps can assist users in leading a healthy lifestyle and being
proactive. When customers realize they have power over their own health, they are
more motivated to live a healthy lifestyle. This chapter describes the role of artificial
intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in smart healthcare and
telemedicine.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, E-hospital, Industrial IoT, Smart healthcare, Telemedicine.
