Why Real-World Evidence Is Becoming the New Gatekeeper for Health AI
Conversations about health AI over the past few years have focused heavily on model capability: whether the algorithm is advanced enough, whether performance is strong enough, and whether the product can clear a regulatory path. But as we move deeper into 2026, a more fundamental shift is taking place. For many health AI products, the real differentiator is no longer simply whether the model looks strong. It is whether the product can continuously build and demonstrate real-world evidence. That is increasingly becoming the new gatekeeper.