Is AI all that it promised it would be? The tangible evidence that it is working lies in its ability to enhance human efficiency, streamlining tasks like scheduling and data management to allow caregivers to focus on patient needs. Unique partnerships between VCs, VC-backed startups and health systems are often a testing ground for these new innovations. While the success of these partnerships varies, collaborations are an ideal avenue to drive innovation and improve outcomes through the use of AI and emerging technology. Both technology and novel partnerships can deliver meaningful, yet measured, impacts by supporting—not replacing—human expertise. Let's meet this unlikely trio of leaders!