Philips Future Health Index 2026: AI is already saving clinicians time and delivering measurable impact in healthcare
The global Philips report says 39% of clinicians have seen AI help prevent medical errors, while 70% report inadequate training.
- On Tuesday, the Philips Future Health Index 2026 report revealed that artificial intelligence saves clinicians over 16 working days annually, though 70% of professionals report that workplace training for these tools remains inadequate or unavailable.
- Survey findings from over 2,000 healthcare professionals and 20,000 patients across 10 countries found that 64% of clinicians turn to personal AI tools because workplace options do not meet their needs.
- Clinicians reported that AI helps them be more precise, with 46% noting annual time savings of 132 hours and 50% seeing increased capacity to treat patients through analyzing X-rays or suggesting diagnoses.
- Philips' Chief Innovation Officer Shez Partovi told Reuters that organizations must accelerate training, while 90% of professionals emphasized that keeping a human in the loop remains essential as AI advances.
- With 86% of clinicians asserting that all AI outputs require human oversight, over half of patients predict that these technologies will help them take a more active role in their care in the future.
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AI Revolutionizes Patient Care, Improves Efficiency in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence is transforming patient care by enhancing accuracy and efficiency, according to a survey by Philips. The technology is poised to change clinicians' roles, boosting productivity and potentially cutting costs. However, many clinicians report gaps in AI training, highlighting a need for comprehensive education.
AI saves clinicians time but most lack training, survey finds
AI saves clinicians time but most lack training: survey
GDANSK — Artificial intelligence (AI) is saving clinicians time, but most healthcare professionals say training in the technology is inadequate, inconsistent or unavailable, a global survey by Philips showed on Tuesday.
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The study, Philips Future Health Index, was carried out through two quantitative surveys, one with 2,011 healthcare professionals and another with 20,085 patients across 10 countries
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