Healthcare Leaders Target AI and Automation to Address Financial, Operational Pressures

Written By Cecilie Korst

Financial challenges remain a significant concern, with 81% of leaders noting a direct impact on patients, Philips' report reveals.

Healthcare leaders are increasingly turning to automation and AI technologies to address the significant financial and operational pressures caused by staff shortages, according to Philips' Future Health Index 2024 report.

The report, based on research among 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, found 85% of healthcare leaders are either investing in or planning to invest in generative AI (GenAI) technologies, aiming to streamline processes and reduce delays in patient care.

This focus on AI comes as nearly two-thirds (66%) of healthcare leaders report heightened burnout, stress and mental health issues within their workforce, leading to a deterioration in work-life balance and reduced morale.

Cecilie Korst
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