AI is boosting accuracy for clinicians, Philips North America CEO says
AI is boosting accuracy for clinicians, Philips North America CEO says
Publish Date: 2026-06-09 13:08:00
Source Domain: www.reuters.com
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing the accuracy of patient care and improving staff productivity, according to a Philips-sponsored survey.
- The survey found that clinicians can now see an additional median of five patients per week due to AI.
- About 30% of doctors reported budgetary savings resulting directly from AI implementation.
- AI is assisting 27% of respondents in identifying potential medical errors and enabling 36% to see more patients weekly.
- There is a significant lack of AI training for clinicians, with 77% reporting it as unavailable, limited, or inconsistent.
- AI is mostly used for administrative tasks, such as data compilation and scheduling, by healthcare professionals.
- Patients are increasingly seeking AI for health advice, although it does not outperform other methods for healthcare decision-making.
- Health insurers express concerns over AI’s role in potentially leading to unjustifiable increases in reimbursement payments.