issued Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 07:11 PM
Artificial intelligence is saving clinicians time, but the majority of healthcare professionals say training on the technology is insufficient, inconsistent or unavailable, a global Philips survey found on Tuesday (9 June).
the study, Philips Future Health Indexwas conducted through a survey of 2,011 healthcare workers and two quantitative surveys of 20,085 patients from 10 countries.
Most AI use cases for healthcare professionals include having a technician as a “sidekick” to discuss work-related ideas, transcribe clinical notes, and schedule patient appointments.
On the clinical side, AI can warn about dangerous drug combinations, suggest diagnoses based on symptoms, and help analyze X-rays and scans.
Of all professionals surveyed, 46% reported saving an average of at least 132 hours per year, and 50% said AI improved their ability to care for patients.
Nurses and doctors said AI allows them to be more accurate and careful, keep up with research and clinical developments, and consider cases in more detail.
However, AI use is outpacing organizational adoption, with 64 percent of clinicians turning to personal AI tools when workplace options don’t meet their needs.
“Organizations are not moving fast enough to provide tools and training,” Shez Parthvi, Philips’ chief innovation officer, told Reuters.
70% of healthcare professionals say training on AI-enabled tools is unavailable, limited, or inconsistent in their organization.
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“Expanding structured role-specific training will help clinicians develop the digital skills and clinical judgment necessary to work effectively with AI,” the report said.
Almost all experts (90%) say it is essential for humans to stay informed as AI advances. 86% said all AI output requires human oversight. Reuters
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