Global healthcare leaders embrace generative AI to close ‘critical gap’ says Philips report
Healthcare leaders from around the globe are increasingly embracing generative AI, with 85% of 2,800 surveyed across 14 countries either currently investing in the technology or planning to do so within the next three years. This finding is highlighted in the Philips' Future Health Index report, along with possible solutions for staff shortages and analysing patient data.
Addressing global healthcare challenges with data and AI
According to the recently published Philips' Future Health Index 2024 report, timely access to care is essential for an effective healthcare system. However, growing wait times and staff shortages are making it increasingly difficult for people to receive the care they need when they need it. AI and data insights have the potential to enhance patient care and alleviate strain on the healthcare system by enabling quicker diagnoses and treatment decisions.
However, despite access to a wealth of data, healthcare organisations often struggle to extract actionable insights - in what the Philips Health Report terms the ‘insights gap’. Effective patient care depends on accurate and timely access to data, yet 94% of healthcare leaders face data integration challenges that hinder high-quality care. Consequently, 38% of experts report that staff spend substantial time gathering patient data, leaving less time for direct patient care.
Healthcare experts believe data-driven insights can optimise treatment plans, identify evidence-based practices, and reduce waiting lists for procedures. The report finds that the key areas needing improvement include data accuracy (40%), interoperability (39%), and data security (38%).
Amsterdam’s role in health-tech innovations
Amsterdam is already exploring and applying AI in a variety of ways including patient monitoring, medication management, treatment planning, radiology, and preventative care. The city’s collaborative healthcare community is setting an example when it comes to utilising and implementing AI with several health-tech companies paving the way such as Healthsage AI, Kepler Vision and Ellogen.AI.
HealthSage AI, headquartered in Amsterdam is improving its comprehensive platform offering AI tools to make healthcare delivery more efficient. Think of a digital ally, using AI to make healthcare smarter, more efficient and more accessible - for both doctors and patients.
Similarly, Amsterdam-based Kepler Vision is developing AI tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed, reducing waiting times. This innovation secured them a €1.5M investment from ROM InWest, helping to launch 'Kepler Night Nurse' - an AI-driven technology aimed at improving care quality, especially for the elderly.
Philips' Future Health report highlights the transformative potential of generative AI and data integration in addressing staffing shortages and improving healthcare data comprehension. The funding, collaborative universities and AI companies in Amsterdam show an innovative life and health sciences hub readily adopting new AI and tech to create tangible solutions for real-world challenges.
