AI is transforming care delivery
The Future Health Index 2026 findings demonstrate how AI is already actively reshaping care delivery into a more hybrid, extended care team model.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of clinicians have increased their use of AI tools provided at work, with measurable benefits: Clinicians say AI saves them time every week. Close to half (46%) reported time savings of at least 132 hours annually on average, or the equivalent of more than three full working weeks. 50% report they have more capacity to see patients, on average eight more patients per week.
This freed time is reinvested into higher-value clinical work and patient relationships – fundamentally changing how care is being delivered.
Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation Officer at Philips: “What is really encouraging is that AI is already making a tangible difference in everyday clinical practice, for clinicians and patients alike. We are seeing people save meaningful time, care for more patients, and feel better at work. At its heart, AI is there to support healthcare professionals, giving them more room to focus on what matters most: clinical decision-making and patient care. At the same time, we see many health systems are still early in their AI journey, and there’s real work ahead on infrastructure and training.”
Download the Philips Future Health Index 2026 report to learn more.