A new survey shows physicians are optimistic about using generative AI in healthcare clinical decision-making and patient care, but having a trusted content source is key to adoption.
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is poised to transform the healthcare industry and the way clinicians deliver care. An analysis by McKinsey suggests there is an unrealized $1 trillion of improvement potential within the healthcare industry through efficiencies like better data interpretation, automating tedious work, and more quickly surfacing the latest research to clinicians’ fingertips. However, unless the technology is helpful in clinical service and can improve the accuracy of outcomes, diagnoses, and treatments, it won’t be adopted or leveraged to its fullest potential.
One key element of any technology adoption is trust, and GenAI is no different. A new survey commissioned by Wolters Kluwer asked practicing U.S. physicians in large hospitals and health systems about their perceptions of the use of GenAI in healthcare – the result was generally optimism alongside a heavy dose of skepticism about the content sources. Understanding physician perceptions and concerns is key for any organization looking to implement GenAI across their care teams.