Overview
- The Philips Future Health Index, published Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surveyed 2,011 clinicians and 20,085 patients across ten countries and found clinicians report AI saves the equivalent of roughly 16 working days a year.
- About half of clinicians say AI increased their capacity to see patients, with median weekly gains varying by country and some reporting as many as eight additional patients per week on average.
- Clinicians cite measurable safety benefits: roughly four in ten said AI has identified or helped prevent potential medical errors multiple times in recent months, and nearly all respondents said human oversight of AI outputs is essential.
- Despite benefits, 70% of clinicians reported training that was unavailable, limited or inconsistent, and 64% said they rely on personal AI tools when employer-provided solutions do not meet their needs.
- The report frames the next phase as investment in role-specific training, interoperable IT systems and formal governance so health systems can scale AI responsibly and preserve clinician trust and patient safety.