The sixth annual Roland Berger Future of Health study reveals that artificial intelligence, including generative AI, is set to transform the healthcare sector significantly. As healthcare systems globally face mounting pressures, AI is poised to enhance care quality and provide economic benefits. Based on insights from 100 board-level executives and professionals across a dozen countries, the study concludes that AI
Despite the promising advancements, the study also highlights challenges, including a lack of technical expertise and infrastructure in many organizations. Only 15 percent of respondents have partially integrated AI solutions, though 74 percent frequently use AI. The report suggests strategies for healthcare leaders to harness AI's full potential, emphasizing the importance of patient-centricity, strategic thinking, workforce enablement, and securing robust technical foundations. AI's ability to support diagnostic decisions and reduce decision-making time in acute care settings underscores its pivotal role in the future of healthcare.
