Watch for healthcare AI to increase its footprint in patient safety in the coming year.
That’s the word from Stacey Caywood, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Health.
“Imagine an AI-assisted application that runs 24/7 in the background to identify instances where healthcare providers might miss a potential test or therapy for a patient or, even worse, illegally diverting drugs from patients, which could harm them,” Caywood writes in an “expert opinion” company blog post “Ending drug diversion with AI is not. as an example of the scaling AI system-wide to holistically improve patient safety.”
Caywood also expects AI to streamline clinical workflows and improve clinician workforce development. She is one of several Wolters Kluwer thought leaders cited in the article.
All contributors defined expectations for AI in healthcare in 2025. Here are five key excerpts.
1. The next 12 months will likely pave the way for gradual, rather than abrupt, changes.
“Implementing new federal and institutional policies will take time,” predicts Peter Bonis, MD, chief medical officer of Wolters Kluwer Health. “Advancements in AI applications will continue to be limited by workflow, competing priorities, and economic considerations that drive adoption. » More Bonuses:
“The greatest progress at scale will likely continue to be in AI applications that drive revenue optimization, although some technologies like ambient listening will advance because of their immediate promise to streamline workflow and document weaknesses.”
2. The success of clinical GenAI will largely depend on the extent to which it incorporates human contact.
“GenAI is positioned to play a role in improving patient care in 2025, but there is still work to do to improve consistency and ensure patients receive the highest quality care,” says Greg Samios , CEO of Wolters Kluwer Health for Clinical Effectiveness. “This starts with defining responsible GenAI so we can improve efficiency and achieve our goal of superior patient outcomes. » More Samios:
“As we reflect on the year ahead, I think we cannot lose sight of the human contact, the quality of interactions and the reliable data that helps us move forward. »
3. AI and virtual reality will rewrite the way future nurses prepare to practice.
“By 2025, the fusion of AI and virtual reality will transform how students, residents, researchers and entry-level providers, nurses and healthcare professionals develop essential skills,” predicts Julie Stegman, vice president of health learning and practice at Wolters Kluwer Health. “By integrating AI and VR, healthcare educators can create immersive learning environments, personalized learning journeys and real-world simulations that reflect what life will be like when caring for patients . » More Stegman:
“These expert solutions can help reduce the time needed for onboarding and ease the transition challenges new employees may face.
4. AI will improve healthcare “one second at a time.”
“I anticipate we will see an increase in innovation and integrations to integrate evidence-based recommendations directly into the clinical workflow,” predicts Yaw Fellin, vice president of products and solutions for Wolters Kluwer Health, “reducing the number of clicks needed to improve documentation, provide patient education, and receive clinical decision support. More from Fellin:
“Just a few seconds can make a world of difference in healthcare, and with every click recorded, we can significantly reduce the cognitive load on our healthcare professionals and foster more meaningful interactions with patients.” »
5. GenAI just might can— ensure a measurable return on investment for healthcare in 2025.
“In 2025, GenAI in healthcare must move from potential to practical value, focusing on providing tangible benefits to professionals and patients in the system,” writes Holly Urban, MD, vice -President of Business Development for Wolters Kluwer Health. “With this transition from the hype cycle to the value cycle, we will continue to focus on how GenAI can reduce some of the administrative burden on vendors with tools like Ambient Scribes. » More Urban:
“Improving efficiency is always a top priority for healthcare executives, but ongoing friction between payers and providers, coupled with potential regulatory changes related to new [Trump] administration – will make this approach even more precise. GenAI can play a critical supporting role.
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