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The current state of AI adoption in healthcare communications

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how healthcare organizations communicate internally and with patients. Recent research, The state of AI in healthcare communications, reveals widespread AI integration across various healthcare communication contexts, with a clear focus on enhancing patient interactions. This in-depth analysis is derived from a subset of data from RingCentral’s broader “RingCentral Trends 2025: The state of AI in business communications” study, specifically focusing on responses from healthcare leaders.

AI adoption trends in healthcare

Between 67% to 76% of healthcare practices are either fully using or actively experimenting with AI across major use cases. Notably, 41.67% of organizations have already fully integrated AI into patient conversations – the highest adoption rate among all applications surveyed.

This prioritization of AI in patient-facing interactions highlights the industry’s commitment to improving care experiences. By leveraging AI to analyze conversational data, healthcare providers are seeing tangible benefits:

  • 66.83% report faster resolution times
  • 59.90% note general improvements in customer satisfaction 
  • 52.97% have reduced customer complaints

Practical AI solutions driving value

While staying current with AI advancements is crucial, healthcare leaders must focus on implementing practical, value-driven solutions that address specific challenges and improve patient outcomes. 

Some key areas where AI is making an impact:

  • Streamlining administrative processes
  • Enhancing diagnostic accuracy
  • Personalizing treatment plans
  • Improving patient engagement and follow-up

By strategically adopting AI-powered communication tools, healthcare organizations can realize significant operational efficiencies while delivering more responsive, personalized care.

Looking ahead

The healthcare industry shows remarkable optimism about AI’s future impact. 67.86% of leaders express a positive outlook on how AI will affect their teams’ work. This optimism likely stems from the early benefits already seen in areas like diagnostics, patient communications, and personalized care delivery.

As AI continues to evolve, healthcare organizations have an opportunity to reimagine their communication strategies. By focusing on practical applications that directly address pain points and enhance the patient experience, providers can harness the transformative potential of AI to improve overall health outcomes.

Download the full report to understand how healthcare execs view the impact of AI on fraud and data security, patient interactions, ROI, and future outlook.

Originally published Jan 22, 2025, updated Jan 23, 2025

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