# Resistance to AI Adoption * **Definition:** Resistance to AI Adoption refers to the reluctance or opposition encountered among healthcare professionals, organizations, or patients when integrating artificial intelligence technologies into clinical practices, workflows, or decision-making processes. This resistance can stem from concerns about job displacement, lack of trust in AI systems, fear of change, insufficient training, or perceived threats to patient care quality. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Resistance to AI Adoption ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Resistance to AI Adoption**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/7/2025 | [**AI being used more often at point of care, KLAS research shows - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/ai-being-used-more-often-point-care-klas-research-shows) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**The Influence of AI Technology in Business Analysis in Health Care - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/influence-ai-technology-business-analysis-health-care-techcanvass-2n1hf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**Roundup: AI and cloud tackle cyber risk and improve workflows - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/roundup-ai-and-cloud-tackle-cyber-risk-and-improve-workflows) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Launching the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) A Consortium to Facilitate ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830340/jama_emb_2025_vp_250019_1738942291.693.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**2024-2032 Generative AI in Healthcare Market Outlook: Size, Share & Revenue Analysis**](https://medium.com/@medinsightjourney/2024-2032-generative-ai-in-healthcare-market-outlook-size-share-revenue-analysis-70cb1b4dbe94) | [[Medium]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Centific awarded AI Chatbot agreement with Premier, Inc.**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centific-awarded-ai-chatbot-agreement-with-premier-inc-302362640.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Centific awarded AI Chatbot agreement with Premier, Inc. - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/centific-awarded-ai-chatbot-agreement-223800753.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**How responsible AI can improve health equity and access to care - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-responsible-ai-can-improve-health-equity-and-access-care) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Preparing for the AI Revolution in Healthcare: Seizing Opportunities from the Stargate Initiative**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/preparing-ai-revolution-healthcare-seizing-from-vaikunthan-rajaratnam-y1uxc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Takeda opens innovation centre in Bengaluru - Computer Weekly**](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366618110/Takeda-opens-innovation-centre-in-Bengaluru) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**Hyperautomation in Healthcare: Transforming IT with Benefits and Risks**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/13/hyperautomation-in-healthcare-transforming-it-with-benefits-and-risks/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**AI and the Art of Nursing - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-and-art-nursing-2025a10000jg) | [[Medscape]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**The AI Revolution in Healthcare. Authors: Tim Hulsen, Senior Data & AI… - Philips Technology Blog**](https://medium.com/philips-technology-blog/the-ai-revolution-in-healthcare-2fe341229ac2) | [[Medium]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**How GSIs Help Healthcare Providers Improve Patient Care With GenAI**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemcdowell/2024/12/16/how-gsis-help-healthcare-providers-improve-patient-care-with-genai/) | [[Forbes]] | | 12/14/2024 | [**The Future of Production: Scaling Innovation with Hybrid Computing, AI, and Automation**](https://www.cioreview.com/news/the-future-of-production-scaling-innovation-with-hybrid-computing-ai-and-automation-nid-40640-cid-175.html) | [[CIO Review]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**HEALWELL Acquires Control of Mutuo Health Solutions to Build Next Generation of AI ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/healwell-acquires-control-mutuo-health-081500899.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/23/2024 | [**Machine Learning Tools Market Future Analysis of its Market Size, Technology ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/machine-learning-tools-market-future-analysis-its-size-technology-j087e) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**Health Boards Of Directors Must Drive AI Governance And Accountability - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/11/22/health-boards-of-directors-must-drive-ai-governance-and-accountability/) | [[Forbes]] | | 10/12/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/taxonomy/term/7341/m89gsv6dzcjz.jsp/page/6?type=news&page=1) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Kipu Health Collaborates with AWS to Bring Cutting-Edge Generative AI to Behavioral Health Industry**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kipu-health-collaborates-with-aws-to-bring-cutting-edge-generative-ai-to-behavioral-health-industry-302268383.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/30/2024 | [**New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240930/New-center-established-to-bridge-AI-technology-and-healthcare-applications.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 9/25/2024 | [**How AI is shaping the future of medicine - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91196757/how-ai-is-shaping-the-future-of-medicine) | [[Fast Company]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**The 'long-term vision' of AI at Mass General Brigham - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/the-long-term-vision-of-ai-at-mass-general-brigham.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**The AI debate: 6 ASC leaders weigh in**](https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/the-ai-debate-6-asc-leaders-weigh-in.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 6/15/2024 | [**Responsible AI: Transforming risk management in the Philippines**](https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/06/16/602169/responsible-ai-transforming-risk-management-in-the-philippines/) | bworldonline.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **IBM**: A technology company collaborating with various organizations to enhance AI governance and compliance. - **Providence**: A health system implementing a comprehensive AI governance strategy to ensure ethical AI use and patient safety. - **Gartner**: A research and advisory company that provides insights into AI project success rates and challenges. - **Kaiser Permanente**: A healthcare organization emphasizing responsible AI use to enhance patient care. - **HCLTech**: A technology company focusing on responsible AI practices and governance. - **Hippocratic AI**: A healthcare technology company focused on developing a safety-focused Large Language Model for healthcare. - **WellPower**: A community mental health center exploring AI to reduce administrative burdens and improve care. - **Mass General Brigham**: A leading adopter of AI in healthcare, focusing on enhancing patient care through innovative applications. - **Philips**: A leader in healthcare technology that emphasizes a human-centered approach to AI development. - **Amazon**: Utilizes Generative AI tools like Amazon Q to enhance operational efficiencies in healthcare. - **Takeda**: A biopharmaceutical company focusing on AI-driven drug discovery and digital health applications. - **RAAPID**: A healthcare AI company that reported significant revenue growth and secured investment to enhance its Neuro-symbolic AI platform. - **QuantHealth**: A company focused on AI-powered drug development, emphasizing the importance of security in clinical trials. - **CommonSpirit**: A healthcare provider focusing on using AI to enhance care rather than replace human roles. - **Premier, Inc.**: A healthcare improvement company that collaborates with Centific to facilitate AI adoption among its members. - **Public Consulting Group (PCG)**: A consulting firm partnering with Synergist Technology to improve AI governance and compliance across industries. - **Microsoft**: A technology giant that has launched AI-driven innovations in healthcare, collaborating with various organizations to improve clinical workflows. - **Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore**: An academic institution collaborating with the National Healthcare Group to integrate AI in medicine. - **Viz.ai**: A leader in AI-powered care coordination, expanding its platform to enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes. - **Gwynedd Mercy University**: An educational institution focusing on the ethical use of technology, including AI, in healthcare education. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **HCLTech and MIT Technology Review Insights**: A study highlighting the gap in responsible AI practices and the need for frameworks. - **IBM and e&**: Partnered to implement a comprehensive AI governance solution to enhance compliance and ethical practices. - **PCG and Synergist Technology**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance AI governance, security, and compliance solutions. - **WellPower and Iliff Innovation Lab**: Exploring AI to enhance mental health services and reduce administrative burdens. - **Hippocratic AI and Nurses on Boards Coalition**: A strategic partnership aimed at enhancing nurses' influence in healthcare technology through leadership training and workshops. - **Kipu Health and AWS**: Collaboration to introduce AI solutions aimed at enhancing the behavioral health industry. - **NTU Singapore and National Healthcare Group**: Collaboration to establish the Centre of AI in Medicine (C-AIM) for practical medical applications. - **Humana and Google Cloud**: A multiyear agreement to modernize cloud infrastructure and develop generative AI solutions. - **Viz.ai and Microsoft**: A collaboration to integrate diagnostic imaging AI models into clinical workflows. - **Centific and Premier, Inc.**: A national group purchasing agreement enabling Premier members to access AI solutions at special pricing. - **HEALWELL and Mutuo Health Solutions**: HEALWELL acquired a 51% interest in Mutuo Health to enhance its AI-driven healthcare technologies. - **Gwynedd Mercy University**: Plans to open a Healthcare Innovation Center to focus on ethical technology use in healthcare education. - **GE HealthCare and Sutter Health**: A seven-year strategic partnership to enhance access to imaging services. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI Governance Frameworks**: Recommendations for comprehensive AI governance to ensure safety, transparency, and compliance. - **AI Training Initiatives**: Organizations like Traliant are launching training courses focused on the ethical use of AI in the workplace. - **AI Governance**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly prioritizing ethical AI use, with frameworks being established to ensure compliance and patient safety. - **AI for India 2030**: An initiative aimed at integrating AI into India's socio-economic framework to tackle systemic challenges. - **Trustworthy Responsible AI Network (TRAIN)**: A network promoting responsible AI practices in healthcare, focusing on underserved communities. - **Human-Centered AI Development**: An approach advocated by Philips to ensure AI enhances healthcare professionals' capabilities while adhering to ethical principles. - **AI Explainability (XAI)**: The need for AI systems to provide understandable reasoning for their outputs, crucial for healthcare professionals to trust AI in clinical settings. - **AI in Clinical Care Mastermind**: A program for healthcare executives to share AI strategies and experiences. - **Generative AI**: Utilized for creating synthetic datasets and improving imaging diagnostics, but requires careful consideration of ethical challenges. - **Generative AI in Healthcare Market**: Projected to grow significantly, indicating a rising demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions. - **AI Centers in Hospitals**: Establishing dedicated centers to integrate AI into healthcare operations, such as Mount Sinai's AI center. - **Hyperautomation**: Integrates AI and robotic process automation to streamline healthcare operations and enhance cybersecurity. - **Healthcare Roundtable**: Hosted by UW Health and Epic to discuss strategies for effective AI implementation in healthcare. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Transforming personalized medicine and improving operational efficiencies. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Resistance from Decision-Makers**: Many organizations face pushback from leadership regarding the value and necessity of AI transformations. - **Resistance to Change**: Despite optimism about AI's potential, there is significant concern regarding the lack of human oversight in AI applications. - **Cultural Hesitations**: Cultural resistance and operational challenges hinder widespread AI adoption in healthcare. - **Data Privacy and Security**: 43% of organizations cite data privacy concerns as a significant barrier to AI adoption. - **Training Gaps**: A significant portion of healthcare professionals feel unprepared to implement responsible AI practices. - **Mixed Feelings Among Stakeholders**: Healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patients exhibit skepticism and concerns about AI's effectiveness and ethical use. - **Algorithmic Bias**: The potential for bias in AI algorithms raises ethical concerns and necessitates responsible AI practices. - **Ethical Considerations**: Concerns about bias, transparency, and accountability in AI applications, necessitating robust governance frameworks. - **Workforce Readiness**: Healthcare organizations face a readiness gap in understanding and integrating AI technologies. - **Interoperability Issues**: Challenges in integrating AI solutions with existing healthcare systems. - **Ethical AI Implementation**: The necessity for ethical considerations in AI deployment to avoid biases and ensure patient safety. - **Lack of Human Oversight**: 58% of American adults express concerns about the lack of human oversight in AI applications. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Concerns over data security, bias, and the ethical implications of AI in healthcare. - **Data Quality and Privacy**: Critical challenges in implementing AI solutions in healthcare, impacting trust and effectiveness. - **AI Project Failure Rates**: Gartner reports that 85% of AI projects fail, often due to unclear objectives and inadequate implementation strategies. - **Physician Autonomy**: Maintaining physician autonomy is crucial as AI tools are integrated into clinical workflows. - **Regulatory Scrutiny**: Heightened scrutiny for AI-enabled medical devices, requiring rigorous testing and compliance. - **Implementation Costs**: High maintenance and implementation costs are cited as barriers by 37% and 33% of organizations, respectively. ## Related Topics [[Skepticism Towards AI]]; [[Generative AI Adoption]]