AI proves to be a booster shot for hospitals, diagnostic firms

From clinical care to streamlining hospital operations or enhancing patient engagement, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the functioning of hospital chains and diagnostic companies in India.

- SHINE JACOB & SOHINI DAS

Industry giants like Apollo Hospitals and Aster are already leading the way by implementing tech initiatives like large language models (LLMs) for clinical decision-support and improving patient experiences through predictive analytics and connected devices.

According to a CII-EY HealthTech Survey last week, others are also not far behind, with hospitals across the country, driven by the AI revolution, planning to raise their information technology (IT) innovation spending by 20-25 per cent over the next two to three years.

Apollo Hospitals claims that AI initiatives have helped in reducing emergency incidents by up to 80 per cent, enabling earlier interventions and better patient safety.

“AI has significantly improved diagnostic speed and accuracy. Tools like AI-powered stroke CT interpretation and oncology imaging allow for faster and more precise analysis. Clinical copilots provide real-time decision prompts during consultations, reducing delays and improving outcomes,” said Sangita Reddy, joint managing director, Apollo Hospitals.