, we ’ re seeing long wait times and staff shortages making it difficult for people to get timely access to care when and where needed . The Future Health Index 2024 global findings show health leaders believe these barriers to access to quality care are getting larger ,” said Shez Partovi , Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Philips . “ This year ’ s report shows how innovations including AI are helping to free up time for staff and reduce wait times for patients . However , as health systems roll out AI tools to save time and reduce barriers to care , it ’ s critical to bring staff along on the journey to ensure an inclusive AI rollout with patient and clinician experience is at the forefront .”

Staff shortages are taking a heavy toll on healthcare professionals and patients

Almost two-thirds ( 66 %) of healthcare leaders report increased incidence of burnout , stress , and mental health issues in their workforce , deterioration of work-life balance , and / or reduced morale and engagement . Delays in care due to staff shortages are an issue for more than three in four healthcare leaders ( 77 %) – causing concerns about increased waiting lists for appointments ( 60 %), longer waiting times for treatments or procedures ( 57 %), or delayed or limited access to screening , diagnosis and preventive care ( 54 %).

Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology , have announced the results of its Future Health Index 2024 report : Better care for more people . Launched at HLTH Europe , the ninth annual FHI global report shows that healthcare leaders are turning to virtual care and AI-enabled innovation to address pressure due to workforce shortages , financial burdens and growing demand .

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