At the 2024 MedTech Conference held in Toronto, Canada from 15 to 17 October 2024, discussions emphasised the transformative potential of AI in reshaping healthcare delivery.

With approximately 30% of global data generated in hospitals, of which a staggering 90% remains unused, healthcare providers have a significant opportunity to unlock insights through AI-driven solutions. These technologies can process and analyse vast pools of healthcare data, leading to more efficient operations and improved patient outcomes.

The medtech industry currently faces considerable challenges due to inefficiencies, which contribute to an estimated 4% annual revenue loss. These inefficiencies affect financial performance and contribute to increasing administrative burdens on physicians, leading to burnout. AI can help alleviate these burdens by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows, allowing physicians to focus on what matters most — building strong patient-doctor relationships and delivering high-quality care.

AI offers more than just automation - it enables a more human-centered approach to healthcare. When physicians are freed from routine administrative tasks, they have more time to engage with patients, leading to better diagnoses, personalised treatment plans and greater patient satisfaction.

As highlighted at the MedTech conference, the integration of AI into healthcare delivery is crucial for medtech companies and healthcare providers. Investing in AI-powered technologies can optimise efficiency, reduce operational costs and enhance the patient experience. Embracing AI’s capabilities will help create a healthcare system that prioritises meaningful patient-physician interactions, ensuring that quality care remains at the core of medical practice.