Future of Health Summit 2026

Plenary | Clinical AI: The Future of Care Delivery

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The integration of artificial intelligence into clinical care has advanced rapidly, raising important questions about what effective and responsible deployment looks like across the health-care system. Practitioners are increasingly encountering AI tools in the exam room, at the point of care, and throughout the patient journey, with applications ranging from ambient documentation and clinical decision support to navigation of AI-powered care. As these tools move from pilot stage to widespread use, central questions emerge: How can health systems scale adoption while maintaining physician trust and patient safety? How will AI companies demonstrate meaningful clinical impact? And what must policymakers do to ensure that AI innovations promptly reach the patients who need them most?