Philips Future Health Index 2025 Highlights AI’s Potential to Transform Cardiology Care
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 27, 2025 – Royal Philips has released its Future Health Index 2025: Cardiology Snapshot, underscoring both the promise and the pitfalls of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against cardiovascular disease. The survey reveals that while healthcare providers see AI as a way to reclaim valuable time and improve patient outcomes, a trust gap remains among patients, raising critical adoption challenges for hospitals and health systems.
Mounting Delays Add Pressure on Cardiology Services
Cardiovascular disease affects more than 640 million people worldwide, and cardiology services are struggling to keep pace with demand. According to the new data, nine in ten cardiac patients globally experience delays in seeing a specialist, with an average wait of nearly 12 weeks. One in three reported worsening conditions during this period, often requiring hospitalization.