Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence in Lombardy: a Half-Baked Revolution
In theory, artificial intelligence is the future of healthcare. But in the corridors of Lombardy's hospitals, the future is advancing at different speeds. This is one of the conclusions of new research by Bocconi University, which has mapped for the first time the adoption of AI applications in clinical practice in public and private facilities in Lombardy.
The study, entitled "Adoption of artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice: Insights from a Survey of Healthcare Organizations in Lombardy, Italy," published in Digital Health and authored by Vittoria Ardito, Giulia Cappellaro, Amelia Compagni, Francesco Petracca, and Luigi M. Preti, paints a multifaceted picture: of the 46 organizations that responded, as many as 57% have not yet adopted any AI applications in the clinical setting. The survey was conducted in 2024. Although AI is showing a rapid adoption curve, the results allow for some general reflections.