6 ways clinicians are using generative AI, charted (Advisory Board)

A new Wolters Kluwer report, based on a national survey of 312 healthcare professionals, reveals that 42% of clinicians now use generative AI weekly, with medical librarians leading adoption. Key goals include tackling staffing shortages (82%), improving admin efficiency (77%), and easing burnout (76%). However, a stark readiness gap persists—only 18% of organizations have formal GenAI policies, and just 20% require staff training. Risks like decision-making erosion, data privacy, and bias remain top concerns. As Holly Urban of Wolters Kluwer notes, “These tools aren’t set-it-and-forget-it”—robust governance and continuous monitoring are vital.