AI Readiness in 2025: Why It’s Critical for Healthcare and Life Sciences

As we approach 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries, with healthcare and life sciences leading. AI readiness has become crucial for organizations across all sectors, as leveraging AI technologies effectively is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for business success.

The Current State of AI Adoption

The adoption of AI has surged significantly in recent years. According to McKinsey's latest Global Survey on AI, 72% of organizations now use AI, a substantial jump from the previous year's 50%. This increase is not limited to a single region or industry, reflecting a global trend towards AI integration.

AI in Healthcare and Life Sciences

The healthcare and life sciences sector is emerging as a leader in AI adoption and implementation:

• Organizations in this sector have deployed an average of more than 170 AI models in production, expected to grow to 182 within the next year
• 81% of AI-mature healthcare and life sciences enterprises reported better performance in 2023 compared to 2022
• 80% saw moderate to significant improvements in customer satisfaction
• 82% experienced better outcomes in revenue growth

Generative AI: A Game-Changing Technology

Generative AI, in particular, has seen explosive growth. In early 2024, 65% of organizations reported regular use of generative AI, nearly doubling from just ten months prior. This rapid adoption reflects the transformative potential of generative AI across various business functions.

Why AI Readiness Matters for 2025

AI readiness is not just about technology; it’s about positioning your organization to thrive in a fast-changing industry. Here’s why AI is essential:

1. Innovation Leadership: AI accelerates drug discovery, enhances clinical trial efficiency, and delivers breakthroughs in precision medicine. Companies leveraging AI will dominate these advances.
2. Operational Efficiency: AI reduces costs and improves productivity through automation, process optimization, and real-time insights.
3. Personalized Care: AI’s ability to analyze vast datasets drives the adoption of tailored treatments and predictive diagnostics.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Evolving regulations require robust reporting and compliance mechanisms—areas where AI shines.
5. Competitive Edge: By 2025, most industry leaders will have fully integrated AI—those who lag behind risk losing market share and relevance.

Challenges in AI Readiness

Despite the growing adoption, many organizations still face significant challenges in becoming truly AI-ready:

1. Skills Shortage: 68% of IT leaders believe "insufficient skills and expertise" are a challenge when it comes to rolling out AI
2. Data Integration: 66% cite the inability to integrate data or fragmented systems as a major hurdle
3. Infrastructure: 65% report insufficient infrastructure for real-time data processing
4. Data Quality: 62% struggle with poor data timeliness and quality

Risks for Companies Not Fully AI-Ready

Healthcare and life sciences companies that are slow to adopt AI face serious risks, including:

• Higher Operational Costs: Manual processes and inefficient systems drain resources compared to AI-driven competitors.
• Missed Growth Opportunities: Companies without robust AI systems struggle to unlock actionable insights from their data.
• Eroded Market Share: Customers and stakeholders increasingly prefer AI-enabled solutions that deliver better outcomes and value.

How Infocion Can Help with 2025 Readiness

Infocion's tailored solutions in AI strategy, real-time analytics, and cost optimization make it a valuable partner for healthcare and life sciences companies looking to ensure AI readiness in 2025. By addressing gaps, scaling existing AI systems, and integrating cutting-edge technologies, Infocion can empower organizations to lead the market.

Ready to Lead the AI Revolution?

Whether exploring AI for the first time or refining your current AI strategy, now is the time to act. Infocion is here to help you navigate the complexities of AI adoption and optimization, ensuring your organization is prepared to thrive.

Let’s connect to discuss how Infocion can help your business thrive in 2025!

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About the author

Michael Jimmink, MBA, is a husband, father, amateur podcaster and blogger, and SVP of Revenue, Healthcare & Life Sciences, working with companies by meeting them where they are and supporting their Digital Transformation Journey..

Michael received his MBA from Colorado State University and his bachelor's in biology from UC Santa Barbara.