State of AI in Healthcare and Life Sciences Survey Report

The document is a survey report detailing the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare and life sciences sectors as of 2026. It outlines the significant growth in AI adoption, noting that 70% of organizations are actively using AI, a rise from 63% in 2025. The report highlights key trends, including the increasing use of generative AI and large language models, which have grown from 54% to 69%. It emphasizes the importance of predictive and data analytics, with 65% of organizations utilizing AI for these purposes. The report also discusses the tangible business impacts of AI, with many organizations reporting a return on investment from AI applications in medical imaging and drug discovery. Furthermore, it examines the role of open-source models in enhancing AI capabilities and notes the promising emergence of agentic AI, which is being adopted by 47% of organizations. The report concludes with insights into the varying challenges faced by large and small organizations in deploying AI effectively.