We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest.
Physician Survey on Augmented Intelligence
New research from the American Medical Association’s Center for Digital Health and AI shows that physicians’ adoption of augmented intelligence (AI) continues to grow as confidence builds in the technology’s clinical advantages.
An annual survey since 2023, the Physician Survey on Augmented Intelligence (PDF) assesses adoption, perceptions, and anticipated impacts of AI in medical practice. The 2026 results found more than four in five physicians (81 percent) use AI in their practices, more than double the 2023 rate (38 percent). Physicians are cautiously optimistic about the promise of AI—including its potential to combat burnout—but they also have concern about patients using the technology to interpret complicated results without the assistance of a physician.
American Heart Association’s New 2026 Statistics Update
Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed. In addition, a consumer survey done last fall suggests that most people don’t realize that their heart, kidney and metabolic health (how the body creates, uses and stores energy) are connected.
According to the American Heart Association’s new 2026 statistics update, almost 1 in 4 U.S. adults with diabetes are unaware they have it. In addition, Centers for Disease Control data[1] report that as many as 9 in 10 adults with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it.
The Case for Caregiver Support
As caregiving demands continue to grow nationwide, a new report from the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) identifies formal caregiver support programs as a key driver of better outcomes and lower health care costs. The report links hospital-based caregiver support programs to improved outcomes for patients and caregivers, while being financially self-sustaining themselves.
Managing Tomorrow’s Cost Today
UnitedHealthcare and Health Action Council (HAC), a nonprofit employer coalition, released their ninth annual white paper highlighting emerging health trends linked to workforce health and affordability. Based on data from more than 225,000 HAC members with health plans administered by UnitedHealthcare, the report finds that younger generations are experiencing serious health issues earlier in life, with substantial implications for employer-sponsored health plans. As part of its commitment to creating a simpler, more supportive health care experience, UnitedHealthcare outlines ways employers can help their employees live healthier lives.
Connected Care: Transforming Healthcare Communication for Better Outcomes
New research from Mitel (a global leader in hybrid business comms) and Frost & Sullivan reveals a growing operational risk within healthcare organizations: communication breakdowns that directly threaten patient care. These findings mirror industry evidence that poor communication contributes to patient risk; adopting scalable, reliable, resilient, and secure systems in healthcare settings is mission-critical, not optional.
The New Physician Recruitment Reality: Current Trends and the Road Ahead
Jackson Physician Search’s latest report “The New Physician Recruitment Reality: Current Trends and the Road Ahead” examines the factors affecting healthcare as a whole, and specifically physician recruitment using its actual 2025 placement data along with anecdotal evidence from its recruitment leaders.
Virtual Gastrointestinal Care Solutions
The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) released a new independent evaluation of virtual gastrointestinal (GI) care solutions, and the findings are encouraging and surprising. This report shows substantial savings for patients – thousands of dollars per engaged member annually, the highest for any condition PHTI has evaluated to date.
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
New survey findings from the Annenberg Public Policy Center highlight a widening trust gap in the nation’s health information landscape and underscore the importance of trusted medical voices grounded in science.
2026 Physician Sentiment Survey
In a significant shift in sentiment, access to affordable healthcare has overtaken administrative burden as the #1 policy issue for doctors. This concern is particularly acute among younger physicians and those practicing in rural areas, signaling a generational and geographic shift in what the frontline cares about most. The fifth athenahealth Physician Sentiment Survey was conducted online within the United States by the Harris Poll on behalf of athenahealth from October 14-29, 2025.
