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AI on the Frontlines of Care
AI is changing how care is delivered, but adoption begins with trust. Drawing on interviews and a nationwide survey of 500 clinicians and practice leaders, this study explores how real-world users are defining effective, responsible AI in healthcare.
Featured research
2025 Physician Sentiment Survey
Our annual study capturing the voice of the clinician, tracking attitudes toward technology, workflow, and the business of care.
High-Performing Physician Network
A longitudinal analysis with Harvard Business School explores practice patterns and outcomes to show what top performers do differently and how others can do the same.
Patient Engagement in the Age of AI
An examination of how digital tools and AI drive patient loyalty and retention, shaping the patient-provider relationship amid healthcare’s consumerization.
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Future research focus areas
The athenaInstitute’s research examines the forces influencing care delivery and practice performance across our connected network and the healthcare ecosystem. Our ongoing work uncovers how innovation, data, and design are transforming the clinician and patient experience. Some themes we’re exploring:
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