AI Adoption: Risks & Legacy Systems
- healthcare,even as organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence and mobile technology to improve patient care.
- The report surveyed 1,750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries, including 200 in the U.S.
- healthcare is rapidly expanding beyond administrative tasks into direct patient care.Approximately 55% of U.S.
U.S. healthcare navigates a widening digital divide amidst surging AI adoption and escalating security concerns. A new report reveals that outdated legacy systems leave many healthcare networks vulnerable to cyberattacks. this article dives into the critical need for improved healthcare data security and AI adoption strategies. News Directory 3 highlighted how the use of AI in U.S. healthcare is rapidly expanding, yet legacy systems present meaningful obstacles, impacting care quality. Data security is the top concern for IT leaders, demanding stronger mobile device management.Discover the balance between embracing AI and protecting sensitive patient data. What steps can healthcare organizations take to fortify their digital future? Discover what’s next …
Digital Divide Widens in Healthcare: AI Surges Amid Security Concerns
Updated June 14,2025
A growing digital divide is emerging in U.S. healthcare,even as organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence and mobile technology to improve patient care. Many are hampered by legacy systems and escalating security threats, according to a new report.
The report surveyed 1,750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries, including 200 in the U.S. It found that 53% of U.S. healthcare IT leaders acknowledge their reliance on outdated technology. Furthermore,44% report that these systems make them susceptible to cyberattacks. This highlights the critical need for improved healthcare data security and AI adoption strategies.
AI Adoption Accelerates
the use of AI in U.S. healthcare is rapidly expanding beyond administrative tasks into direct patient care.Approximately 55% of U.S. healthcare organizations now use AI for personalized treatments, ranking the U.S.second globally in this area. The use of AI for administrative purposes has more than doubled from 25% in 2024 to 55% in 2025.
Legacy Systems Pose Challenges
The persistence of outdated technology presents a significant obstacle. The report indicates that 93% of IT leaders encounter challenges related to legacy systems, IoT, and telehealth implementations. These older systems cause delays in accessing crucial data, ultimately affecting the quality of care. This underscores the importance of security risks management.
The impact of legacy IT includes:
- 44% of U.S. respondents report their network is vulnerable to security attacks.
- 41% face difficulties integrating Electronic Medical Records.
- 38% spend excessive time fixing preventable issues.
- 31% report staff cannot quickly access patient data.
Rising Security Risks
Data security is the primary concern for one in three U.S. healthcare IT leaders. Threats originate from various sources. half of the leaders have experienced a breach from an outside source in the past year, and nearly as many (47%) have dealt with accidental leaks by staff. A significant 80% are concerned about patient data security when mobile devices are disposed of.
Enterprise Mobility management
Mobile technology is integral to modern care delivery, from patient check-ins to bedside monitoring. While all surveyed organizations use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions,many find their current systems inadequate for securely and efficiently managing the growing number of devices.
IT leaders prioritize the following features in their MDM solutions:
- Security management (69%)
- Cyberthreat protection (56%)
- App Management (55%)
- Compliance and policy enforcement (52%)
- Remote troubleshooting (49%)
What’s next
Healthcare organizations must prioritize upgrading their IT infrastructure and strengthening security protocols to fully leverage the benefits of AI and mobile technologies while safeguarding patient data.