US smart wearable users will surge past 100 million by 2025 as AI capabilities drive adoption. Generational preferences, device convergence, and rising form factors like smart glasses and rings will reshape the market through 2028.

“Dr. AI” is the new “Dr. Google”: 60% of US consumers have used AI for health guidance. Healthcare marketers and providers should educate the public on responsible use of AI for medical purposes.

US docs spend up to 3 hours per week correcting AI: Physicians’ liability concerns with AI can be addressed by having them involved with technology purchasing decisions.

Oregon bill seeks to ban AI nurses: If passed, the bill could provide a framework for other states as they work to regulate the use of AI in healthcare settings.

Docs are using AI more, and are more excited about its potential: But physicians want more regulatory oversight before they completely trust the tech. Recent workforce cuts at the FDA could make this difficult to achieve.

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

US hospitals use predictive AI tools, but many use biased data: Most AI models make recommendations based on homogenous data samples, which could actually harm many patients. But more regulatory oversight of healthcare AI isn’t guaranteed to happen in the near term.

Google DeepMind expects AI-designed drug trials to start this year: While the jury is out on how effective the tech is at accelerating drug discovery, that hasn’t stopped pharma companies from pursuing tie-ups with the firm to do just that.

Consumers want AI that’s vetted by doctors: They believe the tech can improve their experience, but only if it’s been responsibly implemented and its conclusions verified by a human clinician.

Investor enthusiasm, AI tie-ups stand out at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: We expect future investment activity to be driven by the AI arms race taking place across the healthcare and pharma industries.

Hippocratic AI rolls out AI agent app store: Licensed US clinicians can use the store to create “AI agents” that carry out certain clinical tasks, helping to augment their work and free up time for direct patient care.

Withings unveils AI-enabled smart mirror at CES: But consumers’ low interest in prior smart mirror products isn't likely to change.

Microsoft, Google enhance genAI offerings for clinicians: We examine the race between startups, health tech companies, and Big Tech giants to show healthcare organizations how their AI tools will drive efficiency-–and why Microsoft could have a leg up on the competition.

Keep it simple, smart, and familiar: Forget futuristic pendants and pins—AI wearables that look like regular gear but pack powerful features will be the ones capturing market share in 2025.

The data: Nurses remain skeptical of the impact that AI will have in healthcare settings, according to Jarrard’s 2024 Nurse Survey Report. Some 837 US nurses were surveyed in September 2024.

Consumers don’t want to pay for patient portal messages: And responding to messages takes up physicians’ ever-limited time. Here’s how AI chatbots could benefit both parties.

Lawmakers criticize HHS plan to regulate healthcare AI: Their position stands in stark contrast to physicians, who could refuse to use the tech if it’s not properly vetted.

Headspace transitions therapist network to contract and part-time roles: Telemental health companies are placing less of an emphasis on therapists and more on AI.