3 Surprising Lessons from AI’s Frontlines: What Industry Leaders Need to Know

AI adoption in healthcare is accelerating, but not always in the direction you’d expect. 

At The Health Management Academy, our AI Catalyst team works closely with health system leaders to track the real-world application of AI, from governance hurdles to frontline pushback and the hype-versus-reality of LLMs. This article gives industry executives an exclusive look at what’s unfolding inside the C-suite and why that matters for your strategy. 

In this piece, you’ll discover: 

• Why some health systems are stepping away from LLMs and what’s replacing them 

• How governance fatigue is slowing AI progress more than tech limitations 

• Why trust, not training, is the hidden barrier to clinical adoption 

These insights will help you refine your go-to-market strategies and prepare for 2026 planning. 

This content is adapted from THMA’s member-only AI Catalyst series. To access the full body of research and ongoing insights, apply for Industry Membership. 

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