Why Healthcare Startups in the USA & UK Need Generative AI for Patient Engagement in 2025
The year 2025 marks a tipping point for generative AI in healthcare, especially in patient engagement. McKinsey & Company reports that more than 65% of healthcare startups in the USA are prioritizing AI patient engagement solutions such as virtual health assistants and ambient medical scribes. In the UK, Catalyst predicts accelerated adoption of AI triage healthcare chatbots and AI in telehealth patient support to help meet NHS-backed digitization goals. Business Insider (2025) highlights two adoption signals driving momentum: Ambient AI scribes are reducing administrative work by up to 40% , giving clinicians more time for direct care. Automated patient outreach platforms are reducing no-shows, cutting costs, and improving adherence to treatment. For healthcare startups, the near-term value pool is clear — AI can reduce call center burden, improve patient experience analytics, and enhance AI patient satisfaction scores without requiring massive workforce expansion. 👉 At...