• Cotiviti published its 2026 Healthcare AI Readiness Index, flagging AI adoption in healthcare as outpacing governance and cybersecurity preparedness.
• More than 70% of surveyed organizations have begun using AI; nearly 40% of health insurers classify AI as core to operations.
• Only 42% of payers, 32% of providers report being “very prepared” for AI-assisted cyberattacks.
• Shadow AI use is widespread: 60% of payers, 64% of providers report employees using unauthorized or non-integrated tools.
• 90% expect investment in AI and cybersecurity to rise over the next year, despite regulatory and data security concerns.

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