Americans are split over whether AI will make patient health outcomes better or worse
% who say using AI for things like diagnoses and treatments will lead to __ patient health outcomes
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans are split over whether AI will make patient health outcomes better or worse
% who say using AI for things like diagnoses and treatments will lead to __ patient health outcomes
| group | Worse | Better | Not make much difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | group1 | 36 | 37 | 26 |
| Men | group2 | 30 | 44 | 26 |
| Women | group2 | 42 | 31 | 25 |
| White | group3 | 35 | 39 | 25 |
| Hispanic | group3 | 41 | 31 | 25 |
| Black | group3 | 42 | 27 | 29 |
| Asian* | group3 | 23 | 54 | 22 |
| Ages 18-29 | group4 | 45 | 31 | 23 |
| 30-49 | group4 | 39 | 35 | 24 |
| 50-64 | group4 | 35 | 38 | 26 |
| 65+ | group4 | 26 | 42 | 30 |
| Postgrad | group5 | 26 | 51 | 21 |
| College grad | group5 | 33 | 43 | 24 |
| Some college | group5 | 41 | 36 | 22 |
| HS or less | group5 | 38 | 28 | 32 |
| Upper income | group6 | 26 | 55 | 19 |
| Middle income | group6 | 36 | 39 | 24 |
| Lower income | group6 | 41 | 25 | 32 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race. Family income tiers are based on adjusted 2024 earnings.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
