Spend an hour on the HIMSS floor in Las Vegas and a pattern emerges quickly. Messaging is dominated by scale, transformation, and AI. But conversations with clinicians land somewhere else entirely. The focus is not on infrastructure – it is on finishing documentation and getting home on time.
At Philips, we approach technology as a professional tool, not an added layer of admin. That perspective shaped our main launch at HIMSS 2026: SpeechLive Health. It is a clinical assistant built for the realities of patient care, not just system performance.
From transcription to clinical understanding
“Ambient capture” continues to dominate the conversation. But capturing audio is only part of the problem. If a transcript still needs to be reviewed, structured, and rewritten, the workload has simply shifted.
SpeechLive Health is designed to interpret the clinical narrative. Using models trained on medical data, it turns natural conversations into structured, usable output that aligns with clinical workflows.
- Ready-to-file SOAP notes that follow clinical reasoning, not just spoken words
- Summaries that support coding and reimbursement without additional clarification loops
- Referral letters that reduce routine admin from minutes to seconds
Built for the demands of clinical practice
Documentation needs vary significantly across specialties. A single, generic model does not reflect that reality. SpeechLive Health is optimized for environments where precision and context matter most.
- Psychiatry and behavioral health, where structure and nuance are critical
- Emergency medicine, where speed and clarity are essential
- Primary care, where volume is high and attention needs to stay with the patient
Designed to fit existing workflows
Many solutions require teams to adapt to new systems. SpeechLive Health is built to integrate with existing EHR and telehealth environments. It reduces background noise, limits unnecessary note expansion, and supports secure, compliant documentation within current workflows.
A measurable impact on time
The value of clinical AI is reflected in time regained. Early results show clinicians saving 30 to 45 minutes per day. That time can be redirected to patient care, administrative relief, or simply ending the day earlier.
HIMSS 2026 signaled a shift toward practical application. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us at the Philips booth. We look forward to continuing the conversation in Chicago next year.
