AI-Driven Experience Transformation in Regulated Industries: Financial Services and Healthcare

In today’s digital-first world, regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare face a unique set of challenges—and opportunities—when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence (AI). The stakes are high: these sectors must not only deliver exceptional customer and patient experiences but also navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensure data privacy, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Publicis Sapient stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering AI solutions tailored to the specific needs of banking, insurance, and healthcare organizations.

Navigating Complexity: The AI Imperative for Regulated Sectors

AI is fundamentally reshaping how regulated industries operate. In financial services, AI is automating compliance, streamlining operations, and enabling hyper-personalized customer engagement. In healthcare, AI is accelerating content creation, supporting clinical decision-making, and empowering patient-centric care. Yet, the path to AI adoption is not straightforward. Strict regulations, legacy systems, and heightened scrutiny around data privacy demand a partner with deep industry expertise and a proven, ethical approach.

Publicis Sapient’s AI solutions are designed to address these challenges head-on. Our approach is holistic, combining strategy, technology, and human-centered design to deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining compliance and trust.

AI for Compliance and Operational Excellence

Regulatory compliance is a non-negotiable in both financial services and healthcare. AI can be a powerful ally in this domain, automating complex processes and reducing the risk of human error. For example, in financial services, Publicis Sapient has helped multinational banks deploy AI-powered solutions that automate compliance checks, monitor transactions for suspicious activity, and streamline reporting. These solutions not only reduce operational costs but also enhance accuracy and responsiveness to evolving regulations.

In healthcare, compliance extends to content creation and patient communications. Our proprietary generative AI tools enable pharmaceutical companies to generate marketing and medical content that adheres to regulatory guidelines, accelerates approval cycles, and supports global expansion. By automating the creation and review of content, organizations can scale their outreach while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.

Enhancing Customer and Patient Experiences

AI’s true potential lies in its ability to transform experiences. In banking and insurance, AI-driven personalization enables institutions to anticipate customer needs, deliver tailored product recommendations, and provide real-time support through intelligent chatbots. These capabilities not only improve customer satisfaction but also drive loyalty and growth.

In healthcare, AI empowers organizations to deliver more personalized, timely, and relevant information to patients and healthcare professionals. For instance, our generative AI solutions for pharmaceutical marketing allow marketers to create personalized banners, emails, and visual aids at scale—facilitating international expansion and localizing content for diverse markets. Medical teams benefit from AI tools that summarize complex publications and generate first-draft presentations, freeing up valuable time for higher-impact work.

Real-World Impact: Case Studies

Building a Responsible, Scalable AI Ecosystem

Success in regulated industries requires more than point solutions. Publicis Sapient helps organizations build robust AI ecosystems, starting with a clear strategy and diagnostic framework. We assess data readiness, modernize legacy systems, and establish governance structures that ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance. Our proprietary platforms, such as Bodhi and PSChat, provide secure, enterprise-ready environments for developing and scaling AI solutions—empowering employees while protecting sensitive data.

Ethics is at the core of our approach. We help clients establish governance frameworks to address bias, privacy, and risk, ensuring that AI enhances—not diminishes—human outcomes and trust. Our partnerships with leading technology providers, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, further enable us to deliver best-in-class, compliant solutions at scale.

Unlocking New Business Models and Sustainable Growth

AI is not just about efficiency—it’s a catalyst for innovation. In banking, AI enables the creation of digital-native business models, such as rapid onboarding for small and medium enterprises, unlocking new revenue streams and market opportunities. In healthcare, AI-driven content and patient engagement platforms support global expansion and empower organizations to deliver more value to patients and providers.

Why Publicis Sapient?

What sets Publicis Sapient apart is our end-to-end, human-centered approach. We don’t just implement AI; we architect ecosystems that connect people, processes, and technology. Our SPEED model—Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data—ensures that every solution is grounded in business value, regulatory compliance, and human impact. Recognized as a market leader in generative enterprise services, we bring together visionary leadership, deep industry expertise, and a culture of curiosity to help regulated organizations thrive in the age of AI.

Ready to transform your business with AI? Connect with Publicis Sapient’s experts to start your journey toward compliant, innovative, and human-centered digital transformation.