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September 27, 2024

How AI Can Help Hospitals Overcome Patient Flow Barriers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform hospital operations and improve patient outcomes. Despite some financial improvements, 40% of hospitals continue to operate at a loss due to challenges in patient flow, such as inefficient transfers and delayed discharge planning. AI can help by utilizing operational data to predict resource needs and streamline patient care.

 

Jonathan Shoemaker, CEO of ABOUT Healthcare, emphasizes that effective AI implementation requires clear use cases and adapted workflows. Rather than simply increasing staffing or bed capacity, optimizing resources through AI can enhance patient throughput and overall efficiency, leading to better outcomes.

 

Read the full article in MedCity News.