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Geisinger partners on AI platform to better manage operating room time and staff.
Partner Optmed.ai’s AI platform analyzes billions of logistics data points to manage operating room workflow. This allows more clinical procedures to be performed, which increases revenue.
It is used on all 10 Geisinger hospital campuses.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
The platform uses network science and advanced algorithms to improve resource utilization, minimize downtime and create resilient operating room schedules, according to Optmed.ai.
Key features include predictive intelligence for accurate case duration predictions, integration with existing systems, and customization based on specific constraints and preferences.
The platform analyzes historical data on previous OR cases and surgical suites to predict case durations and identify scheduling gaps to create small adjustments to avoid delays.
By analyzing patient flow, staff can move scheduling blocks across multiple sites.
The AI platform optimizes staff scheduling by predicting demand.
Jeffrey Adams, Geisinger’s chief administrative officer for surgical and medical services, said: “Opmed.ai’s advanced platform aligns with our mission to make healthcare more accessible and efficient. We are already seeing early results and are confident that this technology will help us maximize our operating room capacity and accelerate patient care.
THE BIGGEST TREND
In March, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Healtha new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.
Geisinger serves 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. The nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenue from 126 sites of care, including 10 hospital campuses.
Geisinger Health Plan has more than half a million members in commercial and government plans.
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