Health systems are increasingly adopting outsourcing as a strategic method for managing their IT functions. This approach not only offers cost savings but also enables organizations to scale rapidly.
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has deployed a conversational artificial intelligence tool within its patient access center, which serves almost 1,000 CHS-affiliated primary care providers and handles more than 25,000 inbound calls a day.
A little more than one year ago, Cleveland-based University Hospitals completed its transition to Epic, a process that converted 5.6 million patient records and scheduling systems into one EHR.
The American Hospital Association sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Administrator of CMS, urging her to ensure continued access to remote prescribing for controlled substances.
Almost a quarter of nurses are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence in healthcare, with trust in accuracy and lack of human interaction their top concerns, according to McKinsey & Co.
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, AI has become a key focus for health systems and healthcare vendors. However, the ability to harness its full potential could be hindered by staffing challenges within IT departments.
