Optimizing Outcomes: How Technology Enhances Care in Resource-Constrained Environments

As care costs soar and critical resources shrink, health systems face mounting pressure to balance profitability with accessible care. The American Hospital Association’s 2023 report highlights this, noting a 17.5% rise in hospital expenses and a 20.8% increase in labor costs from 2019 to 2022, factors leading to hospital closures.

AI and automation have emerged as key solutions to counter these challenges, promising improved financial health (American Hospital Association, 2023). The operating room, a key economic driver for the hospital, is an ideal starting point for this transformation.

This whitepaper provides valuable insights on:

• 7 strategies to enhance OR utilization
• Detailed case studies from three major health systems who have deployed AI to optimize their OR including a remarkable 5%+ increase in case volume and 10x return on investment.
• The “Magic Equation” for efficient and impactful healthcare transformation