HealthIT Answers February 20, 2025
By Tim Hanners, Managing Principal, Lumina Health Partners
In 2024, several key trends emerged in the healthcare sector that impacted operating room (OR) efficiency and costs, driven by advancements in technology, shifts in healthcare policy, and evolving patient needs.
1. Increased Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics
AI-driven tools and robotic systems have transformed operating room (OR) efficiency, leading to critical improvements in healthcare. By automating routine tasks, these technologies alleviate the workload on surgical teams, enabling a greater focus on patient care and complex procedures.
Additionally, scheduling optimization through these systems is vital, as AI analyzes historical data and real-time variables to predict patient flow and streamline surgeries. This maximizes resource utilization and reduces downtime in the OR.
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