Using AI to automate radiology administrative workflow
DOTmed August 30, 2024
PACS/RIS have streamlined image management in radiology departments, imaging centers and radiology group practices, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. Given the prevalent staffing shortages in healthcare, especially among radiologists and technologists, automating administrative workflow in radiology departments and practices can free up staff for other important patient-related tasks, such as prepping patients for imaging exams or reviewing safety requirements (e.g., MRI safety checks).
However, some aspects of the patient care pathway remain manual, particularly patient management tasks such as checking eligibility and pre-authorization for billing, scheduling recommended follow-up exams including incidental findings, and more. Automating these administrative tasks with tools that utilize workflow-based AI provides many other financial, clinical and patient benefits to radiology practices.
Studies have shown that...