Duke Health Leverages Mix of Building and Buying AI to Improve Care

Duke University Health System is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce the administrative burdens faced by healthcare professionals, allowing them to concentrate more on direct patient care. Chief nurse executive Terry McDonnell notes that AI can automate routine tasks, which is increasingly critical amid a growing demand for services and a dwindling clinical workforce. The health system has implemented various AI-driven tools, including models for monitoring patient deterioration and identifying sepsis risks, demonstrating significant potential for improving patient outcomes. Nonetheless, challenges remain, such as the shortage of faculty to train new nurses, which could affect the future workforce despite a high interest in nursing careers.

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