AI-Driven Platform Revolutionizes Patient Care at Saint Peters Hospital
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Jersey has partnered with Lightbeam Health Solutions to enhance its approach to identifying patients in need of food and transportation support by utilizing an AI-driven population health management platform. This system predicts patients at risk of avoidable emergency department visits by analyzing social determinants of health (SDOH), enabling timely interventions and improved care coordination. The initiative comes in response to a pressing need identified during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the critical role of addressing social factors that impact health. By employing dedicated SDOH coordinators and integrating data from various sources, the hospital aims to better target resources and support for vulnerable patients.
