Healthcare Faces Staffing Crisis: AI Solutions Urgently Needed for Timely Care
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
AI offers a great deal of potential to help address the shortage of physicians, nurses, and other essential healthcare professionals, but it must be done in a responsible way, said Sameer Badlani, Chief Strategy Officer and Digital Officer at Fairview. The healthcare industry faces significant staffing shortages that hinder timely patient access, prompting calls for scalable AI solutions instead of limited pilot projects. Badlani argues that effective innovation must focus on addressing fundamental challenges in access and efficiency, highlighting the potential for AI to optimize resource allocation and improve patient engagement in their health management.
