AI, Telehealth Could Help Address Hospital Workforce Challenges

Technologies such as Telehealth and Artificial Intelligence could help health systems combat professional shortages in hospitals, according to a report on key workforce strategic planning trends released by the American Hospital Association.

In addition to team-based models combining physicians with advanced practice providers and nurses, the other major elements are AI, Telehealth and other emerging technologies like connected and cognitive device.

However, while hospital and health system leaders see AI as perhaps the most effective path to a more productive, efficient and higher-performing health care organization, realizing AI’s full potential will take a collective effort ranging from health IT to successfully integrate into the organization’s daily operations.