Northeast Ohio Hospitals Test AI to Improve Care
Healthcare institutions such as Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth are implementing artificial intelligence tools to cut costs, streamline appointments, and accelerate clinical tasks.
Hospitals in Northeast Ohio have begun testing and integrating artificial intelligence technologies to improve patient care quality, reduce costs, and speed up clinical operations.
Cleveland Clinic Pilot Programs
Nurses within Cleveland Clinic are piloting a chat-based AI tool that allows them to ask questions about patient files and receive answers in seconds.
MetroHealth and the Smart Hospital Platform
The MetroHealth System is preparing to launch the Artisight Smart Hospital Platform in its Glick Center inpatient tower, with plans to expand the technology to its Parma and Cleveland Heights facilities.
Wide Applications of AI in Healthcare
Nationwide, AI tools are able to predict patient mortality risk, summarize visits, and approve insurance claims, with expert reports indicating that about 70 percent of clinicians use these tools daily.
Regional Hospitals' AI Steps
University Hospitals is joining a consortium designing tools to quickly review imaging and lab results, while Summa Health is establishing new partnerships to analyze chest scans and automate referrals.
Reliability and Oversight Debates
The rapid growth of the technology raises questions about accuracy, oversight, and the extent to which these error-prone systems should be trusted, while federal regulators closely monitor the process.