Most of us read (and love) the Dilbert cartoons. Scott Adams captures classic workplace inefficiency so masterfully. There’s one that comes to mind, about keeping things simple. It goes like this: Dilbert: “The secret to success is to keep things simple.” Alice: “Do you mean simple in the absolute sense or relative to the alternatives?”
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Since the pandemic began, we’ve witnessed ways in which Robotic Process Automation (RPA) reduces gaps, increases organizational productivity, and streamlines operations. These are the driving reasons why many hospitals and health systems are embracing the benefits of RPA, and prioritizing it as a key aspect of their digital transformation. Here are a few areas to
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Automating the Lab Order Entry Process in Telehealth CASE STUDY | TELESCOPE HEALTH Organization: Telescope HealthLocation: Jacksonville, FLGoals: Increase efficiency, reduce errors, align to provider workflowsResults: Improved accuracy, reduced data entry process by 85%, reduced error rates by 70%, reduced manual labor by 4 FTEs Telescope Health, a telemedicine provider in Northeast Florida, chose Boston
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Hospitals and health systems are scrambling to overcome unprecedented clinical and revenue cycle disruptions. According to an April 14th study by the MGMA, 97% of medical provider organizations have experienced a negative financial impact related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, providers reported a 60% decrease in patient volume and a 55% decrease in revenue
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Supply chain and procurement departments are strained, not only on procurement, but by the additional human resources necessary to physically place orders, check inventories, and manage critically needed materials. Our client hospitals have found success in navigating these COVID-19 challenges by using automation in materials management and supply chain. Automating tasks normally handled by staff
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Supply chain management costs consistently rank as some of the largest expenses for healthcare and hospital systems. What can be done to better manage rising costs and tighten up cost structures? Here are five examples of applications and processes where a digital workforce, supplied through intelligent automation, is most effective: Charges to Cost Centers, Order
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Deloitte conducted a 2017 global survey of more than 400 leaders from various industries. Fifty-three percent of respondents said they’d already implemented RPA technology. This percentage is expected to increase to near-universal adoption in the next few years. Automation empowers hospital and health system professionals to accomplish a wider array of responsibilities within time and
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According to Accenture, “Nearly 90% of organizations believe the ‘Triple-A Trifecta’ of automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) will become the holy grail of business and process transformation.” The pressure is on to find better ways to accomplish tedious tasks in digital health. These three technologies; AI, machine learning, and automation are not only saving
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