'This Innovation was a Home Run!': Top Tech Projects for 8 Systems

Healthcare leaders showcased innovative tech projects driving efficiency and patient care in 2023. Initiatives ranged from UC Davis Health’s ValidAI, a Generative AI collective, to Sanford Health’s AI-powered “smart hospital” pilot. Examples include Endeavor Health’s natural language processing for social determinants of health, University Hospitals’ partnership with TailorMed to address financial barriers, and Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Conversational AI assistant, Catherine™. New England Life Care implemented robotic process automation for pharmacy orders, while University of Rochester Medical Center introduced ambient digital scribe technology. Avera McKennan Hospital launched virtual patient monitoring, reducing falls by 33%. These projects demonstrate a commitment to leveraging technology for improved patient outcomes amidst healthcare challenges.