Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, and one area where it is making a significant impact is in optimizing operating room schedules. Opmed, an AI platform developed by Israeli company Opmed, has created a system that uses AI to rearrange operating room reservations in hospitals, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.
Opmed's platform works by running billions of different combinations of rooms and surgery times to find the most optimal schedule. By doing so, it maximizes the use of space and time in the operating suites, leading to significant cost savings for hospitals. The platform also takes into account patient needs and reduces wait times for operations, improving the overall patient experience.
One of the key features of Opmed's platform is its ability to predict when a procedure will take less time than estimated. This allows the platform to adjust the scheduling accordingly, ensuring that operating rooms are utilized efficiently and reducing wasted time.
Opmed's platform integrates with existing electronic health systems, making it easy to implement in hospitals. The company has already partnered with multiple facilities in Israel and the United States, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic.
The impact of Opmed's platform is significant. It can lead to additional annual income of up to $1 million for each operating suite in a hospital. This not only improves the financial health of hospitals but also allows them to provide better care to their patients.
In May, Opmed raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to scale up its platform, highlighting the growing interest and investment in AI solutions for healthcare optimization [9a076895].