From the health histories of patients to the effectiveness of different healthcare services, hospitals are sitting on a treasure trove of historical data. Unfortunately, most of these data go unused, often because they are so difficult to store or format for actionable use.

Due to inconsistencies in numerous areas, such as documentation, structure, formatting, and aggregation methods, hospital data are widely viewed as a burden rather than an advantage. Most hospitals also simply lack the manpower to organize and manage this overwhelming volume of information.

As a result, hospitals miss out on many opportunities to drive improvements in health outcomes and operational efficiency. And when efficiency suffers, staff members become overworked and burn out, which has since prompted many healthcare workers to leave their professions.

Fortunately, recent advancements in artificial intelligence can help hospitals finally leverage large and complex data sets. With myriad valuable trends and insights at their disposal, hospitals can deliver better patient care, identify operational hazards, and optimize operations to manage their workloads without compromising the mental health of staff members.

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