Using Analytics, Machine Learning, and Simulation Technology to Better Manage Patient Flow

According to a comprehensive report published in 2017 by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, “Failing to achieve hospital-wide patient flow — the right care, in the right place, at the right time — puts patients at risk for suboptimal care and potential harm. It also increases the burden on clinicians and hospital staff and can accelerate burnout. Yet, while many understand the problem, they often lack the comprehensive strategies to address it.”