Lee Health Embraces AI to Support Patient Care, Improve Health Outcomes, and Increase Efficiency
2024年8月10日 - 2:15AM
(Fort Myers, Fla. – August 09, 2024) --- In an era with
technological advancements reshaping industries worldwide, Lee
Health, the healthcare provider of choice for Southwest Florida, is
leading the charge to prioritize the integration of cutting-edge
technologies to enhance patient care.
Lee Health recognizes the profound impact that technology and
innovation can have on patient outcomes and is committed to using
this technology to empower patients, improve treatment outcomes,
and streamline the way care is delivered.
Lee Health has been honored with the inaugural Pinnacle of EHR
Experience Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative, recognizing our
health system's efforts to enhance the electronic health record
(EHR) experience for physicians. The award places Lee Health among
an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide, including
Kaiser Permanente and Johns Hopkins, to receive this honor.
The Arch Collaborative, a KLAS Research initiative, involves
hundreds of healthcare organizations dedicated to improving the EHR
experience through standardized surveys and benchmarking to uncover
best practices for reducing burnout, increasing efficiency and
accuracy, and ultimately improving patient care.
In addition to the national recognition for supporting
physicians, the incorporation of leading artificial intelligence
(AI) technology across Lee Health allows for patients to see
continued enhancements throughout their wellness experience from
visiting their doctor’s office to inpatient care.
Enhancing patient doctor communicationsAI clinical
documentation revolutionizes the way healthcare providers capture
and listen to patient needs, enabling more efficient and accurate
documentation processes and facilitating more one-on-one
communication with the patient and provider. By leveraging an AI
advanced platform called Abridge, Lee Health empowers physicians to
focus on delivering personalized care to each individual patient
with attentiveness and full concentration, ensuring comprehensive
and timely clinical documentation, and ultimately enhancing
communication. Abridge supports over 50 specialties and 14
languages. It is also embedded into the electronic health record to
provide ease of communication among care teams to further improve
the overall quality of patient care. Lee Health launched the
program earlier this year and expanded quickly from offices to
pilot programs in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency
Departments.
Predicting Patient NeedsA number of AI integrations
utilize predictive analytics to improve care for individual
patients by identifying risk factors early and notify caretakers of
high risks. The system weighs patient’s historical incidents and
current health to determine risks for issues like sepsis. Within an
hour of admission to the Emergency Department, a patient’s care
team can track and predict risks for injuries, infections, and
health concerns in addition to their current treatment. The
additional tracking and information not only helps the medical
experts but also the patient to understand the risks and impact of
the care.
Finding Cancer FasterWith further innovation and
patient-centered care in mind, Lee Health has introduced GI Genius
for colonoscopies. The groundbreaking tool enhances the detection
of colorectal abnormalities to detect colon cancer sooner. By
incorporating advanced artificial intelligence technology, GI
Genius assists gastroenterologists in identifying and removing
potentially cancerous growths, helping to increase early detection
rates and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer for patients. The
technology acts as a second set of eyes to see any potential polyps
or lesions and alert the medical care team to address them
immediately for the best outcomes. Early detection increases the
survival rate of colon cancer.
Early Detection of Heart ConditionsLast year, Lee Health
also added AI-supported heart scans into its cardiac care services,
offering precise imaging technology for early detection and
diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions before patients are even
showing symptoms. The addition of the Cleery heart scans gives Lee
Health the ability to provide proactive and personalized cardiac
care, identifying current issues surrounding a patient’s
cardiovascular health and offering a predictive measure for future
concerns. Findings can be addressed and monitored earlier than ever
before thanks to the microscopic perspective offered by the AI
integration of the heart scan.
"We continue to further our mission to provide exceptional care
to our patients while supporting the efforts of our dedicated
healthcare professionals,” Chief Digital Health Executive Bill
Carracino said. "These innovative technologies represent a
significant focus in our ongoing commitment to providing the
highest standard of care for our patients every day with the most
advanced opportunities to support health and wellness. We are
revolutionizing healthcare delivery and enhancing patient outcomes
across Southwest Florida."
Lee Health's adoption of these innovative technologies
underscores its commitment to leveraging the latest advancements to
deliver compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest
quality, further solidifying its position as a leader in healthcare
and healthcare innovation in Southwest Florida.
To learn more about how Lee Health is using innovative
technology to improve patient care, please visit
www.leehealth.org.
Pat Dolce
Lee Health
239-343-8370
pat.dolce@leehealth.org