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AI could help primary care triage specialist referrals more efficiently

Medical Economics

practices using centralized referral systems, accountable care organizations (ACOs) or value-based payment models, the ability to automate part of the triage process — while maintaining clinician oversight — could be a major operational win. Though promising, the study also underscores challenges familiar to U.S.

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Dominque Wells, Conduit Health Partners

The Healthcare Blog

Their role is to provide back up for nursing staff for health systems in very specific areas, notably patient transfer operations, nurse triage and patient communications. Dominque Wells is COO of Conduit Health Partners which is a spin off from the (now) Bon Secours Mercy Health system.

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Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine: Beyond Headlines

Sensible Medicine

This AI tool gathers information through a brief app-based triage chat (about 25 questions, 5 minutes) and the electronic medical record. It was able to efficiently triage, scour the electronic record, and provide doctors with evidence-based suggestions.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

In many EDs, nurses also perform triage, which involves categorizing patients according to the urgency of their needs. Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations.

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Stanford’s ChatEHR lets doctors talk to the chart — and it talks back

Medical Economics

Early use cases focus on improving triage and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure environments like emergency departments. Faster triage, fewer clicks The early use cases are designed to reduce administrative burden and time spent hunting for information. chief information and digital officer for Stanford Health Care.

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Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? Why the right data is important

Medical Economics

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Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? What you need to know

Medical Economics

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