Copient Health utilizes machine learning to enhance operating room (OR) scheduling efficiency by reclaiming lost block time and distributing available time slots to physicians, including those without access to hospital IT systems. Their solution improves OR utilization metrics, resulting in an average increase of 87% in released hours and 17% in case hours per month.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Operating room (OR) scheduling inefficiencies lead to underutilized block time and limited access for physicians, especially those lacking access to hospital IT systems. This results in lost revenue opportunities and reduced surgical capacity.
Solution
Copient Health offers a machine-learning-driven platform that optimizes OR scheduling by identifying and reclaiming unused block time. The "Reclaim" module uses machine learning to predict unused block time, improve vacation time collection, and enhance existing release policies. The "Distribute" module enables all physicians, including those without hospital IT access, to view and request available time slots without disrupting current scheduling workflows. The "Measure and Manage" module provides real-time and historical data analytics, offering actionable insights beyond standard OR scheduling systems.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospital administrators, OR managers, and surgeons seeking to improve OR utilization, increase revenue, and provide equitable access to OR time.
Features
- Machine learning algorithms to predict and reclaim unused OR block time.
- Automated vacation time collection and flexible release policy management.
- Physician portal for viewing and requesting available OR time slots, accessible even without hospital IT access.
- Real-time data analytics dashboard for monitoring key OR utilization metrics.
- Integration with existing OR scheduling systems without disrupting workflows.