Enabling Greater Healthcare Efficiency with Protenus AI Technology

by Brian Reavey, Chief Technology Officer on December 19, 2024

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and embrace new, advanced technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, CIOs and other stakeholders are increasingly tasked with forming dedicated committees and establishing processes specific to AI use and adoption. The integration of AI in healthcare not only promises to enhance patient care through more accurate diagnostics, but can also streamline administrative processes, thereby improving overall efficiency. In 2022, we published an insightful article that provides some initial thoughts on adoption preparedness, which remain relevant today. This piece highlights the importance of establishing a strong foundation for AI integration, emphasizing key areas such as effective data management to ensure accuracy, robust security measures to protect patient information, and comprehensive workforce training to equip staff with the necessary skills to work alongside AI tools. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry's intricate challenges, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and practical, ultimately leading to transformational improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes.

However, AI can also provide an opportunity for organizations to advance further operationally, and provide the best possible solutions for customers. While healthcare is still learning where and how to best adopt and utilize AI, Protenus has exemplified in utilizing AI for operational use (including but not limited to workflow efficiency and administrative tasks) - that does not directly impact patient clinical care or diagnosis.

AI can be extremely beneficial when used effectively and can be incorporated into many aspects of the industry. AI is also especially beneficial in facets where healthcare organizations may have limited resources. In order to best implement the use of AI, we must first understand what AI is capable of doing and what are some ways Protenus AI can be advantageous.

This blog post explores how AI, particularly the innovative solutions offered by Protenus, is being harnessed to enhance operational workflows, improve administrative tasks, and ultimately benefit healthcare organizations and their patients. Let's unlock the potential of AI in healthcare and discover how it can be a force for good.

Protenus AI in Action

Protenus has developed a unique AI system designed to tackle pressing challenges within healthcare organizations. By identifying suspicious incidents and behaviors, Protenus AI acts as an early warning system, alerting organizations to potential issues before they escalate. This proactive approach enhances security and compliance, safeguarding both patient data and the organization's reputation.

One standout feature of Protenus AI is its ability to automate incident resolution. When new data files arrive, the AI automatically updates and resolves previously identified incidents, reducing false positives and ensuring that attention is directed where it's most needed. This not only saves time but increases employee satisfaction by freeing personnel from repetitive manual tasks.

The efficiency gains realized through Protenus AI translate into tangible cost savings. By streamlining workflows and reducing the risk of compliance violations, healthcare organizations can allocate resources more effectively, ultimately improving their bottom line. This is particularly crucial in an industry where budgets are often stretched thin. Our patent-protected technology reflects our continued commitment to supporting the complex intricacies of our customers’ diversion monitoring strategies.

What Can Protenus AI do?

IDENTIFIES: Suspicious incidents and concerning behaviors. Pinpoint potential violators and get a jump start on investigations.
UPDATES: Incorportates new data as it becomes available to frame each case and incident in the most up to date context possible.
USES: Supervised and unsupervised machine learning to aggregate multiple features and statistics into a single measure of suspiciousness on a 0-100 scale

Efficiency and Workflow Transformation

REDUCES: Manual tasks, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction.
INCREASES: Efficiency, saving time and money for compliance teams.
SCALES: Every user, every access, every day - providing updated suspicion scoring and assessments.

Accuracy & Continuous Learning

EVOLVES: Learns over time to become smarter and more reliable.
IMPROVES: Accuracy by incorporating human feedback from investigators.
INVESTS: Historical (proprietary) datasets are used to train AI models for higher precision.
EMPHASIZES: Expert input from our data science team and subject matter experts (SMEs).

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

PROVIDES: Early detection and prevention of compliance violations to protect finances, organizational reputation, and patient safety.
TRANSPARENT: Statistical comparisons and data visualizations. Understand not just the conclusions, but how our AI reaches them.
IDENTIFIES: Reduces bias for fairer decision-making in compliance processes.

Our AI is not…

It does not provide clinical diagnosis or patient treatment
It is not generative AI
It does not work alone - AI works cohesively with humans

Conclusion

AI is not just a tool for the future—it's a game-changer for the present. By harnessing the power of AI, healthcare organizations can enhance operational efficiency, improve compliance, and safeguard patient data. Protenus AI exemplifies the potential of AI to transform healthcare, providing organizations with the solutions they need to succeed.

For healthcare professionals, IT leaders, and administrators, AI offers a pathway to greater efficiency, innovation, and success. By understanding AI's capabilities and leveraging its potential, organizations can unlock new opportunities for growth and improvement.

Additionally, Protenus continues to implement stringent guidelines and procedures when utilizing our unique AI software. Protenus also holds several U.S. based patents protecting the AI architecture and user interface as a whole. This powerful tool can greatly benefit the organization’s bottom line without directly impacting patient care.

The future of healthcare is bright, and AI is at the heart of this transformation. By partnering with Protenus, healthcare organizations can lead the way in delivering high-quality care and achieving operational excellence. Explore the power of AI with Protenus and discover how it can benefit your organization today.