What You Should Know:
– Regard, a provider of AI-powered clinical automation for Electronic Health Records (EHRs), today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Banner Health.
– The enterprise-wide agreement will see Regard’s technology deployed across all 33 of Banner’s acute-care hospitals in six states throughout 2024.
Building on a Successful Pilot
Building upon a successful pilot program launched in June 2022 at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Health will now roll out Regard’s AI platform across all 33 of its acute-care hospitals spanning six states. This phased implementation throughout 2024 demonstrates Banner Health’s commitment to leveraging technology to empower clinicians and enhance patient experiences.
Combatting Clinician Burnout with AI
In today’s healthcare landscape, clinician burnout is a growing concern. Regard’s AI technology aims to address this challenge by streamlining workflows and freeing up valuable time for clinicians. By automating tasks like chart reviews and note generation, Regard allows physicians to focus more on direct patient interaction.
Streamlined Workflows, Improved Patient Care
Regard’s AI algorithms analyze a patient’s entire medical record and generate real-time insights to improve both workflow efficiency and patient care. The platform can automatically add details to clinicians’ diagnoses, saving significant time compared to manual data entry. Additionally, Regard enhances clinical documentation post-consultation, improving communication between clinicians and optimizing for accurate reimbursement.
Reduced Administrative Burden, Improved Revenue Cycle
By streamlining workflows and reducing the need for manual chart reviews and queries, Regard helps to significantly decrease administrative burdens for clinicians and the CDI (Clinical Documentation Improvement) team. This translates to less time spent on tedious tasks and potentially fewer denial appeals, ultimately improving the hospital’s financial health.
“Banner is a leader in innovation, and we’re proud to partner with their teams to address care team burnout and ensure their patients receive the best care, by surfacing critical information that exists within the EMR,” said Nate Wilson, Regard’s Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder.