What You Should Know:
– Erlanger, a nationally-acclaimed, multi-hospital health system, today announced a strategic partnership with Qventus, the industry’s premier provider of AI-based care operations automation software. The collaboration is aimed at driving strategic surgical growth and increasing patient access to advanced, minimally invasive da Vinci procedures.
– The investment in Qventus’ Surgical Growth Solution is part of Erlanger’s commitment to leveraging the latest AI technology and best-in-class tools to serve more patients, streamline operations, and better support its dedicated staff.
Tackling Operational Inefficiencies in Surgery
Health systems across the U.S. face immense operational inefficiencies that shrink already thin margins. Surgery is a key revenue driver where every percentage of growth can represent millions of dollars, yet it’s estimated that 30% of operating room (OR) time goes unused.
Erlanger selected Qventus’ Surgical Growth Solution to turn its ambitious growth goals into action by filling ORs with high-value cases, maximizing its investments in robotics, and strengthening referral patterns with unique market insights.
Qventus’ suite of “AI teammates” works around the clock to deliver a seamless, white-glove experience to surgeons and clinic schedulers. The platform uses machine learning algorithms that are personalized to surgeon preferences and behavior patterns. This allows it to intelligently match open OR slots with the right surgeons, eliminating the inefficiencies of a first-come, first-served model and prioritizing high-value cases.
“At Erlanger, we are always seeking ways to do more for our community and our staff,” said Misti Mattox, Vice President of Surgical Services at Erlanger. “Qventus’ AI technology goes beyond a simple scheduling tool—it’s a complete solution that fills every white space with the best-fit surgeon and case. This means our clinicians can focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks, while our community gains access to the very best in healthcare.”
