How Providence is investing in AI for patient care

Monday, July 10, 2023

Healthcare organizations are investing millions of dollars into artificial intelligence to achieve a faster and more accurate care delivery model.

Many systems nationwide are already employing AI for back-office functions such as revenue cycle management, and interest is growing in determining how AI can directly impact patient care and lead to more efficient operations.

Renton, Washington-based Providence has a goal to devote at least 5% of its technology and applications budgets to large language models and AI by the end of the year. The system expects to spend roughly $10 million on AI projects this year, said B.J. Moore, chief information officer.

Read the article at Modern Healthcare. 

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