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Transforming Healthcare Operations with AI

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, efficiency is paramount, especially when it comes to managing medical equipment. Kontakt.io has recently introduced its groundbreaking solution, the Supply Chain Agent, an AI tool designed to enhance operational workflows within hospitals. By leveraging real-time demand signals, this innovative system aims to proactively orchestrate medical equipment management, ensuring that clinicians have what they need when they need it.

Healthcare facilities often face a significant challenge in equipment management, which tends to be fragmented and manual. Despite supply chain teams being aware of asset availability and location, clinicians frequently struggle to locate necessary equipment. Studies estimate that nurses can spend anywhere from 21 to 60 minutes per shift searching for this equipment, a waste of valuable time that could be better utilized—potentially translating to annual savings of up to $14 billion in enhanced productivity (HIMSS).

One of the primary complications in this scenario is the often uneven distribution of equipment across various units within a hospital. Items may be siloed within specific wings or departments, leading hospitals to unnecessarily purchase or rent additional equipment that they may not actually need. The Supply Chain Agent is specifically designed to counter these issues by accurately predicting equipment demand before it arises and orchestrating the necessary actions to meet that demand effectively.

The launch of this AI-powered solution comes at a time when healthcare facilities are grappling with persistent supply chain challenges. Designed with an Intelligent Orchestration Platform, the Supply Chain Agent analyzes live hospital data—including patient information, departmental census, and patient acuity—to accurately predict real-time care needs across different settings.

The Supply Chain Agent takes this a step further than mere visibility. Not only does it identify where assets are located, it also determines where those assets need to be dispatched, streamlining the tasks associated with getting them there. This includes scheduling and prioritizing actions in real-time to enhance workflow efficiency.

Rom Eizenberg, Chief Revenue Officer at Kontakt.io, emphasized the solution's necessity: "Matching hospital demand and supply shouldn't be guesswork; it's reactive, expensive, and inefficient. Supply Chain Agent fuses EHR and location signals to predict demand, orchestrate the next best action, and ensure the right equipment reaches the bedside without the need for clinicians to search for it."

The Supply Chain Agent is currently undergoing pilot testing at several leading hospitals across the U.S., showcasing its potential to transform medical equipment orchestration. For those curious about its real-world application and measurable impact, Kontakt.io offers the opportunity to view a demonstration at their HIMSS booth (#1961) and explore how this innovative solution is reshaping the landscape of healthcare operations, starting from day one.

About Kontakt.io

Founded in 2013, Kontakt.io is a pioneer in providing healthcare systems with the necessary tools to automate and orchestrate their operations. By integrating AI-powered Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) with fully managed IoT infrastructure, the company enables healthcare providers to respond effectively to patient needs, optimizing asset utilization and improving both staff productivity and safety. With over 4 million IoT devices deployed worldwide, Kontakt.io serves more than 32,000 end users through its extensive network of over 1,200 partners, fundamentally changing the patient journey in healthcare environments.