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Transformative AI tool empowers clinicians to personalise care and minimise unplanned hospital visits

In a recent interview with Health Industry Hub, an esteemed medical expert and Chief Medical Advisor at PenCS, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, shed light on how the company is leveraging the power of data and predictive algorithms to transform healthcare.
As the Practice Principal at Mt Druitt Medical Centre, Dr Lim has been at the forefront of implementing this ground-breaking AI tool that identifies patients at high risk of unplanned hospital visits, offering a proactive and personalised model of care.
Delving deeper into the functionality of the PenCS AI Tool, Dr Lim emphasised its ability to harness primary care data to predict future health risks on a whole-person basis. Unlike many algorithms that focus on single conditions or systems, this tool takes a holistic approach, considering all relevant health factors and even incorporating socio-economic data.
“This tool allows us to redefine how we approach healthcare by analysing whole-person data at a population level,” Dr Lim explained. “By identifying high-risk patient cohorts, we can tailor interventions specific to their needs, whether it be medication adjustments, health coaching, or other forms of support.”
The potential benefits of this AI tool are vast, including reduced unplanned hospital visits, improved integration of health systems, and more efficient allocation of resources.
“The insights provided by this tool are just the beginning of a paradigm shift towards a more proactive and personalised model of care,” Dr Lim asserted. “It encourages us to think beyond disease-specific approaches and focus on the holistic needs of individual patients.”
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