Cases

20% Reduction in Patient Wait Times with AI-Driven Forecasting for Top Healthcare Provider

Written by Forte Group | Feb 26, 2025
  • 20% reduction in patient wait times1
  • 5%+ improvement in staff efficiency
  • Lower operational costs through optimized resource use

Business Context

The provider’s manual scheduling and limited forecasting created bottlenecks that frustrated patients and strained staff:

  • Long wait times caused by fluctuating patient arrivals.
  • Over- or under-staffing led to costly inefficiencies.
  • Operational bottlenecks when arrival peaks overwhelmed check-in.
  • Manual scheduling lacked adaptability to changing volumes.
  • Inconsistent wait times lowered patient satisfaction.

Solution

Forte Group developed an AI-driven Patient Arrivals Forecaster designed to improve planning and streamline operations:

  • Predictive analytics to accurately forecast patient volumes.
  • Automated scheduling that dynamically adjusts staffing levels.
  • Real-time data integration using historical and live inputs.
  • Queue optimization to smooth patient flow and reduce congestion.
  • Scalable, adaptive models that continuously improve with machine learning.

Results & Value Delivered

The provider quickly realized measurable improvements across operations:

  • 20% shorter patient wait times, improving patient experience.
  • 15%+ improvement in staff efficiency, enabling better coverage with fewer gaps.
  • Reduced operational costs, with resources aligned to actual demand.
  • Higher patient satisfaction from faster, smoother arrivals.
  • Improved staff morale, as workload was balanced more effectively.
  • Scalability for growth, ensuring sustainable operations as patient volumes rise.

20% faster patient flow and 15% greater staff efficiency reduced costs and raised satisfaction across both patients and providers.