Executive Summary
Operational AI outpaces clinical AI in near‑term ROI. This piece slots into the Method’s Architect phase, showing how AI pilots self‑fund subsequent modernization.
1. Why Ops First
Admin waste equals 25 % of US healthcare spend—AI tackles this head‑on.
2. Sweet Spots (ROI < 12 Months)
Denial Analytics
1‑3 % NPR lift via NLP and CV models.
Prior‑Auth Bots
Turnaround cut from days to minutes.
Predictive Staffing
8‑12 % reduction in premium labour.
Supply Forecasting
15 % inventory cost cut.
3. Caution Zones
Autonomous Coding
Still <90 % accuracy.
End‑to‑End Procurement AI
Dirty item masters dampen results.
Ambient Voice Scribing
Adoption hurdles remain high.
4. Case Snapshot: Denial Prevention
$7.6 M revenue lift in six months for 400‑bed hospital.
5. Self‑Assessment & CTA
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