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Royal Melbourne Hospital Tests AI to Forecast ED Admissions

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Enhancing Healthcare Through Predictive Modeling In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, innovative technologies are being explored to improve patient outcomes and optimize hospital operations. One such initiative is currently underway at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), where a collaboration with the University of Melbourne has led to the development of machine learning models aimed at predicting key aspects of patient care. These models are specifically designed to adapt across various healthcare settings, making them potentially valuable tools for hospitals beyond RMH. The project has resulted in the creation of 12 distinct models, each tailored to forecast four different outcomes at three specific time points. These predictions are based on historical, de-identified data from hospital presentations, ensuring that the models operate without compromising patient privacy. The primary focus of the models is to estimate the length of stay for patients in the emergency depart...