Rachini Moosavi, ������ Health Chief Analytics Officer

Becker’s Health IT recently investigated how ������ Health is advancing thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical practice and operational efficiency. The health system is now implementing AI technology to enhance workflows across the enterprise. Chief Analytics Officer Rachini Moosavi emphasized the partnership between people and technology, focusing on redesigning processes rather than maintaining traditional methods.

Key points from the article include:

• Strategic AI Solutions: Practical AI solutions are aligned with the health system’s strategic goals for the next few years.
• Gartner’s BOAT Concepts: The health system is incorporating Gartner’s business orchestration automation technologies to dive deeper into automation.
• 2025 Focus: The focus for 2025 includes “intelligent optimization and automation,” aiming to eliminate unnecessary processes and augment or automate where possible.
• Staff Empowerment: Emphasis on reducing staff burden and enhancing human-centric tasks, allowing staff to focus on work that requires human skills while automating simpler tasks.
• Collaborative Approach: Leadership involves staff in the redesign process to ensure effective implementation and gain buy-in, addressing any trepidation around AI and automation.

Ms. Moosavi acknowledged the rapid pace of change as a challenge but highlighted the excitement around building sustainable and future-proofed organizations. By involving team members in decision-making, ������ Health aims to create a technology-enabled workflow that benefits both staff and patients.

For more information, read the article on or listen to the of Ms. Moosavi at Becker’s Hospital Review.

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The study was published in the , Oct 2024 (Vol 36. ��Issue 4). It investigates the application of advanced AI technologies to improve decision-making and efficiency in neuroanesthesiology clinical scenarios.���� The lead investigator is Dr. Samuel N. Blacker, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and former Physician Innovator at ������ Health Enterprises.�� Among the co-authors, were three ������ Health Enterprises teammates: Carol Lewis, Michael Zimmer, and Brad Wilson.

The study tested the ability of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to answer questions relevant to scenarios covered in three clinical guidelines published by the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC).

Four neuroanesthesiologists independently assessed whether ChatGPT could apply 52 high-quality recommendations (HQRs) included in the three SNACC guidelines. HQRs were deemed present in the ChatGPT responses if noted by at least three of the four reviewers. Reviewers also identified incorrect references, potentially harmful recommendations, and whether ChatGPT cited the SNACC guidelines.

The study concluded that ChatGPT should not currently be considered a reliable source of information for clinical decision-making. Future iterations of ChatGPT may refine algorithms to improve its reliability as a source of clinical information.

The full article can be found at

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Five projects were selected from the many applications received. The selected proposals demonstrated clear dedication to improving care for our patients and strengthening our health care system and meeting the mission of the ������ Center for Health Innovation.

The selected teams include:

A pilot feasibility study of a small group professional coaching intervention to decrease burnout and improve well-being among ������ Health physicians

PI:�� Katherine Chan, MD, MPH (Department of Urology)

A Specialized Feeding Clinic for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Partnership Between the ������ Pediatric Feeding Team and the ������ TEACCH© Autism Program

PI:�� Krisi Brackett, PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT�� (Rehab Services- ������ Feeding Team)
Co-PI:�� Carmen Caruthers, PhD, BCBA (Psychiatry-TEACCH)

Active Identification and Dedicated Outpatient Treatment for Recurrent C. difficile Infection

PI:���� Thomas Holowka, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Co-PI:�� Luther A. Bartelt, MD (Division of Infectious Diseases)

Applications of clinical microbial whole genome sequencing

PI:�� Tessa M. Andermann, MD, MPH (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Co-PI:�� David van Duin, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Collaborators: Kevin Alby, PhD (McLendon Labs) Sarah Rutstein, MD, PhD (Division of Infectious Diseases)

INSIGHT (Intelligent, Safe, In-home Gravity Halo Traction),

PI:�� Sean Zeller, MBA, MSPO, CPO (Orthopedics / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Co-PI:�� Gregory Buckner, MSME, PhD (Biomedical Engineering ������/ NCSU)

“We are incredibly grateful to every applicant who took their time to submit a proposal for this year’s Awards,” said Lesley Hall, Director of ������ Health Enterprises.�� “The selection process was exceptionally challenging due to the number and extraordinary quality of submissions we received. We saw many great applications that aimed to tackle a broad range of important health care challenges.�� The strength of the applicant pool demonstrates that ������ Health is leading the way when it comes to generating ideas for disruptive innovation within healthcare.”

Descriptions of the��selected applications��from this and previous years can be found online.

We are very grateful to all of the 2024 applicants for their interest and dedication, and to the volunteer Innovation Pilot Award Review Committee.�� Congratulations to the 2024 award recipients!

Established by ������ Health Care and the ������, the Center for Health Innovation initiates, evaluates and supports the adoption of disruptive, patient-centered innovations in the delivery and financing of health care. The Center strives to provide rapid assessment, coordinated facilitation, program management, partnership development and funding for innovation. To learn more about the Center, visit��www.med.unc.edu/innovation.

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For his research year, Dr. Abumoussa built an iOS app to track the tip of an external ventricular drain (EVD) catheter in real time using only a single 3D printed object. The app performs all the steps of surgical navigation on standard iPhone and iPad Pros. The placement of EVDs and VPS are some of the most common, critical, and life-saving procedures performed by neurosurgeons. Errors and misplacement of these catheters can cause serious and even life-threatening consequences for patients.

Dr. Abumoussa’s goal is to reduce the cost and risk associated with caring for patients with complex hydrocephalus by improving the safety, reliability, and availability of navigational adjuncts for flexible endoscopy. This grant allows Dr. Abumoussa and his team to extend the capabilities of this technology to assist with the placement of ventricular catheters for complex hydrocephalus. “We are so honored by this award and opportunity from the Peds Section and KLS Martin to extend our work,” said Dr. Abumoussa. “We believe this will address an important issue for our pediatric patients and their families.”

Dr. Abumoussa is the principal investigator of the study. His co-principal investigators include ������ Health’s pediatric neurosurgeons Dr. Carolyn Quinsey and Dr. Scott Elton, Dr. Yueh Lee from ������ Health’s Department of Radiology, and Dr. Sivakumar Jaikumar at ������ Health Rex.

KLS Martin Group develops and markets medical technology solutions with a passion for surgical innovation and advancing patient treatment worldwide. The KLS Martin Innovations Challenge Award provides funding to support early work toward developing innovations that could one day be adopted by industry partners or result in new companies.

Text provided by: Makenzie Hardy, Marketing Coordinator, ������ Health Department of Neurosurgery with additions.

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