Robotics and automation are the future of healthcare - MedCity News

Years after the first cases of Covid-19 were reported in the U.S., the healthcare industry continues to feel the impact. Hospitals and health systems have been on the front lines of the pandemic since day one and still struggle with shortages of skilled clinicians, overworked staff and financial losses. A February 2022 report from the American College of Healthcare Executives found that labor shortages ranked first on the list of community hospital CEOs' top concerns, and a 2022 report by patient safety organization ECRI ranked staff shortages first among the top risks to patient safety. For hospitals and health system executives looking to recruit more clinical staff and retain current staff, they need to embrace and implement modernized technology designed to minimize workloads and allow medical professionals to focus on patient care. The healthcare industry has begun to embrace technology to help solve its staffing strain.