Robots in radiology

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Robots in radiology

Written by Rene Hyun
Published: 02-13-2026

Overview

The client is a large integrated healthcare system facing margin pressure from rising workforce costs and staffing shortages. The board wants to explore whether AI-enabled workflow redesign can improve efficiency without compromising care quality. The candidate must assess AI's potential to reduce imaging department costs, starting with pre-procedure screening. Goals: quantify savings, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend how to redesign the workflow for meaningful, sustainable cost reduction.

Formats available

📄 Peer practice PDF

Case info

Difficulty

Intermediate

Case type

Cost cutting, Operations

Industry

Healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical devices

Company

Kaiser Permanente

Geography

North America, USA

Additional info

Includes charts and/or data analysis


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