Accessing healthcare services in rural Ontario presents significant challenges, especially for aging populations in remote areas. Delays in care can lead to increased hospital readmissions for aging and at-risk populations, while also straining healthcare facilities.
This project, a collaboration between Gotcare, Quinte Health and Reach Alliance, aims to address these issues using AI technology. Gotcare, is known for its AI-driven home healthcare and network of over 40,000 care workers; Quinte Health, operates four hospitals in the Hastings region while Reach Alliance has expertise in innovations to reach hard-to-reach populations. Together, they focus on reducing wait times, decreasing hospital readmissions, and improving patient and provider experiences.
Guided by the Quintuple Aim framework, the project emphasizes:
- Enhancing patient experience
- Improving population health
- Reducing healthcare costs
- Ensuring provider well-being
- Promoting health equity
The study includes a desk review and in-depth interviews to develop effective and sustainable healthcare solutions.
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Researchers
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Gladys Olisaekee
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Amareena Saleh-Singh
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Joy Lai
Mentors
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Enid Montague
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto
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Gonzalo Romero
Associate Professor, Operations Management and Statistics, University of Toronto