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The company ASHO, specialized in medical coding, has issued an alarming warning about the prolonged wait times for medical care in Spain, which have reached historic levels. According to ASHO’s Managing Director, Ruth Cuscó, the situation could be significantly improved with more efficient management of patient data. Cuscó emphasizes the crucial role that medical coding plays in this management and suggests that artificial intelligence could be the key to addressing high wait times in hospitals and healthcare centers.
The data is concerning: in 2024, wait times for non-urgent surgeries have reached an average of 126 days, representing an increase of nine days compared to 2023 and nearly 40 days more than in 2014. This situation has left nearly 850,000 people on waiting lists to be operated on by the end of last year.
Initial consultations also reflect a complicated picture, with an average wait time of 105 days, a significant increase from the 65 days of waiting in 2014. More than 62% of patients by the end of 2024 had to wait over 60 days to see a specialist, compared to 38.6% recorded in 2014.
Despite these challenges, ASHO offers a hopeful outlook. Investment in healthcare technology has increased significantly since the pandemic. The integration of medical coding and artificial intelligence could be essential in reducing wait times. From ASHO’s AI department, it is noted that this technology has the capacity to identify patients at higher risk, allowing for more agile and prioritized care. Additionally, artificial intelligence could predict patient demand, facilitating better distribution of human and material resources, helping to reduce delays and optimize hospital schedules.
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via: MiMub in Spanish
