Gain global insight

To understand the global ecosystem of healthcare and its pain points, we have collaborated with hospitals, stakeholders, and innovators across markets, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Denmark, and the USA, to name a few.

Deepinsight has prioritized learning and collaboration through international visits and conferences, gaining valuable insights into healthcare systems and innovations across borders. In the United Kingdom, visits to Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh have provided a thorough understanding of the operational challenges faced by the British healthcare system (NHS) and the innovative solutions available to address them. At the HLTH conferences in Amsterdam and Las Vegas, the focus was on global trends in healthcare technology, particularly the increasing use of AI-driven solutions.

Through our participation at the Paris Tech Meeting and the Swedish Vitalis conference, we learned how European stakeholders are tackling urgent issues such as capacity management and hospital efficiency. Finally, our presence at the Danish Pitch Day gave us an excellent opportunity to explore potential collaborations with hospitals and partners in the Nordics, further strengthening Deepinsight's international network.

Conversations with hospitals in several countries revealed a clear commonality in the challenges: Maintaining high activity across operating rooms.

CEO, Olav Willumsen Haugå, on stage during the HLTH conference in Las Vegas.

Operational planning: A challenge in many countries

Both in Norway and internationally, substantial resources are devoted to operational planning, but even with significant effort, there is no guarantee of high activity and good utilization of operating rooms. The challenges we observe in Norway are also found in several other countries, including:

• Frequent disruptions in the schedule

• Absenteeism among critical staff

• Bottlenecks in patient flow

Historically, planning has been based on tacit knowledge, manual processes, and fragmented IT systems, which have limited the ability to optimize operations with data-driven decision support.

In the wake of COVID-19, many capacity management tools have emerged that offer real-time status updates. However, these tools often address symptoms rather than the underlying causes, leading to a reactive approach rather than systemic improvements.

Deepinsight introduces a new method for planning and operating operations, supported by our software, Deepinsight Hero. This tool enables medium-term planning by analyzing historical data and predicting the effects of various operational plans.

By implementing a data-driven approach to planning, we ensure not only one-time improvements but also lasting value for hospitals. This contributes to increased activity and better utilization of operating rooms. By focusing on long-term solutions and integrating them into the hospital's workflow, we contribute to sustainable improvements in efficiency and patient care.

Norway's unique position

We believe that Norway stands out as a potential leader in health innovation for several reasons:

Data quality: Norway has relatively high-quality and well-organized health data, helping us avoid some of the fragmentation seen in other countries.

Collaborative culture: Close ties between hospitals, innovators, and decision-makers foster an environment where solutions can be quickly tested and scaled.

Digital maturity: Norway's robust digital infrastructure supports the implementation of advanced AI solutions like Deepinsight Hero.

Although the challenges of "garbage in, garbage out" still exist globally, we believe that Norway's starting point gives us a competitive edge.

Reason for optimism

Our findings suggest that Norway is not only well-positioned to address its healthcare challenges but can also contribute solutions on a global scale. The increasing demand for surgical optimization, combined with economic pressure and the growing potential of AI, creates a fertile landscape for innovation.

Deepinsight's approach to tackling the root causes, supported by Norway's strengths, enables us to be a key player in this international race.

Norway as a pioneering country in health innovation

While challenges remainAbsenteeismparticularly regarding data quality and interoperability – there is reason to believe that Norway can assert itself on the global stage. By leveraging our collaborative culture and digital infrastructure, and by building solutions like Deepinsight Hero, we have the tools necessary to create a more efficient and patient-focused healthcare system.

As we continue to expand our global footprint, we hold fast to one fundamental belief: that Norway can be a leader in health innovation, and Deepinsight is ready to take the lead.

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