How to overcome the nursing shortage challenge with a people-first, data-driven approach

The worldwide nursing shortage is pushing healthcare providers to seek short-term solutions like hiring temporary staff and increasing reliance on telemedicine. To help alleviate the pressure, Accenture confirms that technology, such as artificial intelligence and cloud-based digital cores, can automate non-direct patient care tasks and increase efficiency. However, high upfront costs present a barrier to adoption. Cost optimisation and smart strategic investments could free up funds for these technology solutions.