Health Economic Publication Digest: Estimation of the maximum potential cost saving from reducing serious adverse events in hospitalized patients

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In a recent publication, Larsen et al. explored potential healthcare savings in Denmark associated with the use of artificial intelligence-assisted vital signs monitoring systems. Based on the hypothesis, implementing these systems could potentially reduce the occurrence of serious adverse events in hospitalized patients. 

Utilizing Danish national registry data, the authors estimated economic benefits from the implementation of AI-assisted monitoring systems, highlighting significant potential savings from decreased length of hospital stay and fewer readmissions. However, the study highlighted the need for a more precise evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of AI-assisted technologies and detailed consideration of associated implementation costs.

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