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Bridging the gap:How AI-powered contactcenters can transform Table of contents Introduction03I.A system in transition: The current state of healthcarecontact centers.05II.AI adoption: Now and in the future.07III.The human element: Balancing AI and patient care.09IV.The integration challenge: Contact centersand EHR systems.10V.Case studies: How Talkdesk is transforminghealthcare contact centers.11VI.The path forward: The future of contact centersin healthcare.12 Introduction Effective patient communication is the backboneof quality healthcare. From scheduling appointmentsand sharing test results to providing urgent careinstructions, healthcare contact centers play Despite advancements in healthcare technology,many contact centers remain stuck in the past,leaving overworked administrative teams strugglingto keep up. By adopting modern solutions likeartificial intelligence, automation, and electronic convenience; it’s directly tied to patient satisfactionand health outcomes. When patients feel heardand supported, they’re more likely to followtreatment plans and return for necessary care. state of healthcare contact centersto see what’s working—and wherethere’s room for improvement. Some early adopters have already reaped thebenefits of technology and process transformation,turning their contact centers into value drivers.How do organizations that are slower to implement 77 technology leadersacross U.S. hospitalsSURVEY INCLUDED withmore than 200 beds. with CHIME on a research study in December 2024.The study examined the state of hospital contactcenters, looking at key performance metrics, the technology leaders across U.S. hospitals withmore than 200 beds,all operating a patient contactcenter. Participants included a mix ofsenior andexecutive leadership (51%), mid-level management(40%), and IT managers or supervisors (9%), I. A system in transition: The current stateof healthcare contact centers. A hospital contact center serves as a vital supportsystem for the patient journey and a critical pointof contact for current and potential patients seekingassistance or access to care. However, they havetraditionally been seen as a cost center where Track metrics like average handle time, wait times, and97% Of respondents indicate that providing fast and88% abandonment rates, yet only 17% measure consumerfeedback on automation/AI. convenient service to patients and caregivers is theirhighest or second highest priority. Of respondents use population health outcomes21% Of respondents align their contact center KPIsto value-based care outcomes and contribution19% reflected in the key performance indicators(KPIs) they prioritize: to value or quality metrics. Imagine if your contact center could positively impact: Despite these gaps, change is on thehorizon.55%of respondents plan toreplace or upgrade their contact centersystem within three years. Plus, only9%of respondents have no plans to increase Patient-reportedoutcomes Readmissionrates Patientengagement perfect opportunity to identify how to turna reactive contact center into a proactive at-risk patients, automatingpost-discharge follow-up,and providing support service options and gatheringreal-time feedback to improve personalized, connected,and supportive care tragedy to professional mission: Transforming healthcare with contact centers”,written by Patty Hayward,Talkdesk's GM for Healthcare and Life Sciences. II. AI adoption: Now and in the future. Future advancement in technology adoption in the next 2 to 4 years. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcarecontact centers can significantly transform patientcommunications and ease agent workload. AI toolscan handle tasks like prescription renewal andappointment scheduling, as well as direct patientsbased on their needs. In fact,74%of respondents process automation. such as interactive bots and decisionsupport for agents. and/or operational decision supporttools for staff. Those who have adopted AI tend to operatetheir contact centers differently than the rest.For instance, of the 19% of respondents who saidthey were tracking value-based care or healthoutcomes KPIs for their contact centers,66%had Yet, only5%of responders say they are maximizingthe value of an AI-driven automation solution.The few healthcare providers that do are seeingsignificant benefits, with patients resolving manyof their own inquiries through self-service options. may explain the80%of respondents who lack anyautomation workflows. Though AI-powered contactcenter options are on the market, few are built with understandable hesitation when it comes toautomating something as personal and sensitiveas healthcare communication. AI isn’t meant toreplace human agents; it’s there to support them. III. The human element: Balancing AI and patient care. Let’s dive deeper into the balance betweenhuman connection and AI-driven efficiency.Human agents are essential for complex andsensitive patient interac