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May 08, 2024
Steve Kelley, President and CEO of Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH), presented groundbreaking research at the prestigious 2024 Rx and Illicit Summit hosted by The Center for Disease Control. The summit, recognized as the CDC’s premier event, addresses the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 50 across the United States.
In collaboration with Hixny, the leading health information exchange serving Eastern New York, ERH has pioneered a revolutionary approach using big data analytics to combat the opioid crisis. Their joint venture involved an extensive analysis of health records from 22,000 patients over the last five years, leveraging artificial intelligence to predict opioid overdose risks with remarkable accuracy.
Key highlights from the presentation include:
Steve Kelley emphasized, “This innovative tool represents a potential breakthrough in our fight against the opioid crisis. By enabling healthcare providers to prioritize interventions for those most at risk, we can save lives and significantly improve the efficacy of our healthcare services.”
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