Making space for life saving care — Inside Baptist Health's command center strategy


Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock (Ark.) faced the same squeeze many hospitals feel today — rising volumes, longer waits and overworked staff. Instead of adding more physical space or people, hospital leaders looked to solve these issues with an AI-powered command center. What they got was a system capable of predicting capacity crunches hours in advance and guiding teams to the next best action.

On Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. CT, hospital president Cody Walker will walk through the tactics that freed up beds, cut handoff delays and made front-line work easier. The session is practical, data-rich and actionable.

Learnings include:
 
  • How Baptist Health detects capacity bottlenecks before they happen
  • How hospital leadership foster a culture of transparence and proactive decision-making
  • How predictive analytics can support greater efficiency and better patient care

Presenter:

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Cody Walker

President of Baptist Health Medical Center–North Little Rock