Prescribing Operational Adjustments for Resilient Cancer Care
The Challenge
Cancer centres across Canada face growing patient volumes, last-minute disruptions, and limited tools to manage complex operations. As a result, nearly 30% of radiation therapy capacity goes unused, contributing to longer wait times and increased pressure on clinical teams. This project will enhance GrayOS with AI-enabled tools that make radiation therapy and systemic therapy operations more resilient. The Control Tower will forecast demand, test scenarios, and recommend operational adjustments, while the Crisis Management Tool will automatically and safely reschedule appointments during disruptions. Developed with a multi-province consortium, the solution will unlock hidden capacity, reduce delays, and support timely, coordinated patient care.
“Providing timely cancer treatment requires the ability to adapt quickly to change. With the support of advanced AI-driven tools, we can better anticipate operational challenges, streamline complex workflows, and ensure patients receive the coordinated, uninterrupted care they deserve. This project will strengthen the resilience of cancer programs and contribute to a more efficient, responsive healthcare system.”
– Suzanne Comino, Supervisor, Radiation Therapy (Radiation Medicine Program), The Ottawa Hospital
Investment
$
1
M
Scale AI investment
$
1.1
M
Total investment
Partners
