EquityForecast Leverages AI for Proactive Planning in Long Island's Small Medical Practices

MANHASSET, NY – A local healthcare technology startup, EquityForecast, is introducing AI-powered forecasting software to small and independent medical practices across Long Island. This initiative aims to equip clinics, which often lack the advanced technological infrastructure of larger hospital systems, with tools to better anticipate patient demand and manage resources proactively. Founded by Shome Chakraborty and Fardil Khan, EquityForecast operates as a non-profit, focusing its efforts on bringing sophisticated predictive capabilities to the foundational elements of community healthcare EIN News.

Bridging the Tech Gap for Independent Practices

While industry giants pursue large-scale healthcare contracts, EquityForecast has carved a niche by developing solutions tailored for smaller practices. The organization’s co-founders bring a unique blend of expertise: Shome Chakraborty leads the development and deployment of the AI models, ensuring they are robust and accessible, even on basic devices and offline. Fardil Khan, with his background in public health, provides crucial clinical guidance, ensuring the technology effectively addresses the day-to-day operational challenges faced by independent medical practitioners. This targeted approach allows EquityForecast to directly impact the practices that serve as vital anchors within Long Island communities.

Transforming Reactive Management to Proactive Planning

EquityForecast's technology analyzes anonymized data, including appointment patterns, seasonal fluctuations, and patient flow. This analysis allows practices to predict demand weeks in advance, marking a significant departure from traditional reactive scheduling. For clinics without dedicated IT departments or enterprise software, this forecasting capability represents a fundamental shift. Instead of managing crises as they emerge, practices can now plan strategically, optimizing staffing, resource allocation, and patient scheduling. The organization is currently partnered with seven clinical practices across Nassau County and Queens, serving as a proving ground for its innovative approach.

Enhanced Patient Care and Operational Efficiency

The practical benefits of EquityForecast's technology are already being anticipated by partner clinics. Dr. Himanshu Pandya of Floral Park Medical highlights the challenges faced by his patients, many of whom "work hourly or multiple jobs, making missed or rescheduled appointments a significant financial and personal burden." He believes EquityForecast will enable his practice to transition "from reactive scheduling to proactive planning." Similarly, Dr. Sumathi Kemisetti from Care Medical Services expects the forecasting tools to reduce "delayed care, stressed teams, and frustrated patients and families," ultimately making care delivery "more timely, more reliable, and more respectful" EIN News.

Critical Impact for Specialty and Dental Practices

The stakes are particularly high for specialty practices where timely interventions are crucial. Dr. Michael Pliskin of North Shore Foot & Ankle Associates emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring for diabetic patients, which can reduce amputation risk by eighty percent. He notes that EquityForecast will assist his practice in predicting "patient volumes before surges happen" and anticipating "when our diabetic patients will need more frequent monitoring." Dental practices also foresee significant advantages. Dr. Fabiola Milord believes the technology will facilitate easier planning, thoughtful staffing adjustments, and preserved access for patients requiring consistent follow-up EIN News. Dr. Diana Gerov anticipates planning that will lead to "staff feel supported, patients experience fewer delays, and care can happen with more focus."

A Model for Underserved Healthcare Systems Globally

EquityForecast's pioneering work on Long Island is not merely a local endeavor. The organization views its efforts as a crucial proving ground for the broader application of predictive tools in underserved healthcare systems worldwide. By demonstrating the efficacy and accessibility of its AI-powered forecasting in a community setting, EquityForecast aims to establish a scalable model that can be replicated to benefit countless other clinics and their patient populations globally.