GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has announced plans to expand its AI partnership with Mass General Brigham, building on a 10-year commitment made in 2017. The collaboration aims to explore AI solutions across various diagnostic and treatment paradigms through sustainable development.
In September, the two organizations revealed their joint effort to develop an AI algorithm to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Today’s announcement focuses on integrating a medical imaging foundation model into their AI research work, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI practices.
Dr. Keith Dreyer, Mass General Brigham’s chief data science officer, expressed excitement about the potential of this partnership, stating that the “next wave of AI innovation” has already transformed the landscape of AI development. He highlighted the role of GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham in accelerating the adoption of AI in various product offerings and digital health solutions.
GE HealthCare believes that foundation models have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving workflow efficiency and imaging diagnosis. These models are seen as a reliable and adaptable foundation for creating AI applications tailored to the healthcare industry.
Parminder Bhatia, GE HealthCare’s chief AI officer, emphasized the importance of incorporating responsible AI practices into their research work. He stated that by prioritizing patient safety, privacy, fairness, and transparency, they aim to develop technology innovations that enhance patient care and outcomes.
With this latest development, GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham are poised to lead the way in leveraging AI to drive advancements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.