GE HealthCare’s Samset on how deal led to building Caption AI for Vscan and securing FDA approval
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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, host Kayleen Brown sits down with Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager for Cardiology Care at GE HealthCare. Dr. Samset takes us through his vast experience stretching over nearly three decades and discusses the transformative role of AI in advancing healthcare, particularly how GE HealthCare is leveraging AI to streamline and enhance cardiology care pathways.
In the episode, Dr. Samset gives us the backstory of the 2023 Caption Health acquisition and provides insights into the inspiration behind Caption AI for use in Vscan, which democratizes cardiac assessments by making them accessible to less experienced users. The conversation touches on the regulatory challenges, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and GE HealthCare’s strategic approach to integrating AI – aiming to improve patient outcomes and care pathways significantly.
Key Takeaways:
- Transformative Role of AI: AI in MedTech extends beyond automation to significantly improve patient outcomes and streamline care pathways.
- Democratizing Cardiac Care: Technologies like Caption AI on Vscan enable less experienced users to effectively perform echocardiograms, broadening access to critical cardiac assessments.
- Collaborative Innovation: Success in AI-driven healthcare innovation necessitates collaboration across the medtech industry, academia, and professional societies.
- Regulatory Partnerships: Regulatory bodies are crucial partners, ensuring the safety and efficacy of AI-enabled medical devices, even though the path can be challenging.
- Future of AI in Cardiology: GE HealthCare aims to continue leading AI integrations, enhancing data-driven clinical decisions, and managing complex episodes of care.
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