AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI Announce Strategic Collaboration to Improve Radiology Workflows |

Collaboration eliminates long-standing inefficiencies in radiology workflow, reduces burnout, and enables radiologists to focus on what matters most – “staying in the flow.”

CHICAGO, December 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI announce a strategic collaboration to improve radiology workflows. Building on its leadership in enterprise imaging, AGFA HealthCare is raising the bar with Rad AI reporting and FHIRcast integration. These cutting-edge solutions powered by AI-powered reporting enable radiologists to work faster, smarter and more accurately. By eliminating critical workflow inefficiencies, AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI are not only setting the industry standard for data exchange and interoperability – they are shaping the future of radiology.

The success of the partnership was showcased this summer at the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon, where AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI demonstrated their commitment to advancing healthcare technology. They were the first providers in the industry to receive the prestigious IHE Connectathon seal for testing and validation of use Integrated reporting applications Profile in Radiology.

By adopting these open IHE standards, AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI will enable improved interoperability – increasing efficiency and helping to minimize errors. Important results – such as measurements, image numbers and dates – are now automatically entered into Rad AI Reporting, eliminating the need for manual entry. Inefficiencies in radiology workflows contribute to stress and burnout among radiologists, and communication between radiology PACS and reporting systems has historically been limited.

John PaulettChief Architect of Rad AI Reporting, underlines the importance of the strategic collaboration between AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI:

“Rad AI Reporting is designed to be flexible and open from the ground up, based on standards to enable efficient integration with other providers and healthcare systems. The collaboration between Rad AI and AGFA HealthCare shows how interoperability drives innovation. We worked closely together on the integration in record time, and the result is a connected experience that the radiology community has long wanted,” Paulett explained.

The collaboration between AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI provides a seamless experience that goes beyond what is traditionally thought possible between a PACS and a reporting environment.

“At AGFA’s User Group Meeting and Rad AI’s Partner Summit, radiologists and administrators were enthusiastic about our solution, emphasizing how it addresses long-standing challenges and gives radiologists the time they need to focus on patient care – a significant advantage in view of the ever-increasing demands on radiological teams,” said Mark Burgess, President, North America for AGFA HealthCare.

“Open standards ensure that the time and resources you invest in delivering mission-critical software for your healthcare system can adapt to your changing needs. This gives you the peace of mind that you won’t have to take out and replace anything in the future.” “ said Josh DuncanSenior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Success at Rad AI. “This partnership is reshaping the radiology landscape, meeting current needs and preparing for future challenges.”

“As healthcare rapidly evolves, our collaboration with Rad AI allows us to deliver flexible, connected solutions that overcome the limitations of legacy reporting integrations.” said Rob MayerChief Product Officer for AGFA HealthCare. “By implementing an open platform strategy, AGFA HealthCare and Rad AI are driving the next phase of innovation in radiology.”

About AGFA HealthCare

At AGFA HealthCare, we are transforming the delivery of care – empowering healthcare professionals around the world with safe, effective and sustainable image data management. As a company, we are committed to our customers and have integrated a value framework of mission, vision and customer delivery principles into our routine operations. Through these principles, we commit to a consistent, productive code of conduct towards our employees and pass on our experiences and aspirations to all our stakeholders. Our Empowerer profile supports our focus on creating exceptional experiences through the power of technology and is an integral foundation of our company standards. AGFA HealthCare is a division of the Agfa Gevaert Group. For more information about AGFA HealthCare, visit www.agfahealthcare.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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About Rad AI

Rad AI is a leader in generative AI solutions for radiology that are transforming the way radiologists work and improving patient care. The company’s flagship product, Rad AI Reporting, optimizes radiology reporting with AI-driven technology, enabling radiologists to achieve greater efficiency, accuracy and satisfaction. Rad AI Impressions, the company’s groundbreaking product, established Rad AI as an innovator in generative AI for radiology; As the first generative AI application to be widely used in radiology, they are now trusted by thousands of US radiologists. Rad AI Continuity, the most comprehensive solution of its kind, enables AI-driven patient follow-up.

Rad AI is the fastest growing radiologist-led AI company and has been named one of the most promising AI companies in the world by CB Insights (Digital Health 50, AI 100) and AuntMinnie (Best New Radiology Software of 2023, Best New Radiology Vendor). Healthcare Award of 2021). An Accenture report in December 2023 highlighted that Rad AI has the highest influence score and brand recognition of any private company in radiology, solidifying its position as a market leader in the field.

Learn more about Rad AI at www.radai.com or on LinkedIn.

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