Bayer has entered an agreement with Google Cloud to utilize various Google tools, such as Vertex AI and BigQuery, to create an artificial intelligence platform for radiologists. The platform aims to enhance efficiency by flagging potential issues in images and handling routine tasks, ultimately supporting radiologists in optimizing their work for improved patient care.
The exponential growth of medical imaging data, which constitutes 90% of healthcare data, underscores the importance of this partnership. With radiologists facing the daunting task of analyzing billions of images annually, the AI platform seeks to alleviate their workload by streamlining tasks like image comparison and data retrieval, leading to faster and more accurate diagnoses.
It’s essential to note that the AI platform will not be responsible for making diagnoses but will assist radiologists in analyzing images. Both Bayer and Google emphasize the paramount importance of patient privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR through robust security measures.
The collaborative effort between Bayer and Google is slated to introduce the AI platform for testing within healthcare organizations by 2024. While details on pricing and broader availability are yet to be disclosed, the initiative holds promise for revolutionizing radiology practices and enhancing patient outcomes in the medical field.
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