Philips debuts AI-enabled, automated Radiology Workflow Suite at RSNA 2020
November 24 2020 - 10:00AM
Philips debuts AI-enabled, automated Radiology Workflow Suite at
RSNA 2020
November 24, 2020
- Integrated, data-driven radiology workflow solutions are front
and center in Philips’ virtual RSNA experience, connecting people,
data and technology to advance precision diagnosis into clear care
pathways and predictable outcomes
- Philips Smart diagnostic systems empower patients and staff
with more definitive diagnostic and interventional radiology
studies, optimized workflows, enhanced efficiency and operational
excellence
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today
announced its participation in the RSNA 2020 virtual event,
featuring its Radiology Workflow Suite of end-to-end solutions to
drive operational and clinical efficiency through the
digitalization, integration, and virtualization of radiology. At
RSNA 2020, Philips will showcase a coordinated suite of offerings
for the first time, introducing key solutions that come together to
enhance the entire radiology workflow to address the most pressing
operational challenges across diagnostic and interventional
radiology.
The effective capture, analysis and reporting of data is now at
the core of modern diagnostics, with healthcare providers
increasingly challenged to implement integrated, digital systems
that improve the experience of staff and patients, provide better
health outcomes and lower the cost of care. The impact can be felt
across the entire system, as 97% of radiology departments are
unable to meet their reporting requirements,
[1] and repeat, low-value, and unnecessary imaging exams cost them
as much as $12 billion annually [2].
The situation has been further exacerbated by COVID-19. To
manage backlog after an estimated 50-70% reduction in imaging
volume during the peak of the pandemic, radiology departments are
now being challenged to combine exams and procedures for patients
with cancer, heart disease, and other conditions, while continuing
to support critical care for COVID-19 patients. Combined with the
growing global shortage of radiologists [3] and the fact that
diagnostic and treatment workloads are expanding in both volume and
complexity, radiology departments are under pressure to provide
more precise diagnosis and treatment, while minimizing wait times
for patients.
Integrated workflow solutions for patients,
technologists and radiologistsBy taking a systems view of
imaging, Philips is connecting workflows (patient, acquisition,
interpretation, collaboration) across the imaging enterprise to
help improve outcomes for patients and enhance the efficiency and
work experience of radiologists, technologists and administrators.
Reinforcing Philips’ strong foundation in imaging, therapy
guidance, and clinical solutions, Philips Radiology Workflow Suite
is designed to be vendor-neutral and can be implemented in any
radiology department around the world. Philips portfolio of
integrated solutions featured in the Radiology Workflow Suite
includes imaging technologies optimized for easy of scanning,
informatics solutions and related solutions for disease management,
patient management and more.
“Precision across the diagnostic enterprise is more important
today than ever before. To help meet our customers’ greatest
challenges, we are pivoting away from standalone products to an
integrated systems and solutions approach focused on data and
intelligence to drive operational efficiency in an automated way
for informed practice management and continuous improvement,” said
Kees Wesdorp, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis at
Philips. “Visitors to our Philips RSNA virtual site will experience
Philips smart connected systems with solutions that optimize
radiology workflows, generate insights from integrated diagnostics
leading to clear care pathways and predictable outcomes for every
patient.”
The Philips Radiology Workflow Suite helps drive clinical and
operational efficiency across all phases of the diagnostic
enterprise, including:
- Scheduling and preparation – Patients anxious
about a potentially serious diagnosis can receive support even
before arriving for their exams, with personalized instructions and
reminders delivered via SMS-based communications from Philips
Patient Management, making its debut at RSNA 2020.
- Image acquisition – Technologists under
pressure to achieve a first-time-right scan can now be supported
virtually by remote specialists through the Radiology Operations
Command Center. Philips’ Collaboration Live, available on
premiere Philips ultrasound systems, also connects technologists
with colleagues and specialists whenever and wherever required. To
streamline patient setup, the MR SmartWorkflow reduces and
simplifies the number of steps needed in a conventional MR exam
workflow, using technology to automate where possible. And
the Radiology Imaging Suite provides the technologist with a common
imaging platform and more streamlined workflows by integrating
patient information and advanced visualization and analysis into
one easy-to-view console.
- Image and data interpretation – Radiologists
confronted with increasing numbers of images to read can now
receive a prioritized worklist from the AI-enabled Workflow
Orchestrator, along with an intuitive summary of advanced
visualization and analysis from various systems presented in a
single view. IntelliSpace Portal Advanced Visualization also
connects patient data across departments to create interoperability
for greater clinical intelligence and analysis, supported by
AI-tools such as an algorithm for the detection of COVID-19
lesions.
- Reporting and results communication – To
streamline reporting, the Interactive Multimedia Reporting module
of Philips’ Clinical Collaboration Platform, with embedded voice
recognition capability, helps radiologists cut turnaround time by
entirely eliminating the need for typing and entry of patient or
clinical context. Exam data can be inserted directly into reports,
allowing radiologists to quickly review and approve final reports
while adding clinical context for referring physicians.
- Shared decision-making, pathway selection and
treatment – For referring physicians who need to offer
confident recommendations on a patient’s care pathway, Philips’
Oncology Collaborator integrates radiology, genomic, lab, treatment
and other data into a single view so radiologists and oncologists,
together with the extended clinical team, can see the whole patient
profile at a glance and decide on a treatment pathway efficiently
and collaboratively.
- Outcomes and follow-up care – Radiology
administrators are empowered to help patients keep to their
treatment plans while improving overall operational efficiency with
the real-time performance metrics and follow-up patient tracking
provided by Philips Operational Informatics. The Philips Patient
Portal empowers patients to access and share their information and
access their results between facilities, physicians, specialists
and other healthcare providers.
Philips solutions spotlight at RSNA 2020: advancing
precision diagnosis to enable a clear care pathway From
the moment a patient is referred to radiology to the time his/her
clinical status is known, care depends on a cascade of complex
workflows where precision is essential. From data-driven practice
management and improving the radiology staff and patient
experience, to increasing diagnostic confidence to improve patient
care, Philips is connecting the right data, technology and clinical
insights to enable the patient’s pathway to precision diagnosis and
therapy. For more information on key areas of focus for Philips at
RSNA across its rich portfolio of radiology solutions, please visit
Philips’ RSNA Press Backgrounder.
Philips Live! virtual platform at RSNA 2020New
this year, Philips has created a unique, immersive experience for
attendees, with a virtual platform allowing visitors to participate
in live and on-demand sessions and tours of the Philips booth from
November 29 through December 5. Attendees can explore the 3D
environment and view in-depth solution demos of the latest
breakthrough innovations from Philips. Visit Philips Live at
RSNA 2020 for more information on Philips’ integrated workflow
solutions to connect data, technology and people across the
diagnostic enterprise.
Philips triple duty of careThe COVID-19
pandemic continues to highlight how interconnected the world’s
social, economic and environmental challenges are. Philips remains
fully focused on delivering against its triple duty of care:
meeting critical customer needs, safeguarding the health and safety
of its employees, and ensuring business continuity. As a
purpose-driven health technology company, Philips is applying its
innovation strength to improve the health and well-being of people.
The company is deeply committed to doing business responsibly and
sustainably, recently setting out a range of challenging new
environmental, social and governance targets.
[1]
https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20180718-radiology-reporting-review-report-final-for-web.pdf.
[2]
https://reactiondata.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/peer60:unnecessaryimaging.pdf.
[3]
https://www.aidoc.com/blog/is-radiologist-shortage-real/.
[4] Compared to the Ingenia 1.5T ZBO magnet.
[5] Compared to Philips scans without Compressed SENSE.
For further information, please contact:
Kathy O’ReillyPhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +1
978-221-8919E-mail : kathy.oreilly@philips.comTwitter:
@kathyoreilly
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health
continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis,
treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and
deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated
solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a
leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient
monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health
and home care. Philips generated 2019 sales of EUR 19.5 billion and
employs approximately 81,000 employees with sales and services in
more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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