June 6, 2024 — Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), the largest private quaternary hospital in Malaysia, embarks on a transformative journey in healthcare delivery through its partnership with Annalise.ai, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in radiology.
Through this partnership, SMC will integrate Annalise.ai’s cutting-edge Enterprise chest X-ray (CXR) technology into its medical imaging workflow. Annalise Enterprise CXR equips clinicians with clinically robust AI that enables rapid triage of cases and prioritisation of urgent ones, ensuring timely intervention. This state-of-the-art solution, developed by clinicians for clinicians, can detect up to 124 findings on chest X-rays within seconds, enhancing diagnostic speed and accuracy. This will enable better healthcare outcomes and an improved patient experience.
Dr. Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer of SMC, said that the hospital has always been at the forefront in the implementation of the latest technology, and the signing ceremony signifies SMC’s commitment to embrace the latest cutting-edge AI technology.
He said that the integration of Annalise.ai will assist clinicians by identifying critical findings and prioritising patients based on urgency.
“The adoption of AI holds immense promise for revolutionising the way we deliver healthcare services to our patients. It not only enhances efficiency but also elevates diagnostic accuracy to unprecedented levels.
“I believe the inclusion of Annalise.ai will be yet another technological innovation we can utilise to improve patient care, treatment and experience here in the hospital,” he said.
Dimitry Tran, co-founder and deputy CEO of Annalise.ai says, “Partnering with SMC, one of Malaysia's leading healthcare providers, is a significant milestone for us at Annalise.ai. It reaffirms our robust and rapidly expanding presence in Asia. Our comprehensive Annalise Enterprise solution will support SMC’s clinical team in enhancing healthcare outcomes for patients and improving operational effectiveness. This partnership exemplifies our shared dedication to delivering exceptional care to every patient every single time.”
Established in 1999, SMC as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, serving over half a million patients annually. Welcoming international visitors from 170 countries each year, the centre stands as a beacon of care and compassion on a global scale with over 60 medical specialities and a capacity of 724 licensed beds.
Recognised among the world's top 250 hospitals for 2024 and ranked within the top 75 globally for its outstanding contributions in Neurology, Cardiology, and Oncology by the prestigious Newsweek SMC continues to set the standard for exceptional patient care. Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, its commitment to excellence is unwavering, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care and support.
This collaboration underscores SMC's commitment to providing the highest standard of care and embracing innovative technologies to drive positive change in healthcare delivery. The deployment of Annalise.ai's solution at SMC marks a significant milestone in the hospital's journey towards revolutionising patient care and enhancing healthcare outcomes.
The partnership between SMC and Annalise.ai reflects a shared vision of leveraging AI technology to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. With this collaboration, SMC aims to set new benchmarks in healthcare excellence and inspire positive change in the industry.
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