When everything is STAT, nothing is STAT

In today’s global healthcare landscape, the demand for medical imaging is continuously rising due to demographic shifts and advancements in medical science. Unfortunately, with the limited availability of radiologists, healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with this growing demand. This poses a significant threat to healthcare quality and, more critically, to human lives, especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating severe, life-threatening conditions.

The situation in the United States mirrors this global challenge, with radiology worklists becoming increasingly lengthy. Notably, up to 50% of medical examinations are labelled as STAT, with 90% of these originating from the emergency department (ED)1. In the US, 75% of ED visits in 2019 required at least one diagnostic or screening test, 51% of which involved medical imaging².

Under current standard practice, after being sorted by the referring physician’s priority, exams are further organized based on service level agreements (SLA) or a first-in, first-out (FIFO) approach. This means that patients with critical, time-sensitive conditions, many of whom may be asymptomatic, can end up waiting for hours in the queue. It’s in these circumstances that decision-support AI can be impactful. Harrison.ai Comprehensive Care can prioritize 12 time-sensitive findings on chest X-rays and non-contrast head CT scans. Studies containing any of the 12 time-sensitive findings are promptly flagged, empowering clinicians to review cases with critical findings first.

Harrison.ai has had more FDA clearances in the last 6 months than any other medical imaging AI company for computer aided detection devices.*

Readily available for use across the United States, this comprehensive offering includes the 510(k) clearance and the coveted Breakthrough Device Designation for obstructive hydrocephalus. As a comprehensive triage AI solution for chest X-rays and head CTs, the Harrison.ai Comprehensive Care solution may serve multiple purposes, the most important ones being:

Worklist Prioritization: It aids in swiftly assessing and automatically assigning priority levels to cases, enabling them to receive immediate attention. Moreover, it gives clinicians an extra layer of confidence by offering a comprehensive list of findings, particularly important in trauma facilities where multiple clinical issues may be present. Unlike human readers, AI remains impartial, free from fatigue, distractions, or lapses in concentration, ultimately improving the clinicians’ workflow.

Efficient workflow integration: In high-pressure situations where quick decision-making is essential, an AI solution that seamlessly integrates into the existing workflow is vital. AI technology not only prioritizes cases but also provides a notification of the finding, which can bring the cases to the attention of the most suitable radiologist. Its efficiency ensures that time-critical cases receive immediate attention, which may contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Harrison.ai Comprehensive Care can significantly contributes to enhancing workflow prioritization and improving the efficiency of radiologists. This not only streamlines the diagnostic process but, most importantly, can save lives by ensuring that those with urgent medical needs receive prompt attention.