What You Should Know:
– Just weeks after acquiring MIM Software, a leader in medical imaging analysis and AI solutions, GE HealthCare strengthens its commitment to improving cancer care through a deeper collaboration with Elekta, a leader in precision radiation oncology.
– The strategic partnership aims to revolutionize radiation therapy workflows and ultimately benefit both patients and healthcare providers.
Addressing Challenges in Radiation Therapy
Nearly two-thirds of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy, but current processes can be time-consuming due to a lack of interoperability and automation. This can significantly impact patient outcomes. The collaboration specifically addresses these challenges by leveraging AI-powered software and advanced imaging capabilities.
The collaboration will focus on developing innovative software solutions designed to:
- Improve Workflow Efficiency: Streamline workflows within radiation therapy treatment planning, enhancing efficiency for clinicians.
- Increase Throughput: Reduce the time it takes for patients to receive radiation treatment, minimizing delays.
- Enhance User Experience: Make the treatment planning process more user-friendly for clinicians.
GE HealthCare’s MIM Software and Elekta’s treatment planning software will be combined to create a powerful solution for oncology treatment planning. This collaboration builds upon both companies’ existing strengths in regional markets, ensuring the solutions can be adopted globally.
“Our decision to join GE HealthCare was driven by a ‘shared vision of maximizing impact’ and our motivation for this collaboration with Elekta is no different,” explains Andy Nelson, CEO of MIM Software, GE HealthCare. “For decades, we have engaged directly with clinicians to understand their needs and bridge the divide by building solutions that streamline their clinical workflows and reduce treatment delays for patients. With the evolution of treatment planning software, we stand to make an impact on clinicians and patients worldwide. Now, we are excited to extend the reach of these efforts by boosting Elekta’s offerings with our vendor-agnostic solutions.”
