What You Should Know:
– Duke Health, a renowned healthcare system, and SAS, a global leader in data and AI, have formalized a two-year collaboration to leverage cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare operations and patient care.
– Following successful partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft and nference, Duke Health’s collaboration with SAS aims to create innovative AI-powered tools. These tools will enhance healthcare delivery processes, ultimately improving patient care quality.
– The collaboration provides Duke Health with access to advanced analytics through the SAS® Viya® data and AI platform and specialized health applications, further enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.
Key Focus Areas
Together, Duke Health and SAS will spearhead the development and commercialization of AI-powered digital twinning solutions. This will enable real-time process monitoring and optimization, enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes. Additionally, the organizations will collaborate on responsible AI initiatives with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), ensuring the ethical and safe use of AI in healthcare.
“We are pleased to expand our relationship with SAS, our neighbor in the Research Triangle,” said Jeffrey Ferranti, M.D., senior vice president and chief digital officer at Duke Health. “This relationship marks a significant milestone in enhancing our analytics capabilities by leveraging AI in a responsible and ethical manner. Together, we will unlock new opportunities to transform health care.”
