Piedmont Healthcare Implements Viz.ai AI-Powered Stroke Care Coordination
Piedmont Healthcare deployed Viz.ai's AI-driven stroke care coordination platform leveraging Microsoft Azure Cloud and deep learning technologies. The solution enabled real-time detection, alerts, and coordinated care for stroke patients across 11 hospital systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Features included AI-powered early detection of acute stroke, automated scoring, integrated imaging tools, HIPAA-compliant communication, and EMS coordination.
- Organization
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Location
- United States
- Published
- August 2021
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- Need to improve speed, accuracy, and coordination of stroke patient care across multiple hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Managing patient triage and optimizing resource use amid uncertain hospital economics.
- Viz.ai uses AI and deep learning on Microsoft Azure to automate detection and alert clinicians rapidly.
- The platform integrates with EMS for pre-hospital care and supports post-acute care referrals.
- HIPAA-compliant communications facilitate synchronized coordination among care teams.
- Reduced time to treatment and increased mechanical thrombectomy rates.
- Shortened ICU and hospital stays, improving patient outcomes and resource optimization.
- Received CMS New Technology Add-On Payment recognition for significant clinical and economic benefits.
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