Lehigh Valley, Pa. (July 10, 2023) \u2013 Starting this summer, Lehigh Valley Health Network\u2019s (LVHN) department of radiology and diagnostic medical imaging will be integrating multiple artificial intelligence (AI) software into existing workflows at all medical imaging sites.<\/p>\n
\u201cLVHN is constantly looking to employ the latest technologies to enhance accuracy, safety and patient experience,\u201d says Devang Gor, MD, Chair, Radiology-Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology, LVHN. \u201cThis latest partnership with Aidoc and Rad AI will bring innovative AI software into our existing processes, giving our radiologists real-time decision support on emergent and non-emergent conditions, helping us prioritize the reading of studies and mobilize a rapid response treatment team if needed, allowing us to quickly generate study impressions and making sure patients schedule follow-up appointments and testing for incidental [unexpected] findings.\u201d<\/p>\n
The three AI software programs being implemented include:<\/p>\n
Aidoc<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This AI technology will immediately read all imaging studies and look for three emergent conditions:<\/p>\n These conditions have the potential to be life-threatening. If any of these conditions are identified, Aidoc\u2019s technology promptly notifies the radiology team. This urgent notification enables the prioritization and prompt confirmation of the relevant study by a radiologist, which is vital for maximizing patient safety.<\/p>\n In addition to prioritizing the study\u2019s read, if a pulmonary embolism is detected, Aidoc\u2019s AI notifies the hospital\u2019s pulmonary embolism response team so the patient can receive multidisciplinary and lifesaving care immediately.<\/p>\n Aidoc\u2019s solution also provides access to a leading-edge AI algorithm (Riverain<\/a>) for detecting lung nodules (potentially precancerous lesions), which increases accuracy and provides radiologists with instant decision support.<\/p>\n Rad AI Omni<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This software will automatically generate study impressions from a radiologist\u2019s dictation. It will also automatically compile and insert follow-up guidelines for incidental findings (lung nodules, thyroid nodules, adrenal lesions, kidney cysts, enlarged lymph nodes and more) from national medical organizations into reports, standardizing recommendations for additional care and evaluation.\u00a0This process reduces manual data entry for radiologists and allows them to focus on higher level duties to improve patient safety and quality.<\/p>\n Rad AI Continuity<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When incidental findings (lung nodules, thyroid nodules, adrenal lesions, kidney cysts, enlarged lymph nodes and more) are identified, this software will automatically send follow-up recommendations to the patient as well as their referring clinician and regularly check in with both the patient and clinician until the follow-up appointments or tests are scheduled.<\/p>\n \u201cThese partnerships combine the most sophisticated digital infrastructure and automated workflows with human intelligence and expertise to help us provide the best patient care possible,\u201d says Maulik Purohit, MD, Chief Health Information Officer, LVHN. \u201cLVHN\u2019s use of these artificial intelligence software demonstrates our leadership in bringing the latest medical technology breakthroughs to the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n All of the software programs are slated to launch at LVHN by the end of fall 2023.<\/p>\n Lehigh Valley Health Network<\/a>\u00a0(LVHN) includes 13 hospital campuses, four in Allentown, two in Bethlehem, one in Easton, one in East Stroudsburg, one in Hazleton, two in Pottsville, one in Dickson City, and one in\u00a0Lehighton, Pa.; 28 health centers; numerous primary and specialty care physician practices; 20\u00a0ExpressCARE<\/a>\u00a0locations including the area\u2019s only\u00a0Children\u2019s ExpressCARE<\/a>; pharmacy, imaging, home health, rehabilitation and lab services; and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred. Specialty care includes: trauma care for adults and children; burn care at the Regional Burn Center; kidney and pancreas transplants; perinatal\/neonatal, cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, complex neurosurgery capabilities including national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center; and robotic surgery in 10 specialties.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute<\/a>\u00a0physicians provide the most advanced treatments. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is a member of the\u00a0Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance<\/a>\u00a0(MSK Cancer Alliance)<\/u>, an initiative that helps community providers improve the quality of cancer care and offers access to MSK clinical trials.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>, the third largest children\u2019s hospital in Pennsylvania, provides care in more than 30 specialties and general pediatrics.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Hospital\u2013Cedar Crest<\/a>\u00a0is ranked as the region\u2019s No. 1 hospital for nine straight years and has been recognized among Pennsylvania\u2019s top 10 hospitals for nine consecutive years by\u00a0U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)\u2013Cedar Crest,\u00a0LVH\u201317th Street<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0LVH\u2013Muhlenberg<\/a>\u00a0are the Lehigh Valley\u2019s only\u00a0Magnet\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0hospitals for nursing excellence. Additional information is available by visiting\u00a0LVHN.org<\/a>\u00a0or following us on\u00a0Facebook,<\/a>\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lehigh Valley, Pa. (July 10, 2023) \u2013 Starting this summer, Lehigh Valley Health Network\u2019s (LVHN) department of radiology and diagnostic medical imaging will be integrating multiple artificial intelligence (AI) software … Continue reading LVHN to Implement Artificial Intelligence Software Into Radiology Workflows<\/span> \n
\nJamie L. Stover
\nMedia Relations Specialist
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\nLehigh Valley Health Network
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