At the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference and exhibition in Las Vegas recently, Microsoft announced the expansion of the Microsoft Intelligent Network for Eyecare (MINE), now AI Network for Healthcare, to create an AI-focused network in cardiology, in partnership with one of the largest health systems in India, Apollo Hospitals.
The AI Network for healthcare is part of Microsoft Healthcare NExT aimed to accelerate healthcare innovation through artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The partnership between Microsoft and Apollo will work to develop and deploy new machine learning models to predict patient risk for heart disease and assists doctors on treatment plans. The team is already working on an AI-powered Cardio API (application program interface) platform.
“AI Network for healthcare will democratise artificial intelligence by empowering healthcare providers with faster, intuitive and predictable solutions, thereby reducing the disease burden. Our unique partnership brings together our learnings in artificial intelligence and machine learning areas and Apollo’s expertise in cardiology. The systems of intelligence we create can change the lives of patients and the work of doctors enabling accessible healthcare to all.” said Dr Peter Lee, VP, AI & Research, Microsoft.
“The collaboration marks a paradigm shift for patients and management of non-communicable diseases globally. Cardiac disease is among India’s leading causes of mortality. It will help better predict, prevent and manage heart disease in India. While we commence this in India, we will validate the algorithms and work towards creating a global consortium to tackle multiple conditions in cardiovascular disease” said Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals.