WELL Health Technologies Corp. a digital health company focused on tech-enabling healthcare providers, and its investee company, HEALWELL AI Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on AI and data science for preventative care, are jointly pleased to announce the launch of WELL’s AI-powered co-pilot for cardiologists exclusively powered by HEALWELL AI, aimed at identifying patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”). This significant expansion of WELL’s AI capabilities builds on the success of its second-generation AI-powered physician co-pilot, WELL AI Decision Support (“WAIDS”), developed exclusively in partnership with HEALWELL. This enhancement adds to its existing rare and chronic disease detection abilities and is an extension to the WAIDS offering.
The co-pilot for cardiologists will be deployed in WELL Diagnostics Centres, Canada’s largest cardiology and medical diagnostic group with over 40 locations in Ontario. It will be available to cardiologists within the WELL Diagnostic Centres ecosystem, providing invaluable support in the early detection and management of cardiovascular disease.
Dina Sergi, CEO of WELL Diagnostic Centres, highlighted the tool’s impact, “The integration of HEALWELL’s AI-powered co-pilot for cardiologists into our WELL Diagnostic Centres represents a game-changing advancement. By offering precise risk stratification and actionable insights, this tool enhances their ability to proactively manage cardiovascular health and improve patient care.”
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Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, CEO of HEALWELL, commented, “The launch of our AI-powered co-pilot for specialists marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance healthcare through advanced technology. By expanding our AI capabilities to include cardiovascular disease detection, we are equipping cardiologists with enhanced tools and decision support necessary to identify at-risk patients earlier, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. The integration of this tool into WELL’s Diagnostic Centres is particularly important, as it provides us access to Canada’s largest cardiology group. This vast dataset not only assists hundreds of cardiologists within the WELL Diagnostic Centres ecosystem but also allows us to continuously refine and enhance the co-pilot.”
Dr. Paul Kannampuzha, Chief Cardiology Officer of WELL Diagnostic Centres commented. “As a cardiologist, I am encouraged by how AI can help provide improved disease detection and decision support for cardiologists across the country. I believe this technology will help drive improved preventative care and ensure patients don’t fall through the cracks.”
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for approximately 32% of deaths worldwide in 2019. In Canada, recent estimates suggest that CVD costs about $22 billion per year and is considered the second leading contributor to healthcare costs. Identifying patients with worsening cardiovascular conditions earlier is crucial, as cardiovascular disease is the third leading cause of death in Canada.
Source: PRNewswire
