Better care for more people: Philips innovates in AI-enabled
imaging and cloud-based informatics at #RSNA24
December 1, 2024
Philips' intelligent diagnostic and treatment solutions,
combined with its advanced capabilities in healthcare informatics,
uniquely position the company to drive precision imaging for a
greater number of patients
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Chicago, USA –
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health
technology, today unveiled the company’s latest AI-powered
diagnostic and treatment imaging innovations to advance precise
imaging with faster, easier and more efficient workflows.
Addressing key challenges faced by radiologists, these innovations
are complemented by Philips’ industry-leading expertise in
cloud-based data management, advanced visualization, automation,
and AI. Together, they aim to reduce the administrative burden and
empower clinicians with insights to deliver better care for more
people.
“The healthcare industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges
in radiology: increasing patient volumes, skyrocketing demand for
imaging studies, and an explosion in imaging data. At the same
time, staff shortages are creating mounting pressure on already
strained resources,” said Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader of
Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips. “Our intelligent imaging
systems combined with our world-class informatics support
healthcare providers in embracing innovative solutions that enhance
efficiency, reduce the administrative burden, and empower
radiologists to focus on delivering precise, high-quality
care.”
The Philips Future Health Index 2024 Report shows 99% of
radiology leaders surveyed struggle with staff shortages, with
nearly 4 in 5 facing financial pressures, and 45% experiencing
symptoms of burnout. Radiologists are also seeing a 40% increase in
patients with complex diseases [1] in clinical areas like
cardiology and neurology, which is driving the need for imaging
exams and a 60% increase in imaging data [2]. At this year’s RSNA,
Philips will demonstrate how it is uniquely positioned to help
mitigate these challenges with breakthrough innovations that
advance precision imaging for more patients and enhance
productivity through seamless integration of imaging and
informatics.
Leadership in innovative helium-free MRI
operations
Philips will unveil the industry’s first and only wide-bore,
high-performance helium-free [3] MR scanner with fully integrated
cloud-based, AI-driven, automated quantitative reporting
capabilities [4] for specific disease areas like neurology and
oncology. With AI assistance at every step of the workflow, from
planning to imaging and reporting, Philips’ next generation
BlueSeal 1.5T MRI boosts productivity, ease of use and access to
precision diagnosis around the world, while caring for the planet.
Philips’ revolutionary BlueSeal technology sets new standards in
MRI as the lightest 70 cm system available today [5], making it
easier to install and cost-effective to maintain, enabling flexible
installations and wider access in new locations.
Breakthrough innovations in Diagnosis and
Treatment
Making its debut in North America at RSNA is the fully AI-enabled
CT 5300, featuring Precise Image AI-based reconstruction software
to assist at every step of the CT workflow, while reducing
radiation dose and improving image quality for complex exams like
cardiac imaging. Philips will also spotlight Spectral CT 7500,
providing spectral CT solutions across a wide range of clinical
areas including cardiology, oncology, neurology, musculoskeletal,
and pediatrics. With more than 24 million spectral exams
performed to date, Spectral CT 7500 has been shown to deliver up to
97% diagnostic sensitivity compared to 55% with conventional CT
[6]; 96% certainty of cyst vs. lesion compared to 30% with
conventional CT [7]; and a 26% reduction in follow-up scans due to
incomplete diagnosis [8].
Philips is elevating image quality in ultrasound with the newest
releases of its EPIQ Elite and Affiniti systems featuring new
workflow and quantification automation to make exams faster and
reproducible to help increase clinical confidence. With more than
100 optimized presets across multiple clinical applications,
Philips’ latest innovations in ultrasound help reduce exam times
and variability. This is meant to increase efficiency with over 50%
reduction in time for image optimization during abdominal and
obstetrics exams [9]. Also showcased will be the latest
Azurion 7 platform to support image-guided interventional
procedures with a 17% reduction in procedure time and a 12%
reduction in patient preparation time, bringing the ability to
treat one more patient per day [10].
Expanded strategic collaboration with AWS
At RSNA Philips will showcase its advanced Healthcare Informatics
capabilities for data management, advanced visualization,
automation, and AI to help reduce administrative burdens and
empower clinicians with insights to deliver better care. In the
run-up to the event, Philips expanded its strategic collaboration
with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer Philips’ integrated
diagnostics portfolio in the cloud, including radiology, digital
pathology, cardiology [11], and AI advanced visualization [11]
solutions. As part of the agreement, Philips aims to create robust
and scalable generative AI applications that leverage
state-of-the-art foundation models from Amazon Bedrock, and
seamlessly integrate into clinical workflows.
Philips will also debut the latest 510(k) clearance of its
Radiology Operations Command Center remote scanning and remote
protocol management features [12] enabling real-time collaboration
between imaging experts and on-site technologists, virtually
anywhere, to help streamline radiology operations and workflows to
provide high-quality imaging to more patients at lower costs.
Paired with the world’s first and only helium-free mobile MRI
solution, Philips continues to expand quality care to large
populations of traditionally underserved patients in a more
accessible and sustainable way.
Visit Philips at RSNA for more information.
[1] 3 Key market trends source: The Burden of Chronic Disease
(Karen Hacker); The healthcare data explosion (RBC Capital
Markets); Radiologist burnout (Catalina imaging)
[2] 3 Key market trends source: The Burden of Chronic Disease
(Karen Hacker); The healthcare data explosion (RBC Capital
Markets); Radiologist burnout (Catalina imaging)
[3] Helium-free operations. 7 liters of helium is permanently
enclosed in the cryogenic circuit.
[4] BlueSeal XE/SE and Smart Reading are not yet CE marked, not
cleared in all countries, and not yet available for delivery in any
country. Please consult your Philips contact person for further
information.
[5] Compared to conventional 1.5T zero boil off systems in the
industry BlueSeal MR system weight (with cryogen) 2,300 kg (5,071
lbs).
[6] Mellander, et al. (Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden),
Acta Radiology (2022) DOI: 10.1177/02841851221130612
[7] Andersen MB, Ebbesen D, Thygesen J, Kruis M, Rasmussen F.
Impact of spectral body imaging in patients suspected for occult
cancer: a prospective study of 503 patients. Eur Radiol. 2020
Oct;30(10):5539-5550. doi: 10.1007/s00330-020-06878-7
[8] Follow-up Recommendation Rates Associated with Spectral
Detector Dual-Energy CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis: A Retrospective
Comparison to Single-Energy CT. Atwi, Noah E. et al. J Am Coll
Radiol. 2020;17:940-950
[9] D001833994, Marketing Claim Evidence for VM12.0 Workflow
Efficiency Quick Launch Preset
[10] Results from study conducted at St. Antonius Hospital. Results
verified by NAMSA, independent third-party expert on study design
and analytics. Results are specific to the institution where they
were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other
institutions.
[11] Available on cloud in 2025.
[11] Available on cloud in 2025.
[12] Remote editing and protocol management are functionalities
powered by the 510(k) cleared ROCC Console solution. ROCC Console
is not to be used without a trained and qualified user at the
scanner.
For further information, please contact:
Kathy O’Reilly
Philips Global External Relations
Tel.: +1 978-221-8919
E-mail : kathy.oreilly@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and
people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep
clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions
for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare
providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in
diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring
and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips
generated 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately
69,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100
countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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