Thieme and XUND Forge AI Healthcare Collaboration
Collaboration aims to enhance medical accuracy and patient interactions through AI
Thieme, a renowned provider of specialist medical information, has announced a strategic partnership with XUND, a Viennese health tech scale-up, to enhance medical diagnostics and patient communication through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This collaboration aims to leverage XUND’s AI technology and Thieme’s extensive medical expertise to develop a medical large language model (MedLLM).
Innovative Approach to Medical Information
The partnership intends to transform how medical professionals access and utilize information for diagnosing and choosing therapies. By integrating AI with Thieme’s high-quality specialist data, the initiative hopes to provide personalized medical content dynamically, improving the efficiency and accuracy of medical practices.
AI-Driven Tools for Enhanced Patient Interaction
XUND’s commitment to enhancing the doctor-patient relationship is already well-established in its development of AI-driven tools such as “Health Check,” “Illness Check,” and “Symptom Check.” These tools are designed to mimic the structure of a doctor-patient consultation, improving the interaction by providing personalized, AI-generated insights based on user-inputted data.
The Role of Natural Language Processing
At the core of the collaboration is the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP), which allows for the interpretation and structuring of user data to deliver precise medical information. This technology analyzes vast amounts of medical texts to produce content that is accurate and tailored to individual needs.
Regulatory Compliance and Future Plans
According to both organizations, all medical modules developed by XUND comply with the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. The partnership also plans to expand these AI solutions to more social platforms, enhancing their reach and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Insights
Tamás Petrovics, Co-Founder & CEO of XUND, emphasized the potential of this collaboration to improve medical care significantly: “Together, we can be even more effective and make a tangible contribution to better medical care.”
Katrin Siems, Senior Executive Vice President at Thieme, also highlighted the benefits of this partnership: “With Thieme, we are gaining a partner that not only offers us access to standardized information and content of unique quality but also has proven expertise in standardization, interoperability, and clinical processes.”
Questions from solli
- Traditional publishers: Given partnerships like this and the rise of AI-driven platforms such as Medwise.ai, how can traditional publishers maintain the speed and relevance required to meet healthcare professionals and patients’ evolving content needs?
- Engagement opportunities: What new engagement opportunities might emerge for industry stakeholders With the development of more Medical Large Language Models (MedLLMs) and the broader integration of AI in the medical information sector?
- Future partnerships: In an era where content-specific AI capabilities are becoming crucial, should larger publishers focus on developing these technologies in-house, seek partnerships, or consider acquiring specialized businesses?
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