Ohio system invests $10M for IBM Watson PACS upgrade

Matt O'Connor | | Health Imaging | Economics

Cincinnati-based TriHealth announced a $10 million investment to adopt IBM Watson Health's Enterprise Imaging Portfolio, reports the Cincinnati Business Courier.

“I believe this advanced imaging technology will significantly improve the workflow of radiology and other image-intensive specialties, enhancing our physicians’ ability to diagnose and treat patients,” said Frank Schlueter, MD, and TriHealth’s system chief of radiology.

TriHealth to tap IBM expertise with new $10M system

The health system, which includes more than 140 locations, will be the first in Ohio to adopt IBM Watson Imaging Clinical Review. The platform is expected to go live throughout the entire system in early 2019, according to the report.

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Matt O'Connor

Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.

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