Re:Massive MRI dataset released as part of ongoing AI project
by npunt on Wednesday November 28, 2018 @02:37AM
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This makes some sense both on tech and sales sides.
Tech-wise, my guess is the benefits of AI/ML are best exploited at scan time with a scanner integration, rather than after the fact. Specifically, if the algorithm picks up something it can immediately dive in for a closer look while the patient is still there, shortening the turnaround time by weeks. There's also the opportunity to co-develop / tune AI/ML to specific types of scanners.
Sales-wise, selling scanners is already a thing, and you don't have to create a new sales channel or figure out how to get buy-in. If a scanner works faster or better than others, hospitals already have a way to understand that through their procurement processes. And you may gain a higher margin by bundling AI/ML reading with hardware.
Tech-wise, my guess is the benefits of AI/ML are best exploited at scan time with a scanner integration, rather than after the fact. Specifically, if the algorithm picks up something it can immediately dive in for a closer look while the patient is still there, shortening the turnaround time by weeks. There's also the opportunity to co-develop / tune AI/ML to specific types of scanners.
Sales-wise, selling scanners is already a thing, and you don't have to create a new sales channel or figure out how to get buy-in. If a scanner works faster or better than others, hospitals already have a way to understand that through their procurement processes. And you may gain a higher margin by bundling AI/ML reading with hardware.
Is this roughly what you see?