Flexible Breast Health AI Deployment
In an era where technology continuously redefines healthcare, radiologists and breast imaging professionals face the critical task of detecting breast cancer early and more accurately, avoiding the pitfalls of a missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing breast cancer detection by providing radiologists with powerful tools to analyze complex imaging data more effectively.
How solutions like iCAD’s AI offerings are deployed vary depending upon a facility or health organization’s unique needs, whether it be a preferred IT set-up, security requirements, workflow integrations, or other factors.
iCAD stands at the forefront in offering flexible deployment solutions, including software delivered onsite via a server, through a partner or customer cloud solution, or through iCAD’s new cloud solution. iCAD’s groundbreaking ProFound Cloud is proven to deliver unmatched speed, scalability, and security, meeting the evolving demands of a modern healthcare infrastructure.
ProFound Cloud: Seamless Interoperability at Enterprise Scale
At the core of these recent advancements is the ProFound Cloud, a cloud-native platform that offers unparalleled interoperability and access to advanced breast AI solutions on a grand scale. 
This platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with various healthcare systems and PACS platforms, ensuring that imaging professionals can access crucial AI insights without disrupting existing workflows.
Powered by Google Cloud architecture and Google’s Health AI innovations, ProFound Cloud integrates a lightweight edge client and cloud-based components. Together, they securely transport and process mammography screening data between imaging sources, such as imaging modalities and PACS, and cloud-based AI. The processed data is seamlessly delivered to systems that utilize AI outputs, including mammography review workstations, PACS, and image and data storage systems, without retaining and storing images in iCAD’s Cloud system.
ProFound Cloud provides a scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure that supports the entire suite of iCAD’s AI-powered solutions. This innovation promises to streamline processes, reduce costs, and ultimately improve patient outcomes by facilitating quicker, more accurate diagnoses.
Global Delivery, Meeting Global Demands
Frequently Asked Questions
What benefits does Google Cloud’s global network bring to iCAD’s AI solutions?
Google Cloud’s expansive global network allows iCAD to offer its AI solutions across the globe with unmatched speed, scalability, and security. This partnership ensures that healthcare providers can access advanced breast cancer detection tools no matter where they are, while also adhering to local regulations.
Is ProFound Cloud available globally?
ProFound Cloud is available in many regions worldwide, but its availability may be dependent on local government regulations and Google Cloud’s delivery options in those areas. iCAD is committed to ensuring that healthcare providers receive compliant and cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs. iCAD’s team of deployment experts are ready to assist with your cloud migration efforts.
Can ProFound Cloud be deployed in regions with strict local government regulations?
Yes, ProFound Cloud is designed to adapt to local government regulations, whether in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, or the Middle East. By working closely with Google Cloud, iCAD ensures that its AI tools meet specific data storage, processing, and transmission requirements unique to each region.
How does iCAD’s ProFound Cloud ensure compliance with local data residency requirements?
iCAD’s ProFound Cloud leverages Google Cloud’s global infrastructure to comply with local data residency requirements. For instance, in the European Union, data is processed within local data centers. This approach ensures compliance with GDPR and other regional regulations while maintaining the benefits of cloud scalability and efficiency.
How does iCAD’s ProFound Cloud-based SaaS model optimize costs for healthcare facilities?
iCAD’s ProFound Cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, offers healthcare providers flexible, scalable access to iCAD’s ProFound full suite of solutions, including DBT Detection, 2D Detection, Density Assessment, and Risk. The model supports exam-based pricing, allowing facilities to pay only for what they use, while ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows and compliance with the latest technology updates.
Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Innovation
Through its 20-year partnership with Google Health and use of the Google Cloud Platform, iCAD aims to leverage shared expertise and resources to further refine their AI algorithms and enhance the capabilities of their solutions. These partnerships underscore iCAD’s commitment to continuous innovation and improving patient outcomes on a global scale.
“The healthcare landscape is shifting towards technology-as-a-service models, avoiding the pitfalls of investing in rapidly outdated hardware and software,” said Dana Brown, CEO of iCAD. “As AI relies heavily on specialized hardware like graphical processing units (GPUs), setting up and upgrading both software and hardware becomes increasingly complex. Cloud-based solutions, like ProFound Cloud, address this challenge by providing Software as a Service (SaaS) to ensure that all customers access the latest technology without the initial hardware investment, support contracts, and constant updates. Moreover, ProFound Cloud provides facility administrators the ability to access the administration site, enabling them to update configurations and perform administrative tasks in multiple languages.”
“ProFound Cloud is a prime example of how collaboration in healthcare technology drives innovation,” said Shweta Maniar, global director of Life Science Strategy & Solutions, Google Cloud. “By offering AI solutions in a scalable cloud environment, iCAD empowers healthcare providers to deliver earlier, more accurate diagnoses, potentially improving outcomes for countless patients.”
Shweta Maniar
Global Director of Life Science Strategy & Solutions, Google Cloud
Customer Success Stories
Healthcare providers who have integrated ProFound Cloud into their imaging centers have reported significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy. The ProFound Cloud platform is designed to make advanced AI solutions more accessible to healthcare providers of all sizes to benefit from our leading breast health technologies. As of August, early performance results from the first 60,000 ProFound AI cloud cases show an impressive processing time that is over 50% faster compared to many traditional on-premises deployment solutions.
“ProFound Cloud represents a significant advancement in the field of radiology, providing a seamless and standardized solution for accessing the latest AI technologies for our imaging network,” remarked Matt Dewey, chief information officer at Wake Radiology, a ProFound Cloud early access beta-testing facility. “This platform will undoubtedly streamline our workflow and improve our ability to deliver high-quality care while increasing volumes to our patient community across The Triangle region of North Carolina.”
Matt Dewey
Chief Information Officer at Wake Radiology
“ProFound Cloud signifies a remarkable leap forward in mammography, offering our imaging network across the Las Vegas Valley a unified and cutting-edge Breast AI technology solution.”
Angie Cosca
Chief Information Officer at Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI)
Enhanced Detection Workstation Features
iCAD has also unveiled new workstation readability features for the ProFound AI Detection solution, set to revolutionize how radiologists interact with and use AI in their daily practice, empowering radiologists to make more informed decisions, reduce the margin of error, and increase the efficiency of breast cancer detection. The enhancements also aim to reduce the cognitive load on radiologists, allowing them to focus more on patient care in less time with fewer unnecessary recalls.
A Future of Precision Medicine and Improved Patient Care
iCAD’s innovations in breast cancer detection and personalized care reflect a broader trend towards precision medicine, where treatments and interventions are tailored to individual patient characteristics. As iCAD continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI in healthcare, the future looks promising for both medical professionals and patients. With these advancements, the fight against breast cancer becomes more targeted, efficient, and precise.
Stay tuned to iCAD’s updates as they continue to revolutionize breast cancer detection and treatment with their innovative solutions and strategic collaborations. Together, these efforts are paving the way for a future where breast cancer is detected earlier, treated more effectively, and ultimately, lives are saved.
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