AI Tech Drives Saudi Hospital to New Efficiency Heights
KFSHRC at the Global AI Summit Unveils AI-Powered Medical Innovations
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) stands at the forefront of healthcare AI innovation. Since 2019, the hospital’s dedicated AI centre has been focused on developing cutting-edge applications that are revolutionizing patient care.
Advancements in Diagnostics and Treatment
The AI centre has achieved remarkable progress, creating over 20 AI-driven applications that enhance both diagnostics and treatment. These advanced tools leverage deep learning to analyse medical images with exceptional precision, allowing for quicker and more accurate disease diagnosis. Furthermore, AI facilitates personalized treatment plans, tailored to patients' comprehensive health data, resulting in improved health outcomes.
Generative AI Developed in Saudi Arabia
Recently, KFSHRC unveiled its latest advancements in generative AI, completely developed in Saudi Arabia. These innovations are poised to solidify the hospital's status as a global leader in intelligent healthcare systems.
Showcasing AI at the Global AI Summit
At the Global AI Summit (GAIN), KFSHRC highlighted its cutting-edge generative AI technology, reinforcing its vision of becoming a more intelligent hospital. Once fully tested, these AI models will be integrated into hospital operations to boost both efficiency and accuracy across the board.
Operational Efficiency and Enhanced Patient Services
The hospital's AI centre has also played a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency. By automating tasks such as summarizing scientific literature and tracking patient journeys, KFSHRC has successfully reduced bed wait times from 32 hours to 6 hours, and emergency department wait times have dropped by 14%. Additionally, 90% of patients now receive pharmacy and laboratory services within 15 minutes.
Awards and Recognition for AI Leadership
For its pioneering efforts in AI, KFSHRC has garnered several prestigious awards, including the 2022 AI Leadership Award from the International AI and Cloud Computing Conference and Exhibition. The hospital's AI-powered "Anfal" system, designed to predict patient satisfaction, earned the 2024 International Business Excellence Award (IBXA) for best use of customer insights.
Global Ranking and Recognition
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is recognized as a global leader in specialized healthcare. In 2023, it ranked 20th among the world’s top healthcare institutions, according to Brand Finance, and secured the top position in the Middle East and Africa.
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