In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we are joined by Ha Hong, PhD, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of Medtronic Endoscopy about integrating AI into Medtronic's endoscopy unit, the impact on healthcare outcomes, patient-centric design, and the future of AI in the medical device industry. Watch or listen to the episode to:

- Discover how Ha's research coincided with the rise of deep learning, a pivotal technology in modern AI, and how it shaped his work in emulating visual perception processing in the brain.
- Better understand Ha's instrumental role in developing the first FDA-approved AI-powered cardiac ultrasound guidance system, a groundbreaking innovation in cardiology.
- Learn about Ha’s move to Medtronic and his vision for integrating AI into endoscopy, highlighting the potential for AI to revolutionize gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatment.
- Gain insights into Ha's philosophy of patient-centric AI design, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing patient needs and safety in AI development for healthcare.

In the episode, we also sit down with Joe Mish, VP of Sales at SmartTRAK to better understand how SmartTRAK is using AI to enhance their market intelligence solutions, combining the traditional robust analysis with advanced algorithms for more nuanced, speedier insights in the medtech industry.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, SmartTRAK. To learn more about SmartTRAK, visit www.smarttrak.com.

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Medtronic Endoscopy's Chief AI Officer on Transforming Dx through AI and Patient-Centric Design

In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, host Kayleen Brown sits down with Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager for Cardiology Care at GE HealthCare. Dr. Samset takes us through his vast experience stretching over nearly three decades and discusses the transformative role of AI in advancing healthcare, particularly how GE HealthCare is leveraging AI to streamline and enhance cardiology care pathways. 

In the episode, Dr. Samset gives us the backstory of the 2023 Caption Health acquisition and provides insights into the inspiration behind Caption AI for use in Vscan, which democratizes cardiac assessments by making them accessible to less experienced users. The conversation touches on the regulatory challenges, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and GE HealthCare's strategic approach to integrating AI – aiming to improve patient outcomes and care pathways significantly.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, DeviceTalks West. Listen to the episode for 25% OFF the registration rate: West.DeviceTalks.com.

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GE HealthCare’s Samset on how deal led to building Caption AI for Vscan and securing FDA approval

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