Chennai Emerges as Hub for Groundbreaking AI-Driven Healthcare Advancements

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A recent event on AI in Healthcare saw the introduction of a new theme, AI-driven innovation in Healthcare, expanding the discourse well beyond the technology’s role in EMR (electronic medical record) adoption, physician productivity, operational efficiency, and fiscal sustainability.

Throughout its journey leading AI service, Augnito has seen a congregation of over 300 healthcare and health tech stakeholders, including doctors, medical directors, IT heads, and other key decision-makers from the most prestigious organizations nationwide. These conferences have provided an exclusive platform for industry leaders to network, converse, and innovate, paving the way for the future of healthcare transition and technologies.

The conference aimed to delve into the untapped potential of AI in reshaping healthcare delivery and improving patient care. The opening keynote presentation was delivered by Ashokkan Somuveerappan, CIO of Apollo Hospitals, who gave enlightening insights into the Group’s commitment to a comprehensive digital transformation, the promise of personalized care, and the adoption of augmented intelligence technologies across the spectrum.

Speaking after the event, Somuveerappan remarked, “While the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions in the healthcare ecosystem is an exciting prospect, it’s important to remember that we must keep ethics, compliance, and security at the forefront of the discourse. Platforms like Augnito, which convene industry leaders, are crucial for ensuring these products are developed inclusively and with a human-centered approach. Working with Augnito, we have witnessed the clear benefits of their voice AI solutions in our hospitals. "With this cooperation, we are confident that we are on the right track and looking forward to the future."

Another important part of the meeting was the brainstorming session. -Reflections on the empowerment of doctors through AI. Improve patient care and clinical decision-making. The panel consisted of Venkata Phanidhar, Group Head, Medway Hospitals; Dr. Sandhya Cherian, Vice President, Frontier Lifeline Hospital; Dr. Arunkumar Govindarajan, Managing Director and Radiologist, Aarthi Scans and Labs, and Dr. Research Center and Medical Center Rela.