Blackford Analysis
An imaging platform should offer access to a marketplace of applications that address the full range of needs of a radiology department and its referring physicians. Lately, platforms have been strongly associated with artificial intelligence (AI) applications and algorithms. A platform is a natural fit for AI because the field is advancing rapidly, and these applications will continue to evolve over time. Since AI applications are in a state of flux and evolution, a platform approach enables healthcare organizations to better manage the risk associated with the adoption and deployment, ultimately simplifying their integration into clinical workflow. The benefits of a platform strategy are also applicable to many other medical imaging applications and software add-ons beyond AI. “What you’re looking for in a platform is the ability to simultaneously use multiple applications from multiple vendors, seamlessly integrated into the platform.”