The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently announced that it has started a strategic innovation collaboration with Serv Medical, a Singapore-based healthcare big data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, toward the goal of revolutionizing cardiovascular care through digital therapeutics and fostering medical excellence in developing markets. Image courtesy: ACC
October 4, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently announced that it has started a strategic innovation collaboration with Serv Medical, a Singapore-based healthcare big data and artificial intelligence (AI) company. The goal, according to a written statement, is revolutionizing cardiovascular care through digital therapeutics and fostering medical excellence in developing markets.
The notification detailed the collaboration, reporting that it is “based on the shared commitment to harnessing cutting-edge digital technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes and improve long-term cardiovascular care across healthcare systems and developing markets.” To that end, notes the announcement, the ACC and Serv Medical will be collaborating on the co-development of digital therapeutics (DTx), leading to novel avenues for managing cardiovascular conditions and optimizing health in developing and underserved communities.”
“As the field of digital therapeutics advances, it is essential for clinicians to collaborate with technology companies to ensure high quality, safe medical care is delivered,” said Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC, ACC Chief Innovation Officer. “Access to cardiovascular care in the communities where individuals live is now our joint responsibility with the advent of global digital health care transformation.”
By synergizing their strengths, the ACC and Serv Medical are poised to create solutions that will transform long-term patient care and allow for clinical excellence through digital innovation, according to the Sept. 29 update.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC), based in Washington, DC, is a global organization who mission is transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. A key source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines.
More information: www.acc.org
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