Announcing the project to launch the first virtual hospital powered by artificial intelligence technology in Vietnam
An Australian biotech company is building what could be the first AI-powered hospital in Vietnam.
What’s the matter?
MedArmor AI Hospital will follow a preventative healthcare model, focusing on early detection of diseases and timely interventions. It will be supported by artificial intelligence and virtual care technologies.
The hospital will be operated primarily using virtual technologies, such as video conferencing, to deliver care. In addition, it will also provide stroke management, e-ICUs, and provider-to-provider online consultations.
As part of the foundational electronic medical records system, the hospital will leverage “advanced artificial intelligence to collect and analyze patient health data, providing actionable insights for preventive screenings and personalized medical guidance.” Core8 develops artificial intelligence that predicts health outcomes, identifies potential risks, and recommends preventative measures. It also provides an AI-powered health screening tool for medical imaging.
Why does it matter?
Core8 explains on its website Its AI hospital in Vietnam will address key industry challenges, namely equity, cost, environmental sustainability and workforce well-being.
It operates a virtual care model to expand access to disease diagnosis and treatment for underserved communities with limited health care resources; Remote health monitoring also helps reduce their expenses.
Because it incorporates virtual technology, it also eliminates waste and pollution, and enables patients to reduce their carbon emissions by not having to travel far.
Furthermore, the AI-driven hospital will streamline administrative processes to allow doctors and staff to focus more on providing patient care and their professional development.
The biggest trend
Core8 AI Hospital is located in the 700-hectare Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Park in Long An Province, Vietnam. In August, the Australian company joined a consortium working to develop the region – located near Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam – into a center for the biotechnology and semiconductor industries.
In recent years, Vietnam has sought international partners to support digital transformation in its various industries. In healthcare, for example, it has signed its first partnership with AI in healthcare Microsoft last year.
The country is also working to provide smart healthcare by next year. The basis for this is its EMR system, which has been announced Expand nationwide in October.
Meanwhile, the technology-driven virtual hospital is nothing new; This concept has increased in popularity since the recent pandemic. In 2022, SEHA Virtual Hospital, which claims to be the world’s largest virtual hospital serving 480,000 patients annually, has been launched in Saudi Arabia.