Hexarad and AI startup Newton’s Tree have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the accessibility of technology in NHS radiology departments.
Beginning in September 2024, this collaboration merges Hexarad’s tech-enabled teleradiology and proprietary software platform with Newton’s Tree’s vendor-neutral AI platform. The goal is to decrease reliance on manual processes within radiology departments and facilitate the experimentation, adoption, and evaluation of AI tools.
Hexarad’s platforms are already in use in various NHS organizations in the UK, such as North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, as well as healthcare facilities in Ireland and Saudi Arabia.
Having recently secured £11.2 million in growth funding, Hexarad aims to further its international expansion efforts. Dr. Farzana Rahman, the company’s chief executive, emphasized the importance of offering comprehensive solutions to radiology departments to address critical challenges they face.
By integrating both companies’ platforms, radiology departments will gain access to teleradiology, workflow software, and a suite of AI tools through a single integration. This consolidated approach aims to empower hospitals with cutting-edge tools and technologies to future-proof their operations.
The collaborative platform will assist radiology departments in managing and reducing reporting backlogs, ultimately leading to quicker diagnosis and treatment for patients. Newton’s Tree’s AI interoperability layer streamlines the procurement and implementation of AI applications within hospital settings, making the process efficient and effective.
Ultimately, this partnership between Hexarad and Newton’s Tree seeks to empower clinicians, accelerate AI adoption, and enhance patient care within NHS radiology departments.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in a separate collaboration with Newton’s Tree in July 2024, deployed the platform across the trust to facilitate the integration and monitoring of third-party AI algorithms.
