AIRS Medical announced its product, SwiftMR, has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company. The contract was awarded based on review of SwiftMR from hospital experts who serve on one of Vizient’s client-led councils, and it signifies to Vizient clients its unique qualities that potentially bring improvement to the healthcare industry.
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Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through Vizient’s Innovative Technology Program. Vizient client-led councils identify technologies that have the potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or improve business operations of healthcare organizations.
“The Innovative Technology contract underscores SwiftMR’s role in achieving better outcomes for patients and providers alike,” said Jina Park, Chief Strategy Officer at AIRS Medical. “With faster, higher-quality imaging, we’re advancing clinical care while also empowering healthcare organizations to strengthen operations, serve more patients, and achieve long-term success.”
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SwiftMR is an AI-powered MRI enhancement solution that reduces scan times by up to 50%1 while preserving or enhancing image quality. By reconstructing images and enabling shorter exams, it improves diagnostic confidence and delivers a better patient experience. More than 1,000 providers worldwide use SwiftMR to optimize operations and expand access to care in their communities.
“After a review of SwiftMR, Vizient’s client-led council agreed this technology offers a unique benefit over other products available in the market today and recommended it for an Innovative Technology contract. We are pleased to award this new contract to AIRS Medical,” said Kelly Flaharty, senior director of contract services for Vizient.
Vizient represents a diverse provider client base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute healthcare providers and has a portfolio that represents more than $156 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with client-led councils and task forces to evaluate products for their potential to bring real innovation to healthcare. If it is determined that a product is innovative, Vizient may award a contract outside of the competitive bid cycle.
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