GE HealthCare in $44M deal with BARDA for AI applications to treat trauma

GE HealthCare announced it signed a $44M contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority pr BARDA-part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response ASPR within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS to develop and obtain regulatory clearance for next-generation advanced point-of-care ultrasound technology with new artificial intelligence AI applications. Technology resulting from this jointly funded program will help healthcare professionals at all skill levels rapidly diagnose and provide timely treatment for patients with lung pathologies and traumatic injuries to the abdomen, chest and head. Trauma is a leading cause of death in the United States1 posing an enormous burden to healthcare systems and society. Trauma patients’ survival is dependent on receiving timely and appropriate care. Injury detection and triage of trauma patients play key roles in successful patient care and resource management, both in everyday situations and in mass casualty events. Technologies that expedite care, including detection, evaluation, and decision-assist capabilities, potentially increase patients’ chances of survival.