Background and Challenges
Primary care institutions in China widely face challenges such as insufficient medical resources and limited physician experience, particularly in medical imaging diagnostics (e.g., CT scans, X-rays), leading to high rates of misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses. A provincial health commission aimed to introduce AI technology to enhance diagnostic capabilities in local hospitals and reduce the patient burden on major hospitals.
Huibi Information’s Solution
Leveraging computer vision (CV) and deep learning technologies, Huibi Information developed an AI-assisted medical imaging diagnostic system for the provincial health commission. The system supports intelligent detection of common conditions such as pulmonary nodules, fractures, and strokes.
High-Precision Image Analysis
- Employs convolutional neural network (CNN) models trained on over 1 million medical images, achieving over 98% recognition accuracy.
- Supports automatic analysis of multiple imaging formats (CT, MRI, X-ray) with suspicious lesion markings.
Intelligent Report Generation
- Automatically generates structured diagnostic reports with probabilistic disease analysis to support clinical decision-making.
- Incorporates multimodal data integration, including patient history and lab results, for comprehensive assessments.
Remote Consultation Platform
- Using cloud computing, local hospitals can upload images to provincial top-tier hospitals for online expert review of AI findings, enabling tiered diagnosis and treatment.
Results Achieved
- 40% improvement in diagnostic accuracy: The AI system significantly reduced missed diagnoses, especially in challenging cases like early-stage lung cancer and subtle fractures.
- 60% reduction in diagnosis time: Preliminary AI analysis takes 5 seconds, compared to 20–30 minutes for manual review.
- Balanced medical resource allocation: Patients in rural areas can access high-quality diagnostics remotely, reducing the need to travel to major cities.
The provincial health commission plans to promote Huibi’s AI medical system across the region in support of the national "Healthy China" initiative.