Philips has expanded its digital pathology portfolio with a new cloud-based solution. With the Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution on HealthSuite, the company aims to support pathology laboratories in their transition to fully digital diagnostic workflows and in scaling up digital pathology in clinical practice.
The solution runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure and enables the secure storage, management, and analysis of large volumes of high-resolution pathology images. Pathologists can view and review cases via the platform from various locations, which is intended to facilitate collaboration and remote consultation.
Scaling Up Digital Diagnostics
According to Philips, healthcare institutions face increasing challenges in managing large volumes of medical image data, while at the same time the shortage of specialized personnel is growing. Additionally, there is a growing need for infrastructure suitable for AI-supported diagnostics.
According to a report by Signify Research, many pathology departments worldwide still operate with hybrid workflows in which traditional microscopes play a central role. Researchers suggest that fully digital workflows can contribute to more efficient operations, better collaboration, and more consistent diagnostics.
Philips’ cloud-based solution is designed to support this transition by simplifying IT management and enabling scalable data management. Additionally, the platform offers integration capabilities for AI applications and enterprise-wide collaboration within healthcare systems.
Reduced reliance on local IT infrastructure
According to Dr. Cordon-Cardo, Chair of the Department of Pathology, Molecular and Cell-Based Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, cloud technology can help scale up digital pathology programs. “A cloud-based implementation reduces reliance on local infrastructure while providing the flexibility, performance, and scalability needed for enterprise-wide collaboration and AI integration. This is an important next step in the development of our digital pathology strategy.”
“As our program matures, it becomes increasingly important to be able to scale efficiently across locations and manage the growing volume of pathology data,” he says. “A cloud-based implementation reduces reliance on local infrastructure and provides the flexibility and scalability needed for collaboration and AI integration.”
Part of a broader diagnostic strategy
The new solution is part of the Philips HealthSuite Integrated Diagnostics portfolio, a suite of cloud-based diagnostic applications designed to connect data and workflows across various medical disciplines.
In addition to pathology, this portfolio includes solutions for radiology and cardiology, such as Image Management on HealthSuite and Cardiovascular Workspace. By integrating these systems, Philips aims to help healthcare organizations improve data exchange, streamline diagnostic processes, and expand the use of AI applications.
According to Philips, such an integrated approach is necessary to utilize diagnostic data more effectively and ultimately contribute to more data-driven and personalized care.
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