University Hospitals Partners with Hippocratic AI to Enhance Patient Care
University Hospitals collaborates with Hippocratic AI to deploy conversational AI agents aimed at improving clinical workflows and patient engagement across its healthcare system.
Cleveland, Ohio & Palo Alto, Calif. – University Hospitals (UH), a nationally recognized academic health system, has announced a strategic collaboration with Hippocratic AI, a leader in generative AI healthcare agents. The partnership aims to enhance patient outcomes by integrating AI-driven conversational agents into clinical workflows.
Key Highlights of the Collaboration
- Focus Areas: The collaboration will deploy Hippocratic AI’s voice-based agents to support non-diagnostic use cases, such as pharmacy-related patient needs, preventative screening calls, patient education, and appointment management.
- Early Success: Initial deployments have shown promising results in addressing pharmacy-related patient needs, paving the way for broader applications.
- Safety-Centric Approach: Hippocratic AI’s agents undergo rigorous safety evaluations, including physician and nurse assessments, to ensure reliability and patient-centered interactions.
Quotes from Leadership
- Munjal Shah, CEO and Co-founder of Hippocratic AI, stated: "Our agents are designed to be empathetic, safe, and effective extensions of the care team, delivering personalized support at scale."
- Dr. Paul R. Hinchey, Chief Operating Officer at UH, emphasized: "Hippocratic AI shares our values around safety and compassion. Together, we’re closing communication gaps and empowering clinicians."
UH’s Commitment to Innovation
UH has a strong track record in healthcare innovation, including its UH Ventures platform, leadership in clinical AI, and pioneering work in Hospital@Home and remote patient monitoring (RPM). The health system was recently named one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and maintains a $214 million annual research portfolio.
Why This Matters
The collaboration aligns with UH’s strategy of responsibly integrating AI to improve care delivery without compromising safety or the clinician-patient relationship. By leveraging Hippocratic AI’s Polaris Constellation safety architecture, the partnership ensures high standards of reliability and patient trust.
For more information on UH’s leadership, visit Paul R. Hinchey’s profile.
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