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University of Minnesota Develops AI Algorithm to Analyze Chest X-rays for COVID-19

October 1, 2020 - University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota recently developed and validated an artificial intelligence algorithm that can evaluate chest X-rays to diagnose possible cases of COVID-19. Working together with M Health Fairview and Epic, the algorithm will be available at no cost to other health systems through Epic, the medical records software used by many health care organizations across the country. Today, all 12 M Health Fairview hospitals use the new algorithm.

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