Fully Managed Offsite Service Providing Direct GP Access to AI Cardiac Ultrasound (AICUS) with referral service on behalf of St Vincent's University Hospital
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| Contract Title: | Fully Managed Offsite Service Providing Direct GP Access to AI Cardiac Ultrasound (AICUS) with referral service on behalf of St Vincent's University Hospital |
| Published Date: | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Notice Type: | Notice (ContractNotice) |
| Value Banding: | High Value |
| Delivery Point: | Ireland |
Description:
SVUH has recognised the need to improve access to cardiac diagnostics at the primary care level, in line with national policy recommendations supporting GP direct referral to echocardiography. This initiative aligns with the HSE’s strategic objectives under Sláintecare to shift appropriate care from acute hospital settings to community-based services, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing waiting times. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to cardiac ultrasound imaging pres...