Global medical technology company Baxter International has entered into a partnership to provide the Pieces Inpatient Platform, an AI-driven suite designed to optimise care coordination and documentation within hospitals and health systems across the US.

Pieces Technologies’ platform functionality is designed to complement Baxter's existing connected care portfolio.

Baxter Connected Care Group Digital Solutions head Ryan Hochworter said: “At a time when hospitals are increasingly interested in discovering the value that AI can offer, we are wholly focused on enabling real-life solutions that enhance and fit seamlessly into a care team’s day-to-day experience.

“Offering Pieces Inpatient Platform to our customers will support the physicians, nurses, and patients we serve, and further our vision to redefine healthcare delivery through a connected care environment.”

The platform presents an end-to-end solution for healthcare teams, automatically condensing electronic health records (EHR) into concise overviews, composing updates on patient progress, and compiling summaries to assess discharge preparedness.

It also aids in decisions regarding the appropriate level of care, all within the current workflow.

Based on the supervision of board-certified physicians and the Pieces SafeRead quality assurance technology, the AI-crafted overviews are designed to aid medical staff in reducing mental workloads while remaining within their EHR systems, thereby saving time.

Pieces founder and CEO Ruben Amarasingham said: "We're proud to join forces with Baxter to deliver important AI solutions, like Pieces in Your Pocket and our utilisation management and discharge tools, all backed by SafeRead to ensure trusted, safe innovation at every step of care.”

The partnership announcement comes after Oneview Healthcare's extension and expansion of its Value-Added Reseller Agreement with Baxter International in October last year.