Philips AI Manager Now Available Nationwide in Norway 

Philips AI Manager provides a vendor-neutral and interoperable platform that helps healthcare providers seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into their clinical workflows. It enables hospitals to easily deploy and manage multiple AI applications across imaging and other clinical areas, supporting better diagnosis, more efficient workflows, and improved patient outcomes.

 “This nationwide agreement is a milestone for Norwegian healthcare. By providing a flexible, scalable AI infrastructure, hospitals and clinicians across Norway can accelerate the integration of AI into their daily workflows - driving efficiency and, most importantly, better care for patients,” said Terje Sætre, District Leader Norway, Philips Health Systems. “Innovation in healthcare technology, and AI in particular, has the potential to address this urgent need for better, more efficient care; by extracting valuable insights from vast amounts of data, it could have the potential to revolutionize healthcare systems worldwide.” 

Real-world success at Vestre Viken 

Since implementing Philips AI Manager in August 2023, Vestre Viken HF has reported strong clinical and operational results, including:

• 60,000 patients and 73,000 examinations analyzed with AI support 
• 16,000 patients spared unnecessary waiting time thanks to rapid negative results 
• 490 days of waiting time eliminated for patients 
• 11,200 doctor consultations freed up for other patients 

“Since integrating Philips AI Manager, we have gained access to new applications and seamless integrations with our radiology systems (RIS/PACS), equipping us with tools that strengthen the quality of care,” said Line Tveiten, Implementation Leader, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust. “To truly realize the benefits of AI, we also need to adapt the way we work. Together, the platform and apps empower our team to make faster, more confident decisions, prioritize patients who need care sooner, and streamline workflows for a smoother patient journey. It’s a strong example of how AI, when thoughtfully implemented, can drive meaningful improvements in everyday clinical practice.” 

Driving innovation in Norwegian healthcare 

With the nationwide framework agreements in place, healthcare providers across Norway will have streamlined access to a wide portfolio of AI solutions that can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively. By standardizing the platform across regions, hospitals can share insights, scale innovations, and ensure that patients everywhere benefit from the latest AI advancements.

Philips AI Manager supports the integration of AI algorithms from multiple vendors, ensuring hospitals maintain flexibility as their needs evolve. Its scalable architecture enables easy expansion of additional AI tools over time, helping health systems remain at the forefront of clinical innovation.