How AI Startup TORTUS Aims to Combat Clinician Burnout and Enhance Patient Care?

Dear Lion Herald Reader,

As Valentine's Day draws near, we're sending you warm wishes and heartfelt appreciation for being a part of our newsletter community.

Amidst the chocolates and roses, we believe it's essential to celebrate advancements that truly make a difference in people's lives.

Today we published a story about a TORTUS, a startup at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare by harnessing the power of AI to alleviate the administrative burden on clinicians and enhance patient care.

TORTUS, the London-based startup that harnesses the power of generative AI to assist clinicians with time-consuming administrative tasks, recently secured  £3.3 million in funding.

The recent funding round was spearheaded by Khosla Ventures, an American venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, focused on early-stage companies in the Internet, computing, mobile, financial services, agriculture, healthcare and clean technology sectors

Adina Tecklu, a partner at Khosla Ventures, emphasizes the transformative potential of TORTUS’ AI-driven solution. “Doctors become doctors because they want to care for patients,” Tecklu notes.

“TORTUS is the AI assistant for every physician, in every patient visit. It automates documentation and critical workflows so that doctors can spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork, a significant benefit to both physician and patient wellbeing.”

Established in 2022 by a cardiologist and a machine learning engineer, TORTUS has developed a groundbreaking platform known as Operating System Leverage in Electronic Records (O.S.L.E.R.).

Here's a summary of the key points from the article available on lionherald.com

• TORTUS secured £3.3 million in funding, led by Khosla Ventures, highlighting investor confidence in its vision.

• O.S.L.E.R. automates documentation and administrative workflows for medical professionals using generative AI technology.

• The platform operates by "listening" to conversations between clinicians and patients, generating documents that can be reviewed and signed off by humans.

• Strict privacy and cybersecurity measures are in place to protect sensitive medical information, with adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, and CyberEssentials certifications.

• TORTUS has initiated a pilot phase with the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) to validate its platform in real-world healthcare settings.

• Through extensive Phase II clinical trials, O.S.L.E.R. has demonstrated remarkable outcomes, including a 25% increase in clinic time reclaimed by clinicians and a doubling in documentation quality.

• Key strengths of O.S.L.E.R. include its versatility, seamless integration with any Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, and user-centric design.

In our latest article, we delve into how TORTUS is transforming the healthcare landscape, from automating documentation to improving efficiency in medical practices.

This innovative solution is not just about streamlining workflows; it's about prioritizing what matters most: the well-being of patients and healthcare professionals alike.

So, as you celebrate love and connection this Valentine's Day, take a moment to explore how TORTUS is making a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare.

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and inspiring discoveries.

With warm regards,

Fabrice Iranzi, Lion Herald

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