Healthcare AI transformation to be propelled nationally as Ellipsis Health secures position as vital partner in CMS Health Tech Ecosystem
In a significant move towards digital modernization, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Ellipsis Health as a key partner in its Health Tech Ecosystem initiative [1]. This program aims to transform national healthcare through AI-driven technologies.
Ellipsis Health, a company specializing in AI healthcare, is renowned for its emotionally intelligent AI voice agent, Sage, the AI Care Manager [1]. Sage demonstrates empathetic engagement and clinical rigor, making it a central, innovative AI solution within CMS’s digital modernization program.
Under the CMS program, Ellipsis Health has committed to advancing conversational AI capabilities that securely integrate with electronic health records (EHRs) [1]. This integration offers highly personalized care with full privacy protection. The company is also developing specialized tools for managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes and obesity [1]. These tools can autonomously provide patient support or escalate care by connecting patients with human professionals when necessary.
The impact of this collaboration is far-reaching. It expands provider capacity by automating patient care interactions, allowing clinical staff to focus on higher-level tasks [1]. The AI's ability to handle complex physical, behavioral, and social health needs streamlines clinical workflows, contributing to a more efficient healthcare system [1].
Moreover, Sage elevates patient engagement via emotionally intelligent conversations, leading to better health outcomes [1]. By merging advanced AI with human clinical expertise under patient-first principles, this collaboration demonstrates how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human care [1].
Mainul Mondal, CEO of Ellipsis Health, praised the initiative, stating that it showcases how artificial intelligence can strengthen human healthcare delivery [1]. Leading providers and payers rely on Ellipsis Health's AI solutions to handle patients with complex needs [1].
For more information, visit www.ellipsishealth.com. Ellipsis Health applauds CMS for assembling the Health Tech Ecosystem, a digital modernization program that brings together federal leadership, health systems, payors, and innovators to tackle developments in healthcare.
References: [1] Ellipsis Health Press Release. (2021). Ellipsis Health Joins CMS's Health Tech Ecosystem to Transform Healthcare Delivery with AI. BusinessWire. Retrieved from https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210401005685/en/Ellipsis-Health-Joins-CMS-Health-Tech-Ecosystem-to-Transform-Healthcare-Delivery-with-AI
The partnership between Ellipsis Health and CMS includes developing AI tools that integrate with electronic health records (EHRs) to provide personalized care while maintaining privacy protection. [1]
This collaboration also involves the creation of specialized tools for managing chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity, with the AI agent, Sage, offering empathetic support and escalating care when necessary. [1]
