GE HealthCare and FPT have expanded their partnership to drive AI
adoption in healthcare, establishing an FPT Competency Center in Vietnam to
enhance innovation, streamline hospital operations, and improve patient care.
Hanoi, Vietnam: GE HealthCare, a global leader in
medical technology and digital solutions, has announced an expanded strategic
cooperation agreement with global IT firm FPT. This partnership aims to
accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, enhance
operational efficiency, and improve patient care.
Under
the agreement, FPT will establish an FPT Competency Center in Vietnam, marking
a significant shift from project-based collaborations to a long-term alliance.
The center will provide dedicated resources for product strategy, innovation,
portfolio planning, development, and customer onboarding. Additionally, it will
play a critical role in change management, support services, and annual
maintenance, ensuring seamless integration within GE HealthCare’s digital
ecosystem.
As
part of the commercial alliance, FPT will also serve as a channel partner for
GE HealthCare, promoting and delivering its digital healthcare solutions in
Vietnam and across FPT’s broader network. Moreover, FPT will collaborate with
GE HealthCare’s Science & Technology Office and affiliates to co-develop
new digital healthcare products and enhance existing ones.
Pham Minh Tuan, Chief Executive Officer of FPT Software and Executive
Vice President of FPT Corporation, emphasized the transformative potential of
the collaboration. “As a digital transformation enabler, FPT can co-develop
cutting-edge healthcare solutions with GE HealthCare. With nearly two decades
of experience delivering solutions to healthcare providers, we see immense
opportunities to harness AI to transform the industry, enhance efficiency, and
drive smarter decision-making. The establishment of the FPT Competency Center
will further accelerate the development of AI-powered solutions, supporting GE
HealthCare’s mission of creating a healthier future for all.”
Echoing
this sentiment, Mark Stoesz, President of Enterprise Solutions and
Partnerships for International Markets at GE HealthCare, highlighted the
company’s commitment to digital innovation. “GE HealthCare is committed to
transforming healthcare through digital innovation. Our partnership with FPT
allows us to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven solutions that improve
hospital operations, enhance patient care, and optimize medical workflows.
Together, we are building a smarter, more connected healthcare ecosystem that
empowers healthcare providers, improves patient outcomes, and increases access
to care worldwide.”
FPT brings nearly 20 years of experience
in healthcare technology, having been a trusted partner of leading global
healthcare providers. The company is among the few technology firms in
Southeast Asia to hold key industry certifications aligned with global standards,
including HITRUST, HIPAA, ISO 90001, ISO 13485, HL7, and DICOM.
This strategic partnership reinforces
both companies’ commitment to leveraging AI and digital solutions to
revolutionize the healthcare sector, efficiency, and improving access to
quality medical care worldwide.
According to TechSci Research, the expanded partnership between GE
HealthCare and FPT is set to bring significant advancements to the healthcare
industry by accelerating AI adoption, improving operational efficiency, and
enhancing patient care. The establishment of the FPT Competency Center in
Vietnam will provide dedicated resources for product innovation, ensuring
seamless integration of AI-driven healthcare solutions.
By leveraging AI, the
collaboration aims to optimize hospital workflows, reduce administrative
burdens, and support data-driven clinical decision-making. This will enable
healthcare providers to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes,
and streamline medical operations. Additionally, FPT’s role as a channel
partner will facilitate the wider adoption of GE HealthCare’s digital solutions
across various regions, expanding access to advanced healthcare technologies.