To advance the practical application of intelligent healthcare, the National Science and Technology Council’s Taiwan Tech Arena South (TTA South) has brought together Microsoft, Chi Mei Medical Center, and the Center for Intelligent Healthcare at Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, alongside technology startups. This collaboration aims to explore cross-disciplinary cooperation models for healthcare fields and global outreach, further strengthening the smart healthcare industry ecosystem in southern Taiwan.
With AI revolutionizing the medical industry, TTA South hosted a seminar and networking event titled "New Horizons in AI-Driven Healthcare: Innovative Human-Machine Collaboration" yesterday. The event focused on the "Linking Fields" strategy within the broader "Smart Technology Southern Industry Ecosystem," emphasizing the integration of resources across various fields to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Andrea T. J. Hsu, Director of the Department of Academia-Industry Collaboration and Science Park Affairs at the National Science and Technology Council, highlighted that TTA South connects local institutions with startup energy to support industry upgrades and market expansion. The theme of "Linking Fields" particularly targeted the AI healthcare sector, guiding technology startups to gradually integrate into southern Taiwan’s medical system. This initiative promotes the implementation of AI in major teaching hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and even households, allowing the public to reap the benefits of precision medicine and fostering cross-disciplinary applications of medical technology, thus expanding the future scope of smart healthcare.
James Liu, Director of the Health and Public Sector at Microsoft Taiwan, pointed out that current AI technology can greatly improve medical efficiency and help alleviate the global shortage of healthcare professionals. Chia-Te Liao, Director of the Evidence-Based Medicine and Health Policy Center at Chi Mei Medical Center, explained that by incorporating Microsoft Azure’s AI services, the time required for doctors to complete medical records was reduced from one hour to just 15 minutes, and pharmacists were able to double the number of patients they served daily.
Wang Ming-Shyan, Director of the Center for Intelligent Healthcare at Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, shared insights on collaborative practices with Chi Mei Medical Center, which include the integration of AI technology with value-added research and development, smart medical device system integration, and the development of medical IoT application systems. These collaborations aim to bring technology to practical use, enhancing community health and living standards. The event also featured one-on-one matchmaking for startups, with the hope of lowering the barriers for Taiwanese tech startups to enter both domestic and international healthcare markets, thereby accelerating the practical application of new technologies.
The National Science and Technology Council emphasized that with challenges like declining birth rates and an aging population, the integration of AI innovation into healthcare has become an essential trend. TTA South is committed to linking major medical systems in southern Taiwan, international companies driving digital transformation, and technical and vocational education systems that nurture cross-disciplinary talent. This collaborative effort helps startups achieve technological breakthroughs, expand market reach, and retain talent. By leveraging the strengths of verification sites in Tainan’s Shalun and other southern regions, it aims to accelerate the development and widespread application of AI technology and systems.
Resource (mandarin): 驅動AI健康照護 國科會邀微軟、奇美醫院共同合作
