Haywood Regional Medical Center Deploys Matrix Analytics' LungDirect to Follow Patients at Risk for Developing Lung Cancer

DENVER, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Haywood Regional Medical Center (Clyde, NC) has deployed LungDirect, a first in class pulmonary incidentaloma and lung screening management software. LungDirect is a proprietary and efficient way for providers to manage patients at risk for developing lung cancer. Oftentimes a small spot on the lungs is identified when a CT scan is performed for something other than suspicion of lung cancer, creating a complex management challenge for hospital systems. LungDirect alerts providers when a new nodule patient or lung screening patient is newly detected, and helps to ensure each patient receives appropriate follow-up care.

"LungDirect software will be a vital asset to the Haywood Regional Medical Center multi-disciplinary lung cancer team as we continue in our goal to improve lung cancer survival in Western North Carolina," said Dr. Scott Skibo, MD FCCP.  "It provides us the ability to assure state-of-the-art, guideline driven care is being delivered to our patients as they navigate their way through the sometimes complex follow up process. Although lung cancer outcomes continue to improve regardless of stage, the best opportunity for a cure remains early detection."  

LungDirect, a proprietary deep learning and machine automation software suite created by Matrix Analytics, is focused on increasing distribution in the United States and is expected to be deployed at 130 hospitals this year. This marks a significant milestone for LungDirect in helping healthcare systems manage the 1.5 million pulmonary nodules detected incidentally by CT scan each year.  As it stands, 85% of all lung cancer patients are identified late stage when the mortality rate is very high. LungDirect is committed to improving upon these statistics through efficient, accurate and time-saving workflow, deep learning, and machine automation.

About Matrix Analytics: Matrix Analytics is a collection of clinical and business experts aligned in the belief that conquering illness and disease requires data, creativity, and an unrelenting focus on Always Learning. First in sights: Lung Cancer. Despite recent clinical advancements and available technology, an integrated solution to drive the consistent and efficient detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer does not exist. LungDirect is Matrix Analytics' end-to-end software suite designed to optimize patient care by automatically registering and navigating nodule patients, as well as streamlining CMS reimbursement submission for lung cancer screening patients.

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