Connect with us

Technology

Infinitus Systems raises $51.5 million Series C funding on the strength of AI guardrails

Published

on

Industry-leading AI system with guardrails announces new investors including Andreessen Horowitz, and general availability of healthcare AI copilot FastTrack™

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infinitus Systems, Inc., provider of the first AI platform specifically built to automate manual healthcare phone calls, has raised its Series C financing led by Andreessen Horowitz. 

Andreessen Horowitz and Memorial Hermann Health System joined existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Coatue, and GV (Google Ventures) in investing an additional $51.5 million to accelerate the Infinitus mission of transforming healthcare operations with AI. This brings the company’s total funding raised to $102.9 million.

The healthcare experience for patients and employees is falling short. Inefficiencies in back-office operations lead to delays in access to treatment and contribute to employee burnout from tedious manual processes. Infinitus solves this fundamental problem by enabling payors, providers, and drug manufacturers to automate one of the most time-consuming aspects of healthcare operations — manual phone calls. 

“We have an enormous opportunity to transform how the healthcare ecosystem exchanges administrative data,” said Ankit Jain, CEO and co-founder of Infinitus. “We are grateful for the support from our new and existing investors, as this funding will allow us to further scale our impact, continuing to innovate and deliver solutions that meaningfully improve the experience of patients with chronic conditions.”

Infinitus is setting the standard for how AI is used within patient services, much of this due to the strength of its industry-leading AI guardrails, safeguards designed to ensure AI systems operate within ethical, legal, and technical boundaries. The ability to combine guardrails at every level of the Infinitus AI system means the company’s AI products can handle long phone conversations with high accuracy, ensuring customers get the reliable data they need. The AI agent, for example, can navigate hundreds of conversational turns and long context windows, something even the most modern LLMs can’t do.

Unlike other solutions on the market, Infinitus has the ability to use LLMs for their reasoning and extraction capabilities through a coordination layer that restricts conversations to an approved set of topics. This discrete knowledge and action space puts to rest any concerns that the AI might hallucinate.

In addition, the phone calls on which these conversations occur stay secure and compliant, as all Infinitus solutions are HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and run on a HITRUST Certified Cloud.

“Our comprehensive guardrails enable us to create a secure and precise environment for these interactions. This not only minimizes errors but also ensures compliance and trust, which are paramount in healthcare,” said Shyam Rajagopalan, co-founder and CTO of Infinitus. “In addition to enabling our full-call automation, our guardrails play a major role in other products we have developed, including FastTrack™, the Infinitus AI copilot, which is built on many of these same components.”

The purpose-built AI copilot for healthcare, FastTrack enters general availability today. It enables call center staff contacting payors to bypass tedious IVR systems and hold times, reducing administrative task turnaround time and improving patient support.

“The potential for AI to revolutionize the healthcare industry is immense, and Infinitus is well positioned to help customers navigate this time of change,” said Scott Kupor, managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, who also joined the Infinitus board as part of this investment. “We believe in Infinitus’s vision and are confident that their innovative solutions, like FastTrack, will continue to disrupt the industry and deliver significant value to both their customers and the broader healthcare ecosystem, safely and securely driving efficiency and enabling healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.”

FastTrack is powered by lnfinitus’s purpose-built AI system for healthcare, which draws from a vast knowledge graph of payor intelligence gathered from over 4 million calls and counting. It knows the right numbers to call, can navigate complex IVR systems, and waits on hold on behalf of reimbursement specialists or other call center staff – dropping callers in once a live payor agent answers. Use cases for FastTrack include claims processing, prior authorizations, and benefit verifications, among others.

“We believe this technology can help with workforce shortages by taking on some of the tasks that help support workflow,” said Feby Abraham, PhD, executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Memorial Hermann. “We are always looking for new ways to engage our employees and make them feel better supported. The unique challenges of the past few years have only heightened the need for support in this area.”

FastTrack does not require an integration to get started; API integrations are available, as well as integrations to popular systems of record such as Salesforce. Users of the system get back significant time they would have otherwise spent navigating IVRs, waiting on hold, or composing summary notes – another feature auto-generated by the solution.

FastTrack is the latest achievement for Infinitus, which also announced the launches of its AI electronic benefit verification solutions for patients covered by commercial insurance and Medicare earlier this year. Access to FastTrack can be requested via this link.

About Infinitus

Infinitus automates phone call conversations for leading healthcare companies. Through a combination of a multimodal and multi-modal AI system, human-in-the-loop guardrails, and an extensive knowledge graph, Infinitus automates the collection of data that would traditionally be gathered via human-made phone calls. With Infinitus, customers see a 10% increase in data accuracy often coupled with a 50% ROI over manual approaches. Infinitus supports 44% of the Fortune 50 and 27% of the Fortune 100 healthcare companies. Learn more at https://www.infinitus.ai/

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/infinitus-systems-raises-51-5-million-series-c-funding-on-the-strength-of-ai-guardrails-302283847.html

SOURCE Infinitus Systems, Inc.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

LANDI Global Unveils Flagship Cx20: Elevating business efficiency and customer experience with a next-generation Windows-powered terminal

Published

on

By

SINGAPORE, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LANDI Global proudly announces the launch of the Cx20 terminal, our flagship next-generation smart Windows Desktop POS.

Engineered for businesses that seek advanced technology and refined design, the Cx20 delivers top-tier performance with seamless compatibility. This powerful Desktop POS empowers users to handle even the most challenging tasks with confidence, making it ideal for demanding environments.

Innovation driven by market needs

The Cx20 is designed to meet the growing global demand for Windows-based Desktop POS.

With a large Windows-installed base still in use and the end of support for Windows 10, many businesses are seeking an easy migration path to Windows 11-compatible POS solutions. The Cx20 integrates seamlessly with existing Windows-based applications and back-end systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum compatibility.

Build for Business Demand  

The Cx20 is built to meet the demands of businesses with its powerful performance, robust connectivity, and user-friendly design.

Equipped with advanced industrial control chips, running on Windows 11 IoT LTSC, the Cx20 benefits from Microsoft’s long-term support of up to 10 years+, delivering consistent performance for high-demand workloads and efficient multitasking.

Connectivity is seamless, with Wi-Fi 6e and 1000M Ethernet support, ensuring constant, reliable connectivity essential for uninterrupted business operations.

Its 15.6″ IPS with 1920×1080 resolution, multi-touch display ensures crystal-clear visuals and an intuitive user experience.

Outstanding performance and customer benefit

The Cx20 is powered by a Hexa-core Intel® i3-1215U processor, reaching speeds up to 4.4GHz. With compatibility for Windows 11 IoT, it excels at handling high-demand workloads and multitasking, making it the ideal POS solution for businesses.

Memory options range from 8GB + 256GB as a base, ensuring versatility to meet various operational needs while maintaining a seamless experience for complex tasks. The Cx20 is equipped with an integrated 80mm thermal printer featuring auto-cutter technology, ensuring efficient printing, and LANDI’s patented auto-recovery technology automatically resolves paper jams for uninterrupted service.

Distinct competitive advantages

The Cx20 stands out with its perfect blend of cutting-edge design and high-performance functionality.

Equipped with the latest Intel® processors and generous memory options, it delivers smooth operation and efficient multitasking, making it ideal for demanding retail and hospitality environments.

Cx20 features an ultra-slim triangular base for added stability and a sleek profile. With a body thickness of 4mm and a screen thickness of 8mm, it combines state-of-the-art technology.

Visit LANDI Global for more information!

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/landi-global-unveils-flagship-cx20-elevating-business-efficiency-and-customer-experience-with-a-next-generation-windows-powered-terminal-302348520.html

SOURCE LANDI Global

Continue Reading

Technology

CSI Companies Acquires MedSys Group, Expanding Healthcare IT Services

Published

on

By

CSI Companies, a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and workforce management services across the Healthcare IT industry, acquired MedSys Group, a premier Healthcare IT consulting firm based in Plano, Texas. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance CSI’s capabilities in the Healthcare IT market, providing comprehensive solutions to a wider range of clients.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CSI Companies, a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and workforce management services across the Healthcare IT industry, acquired MedSys Group, a premier Healthcare IT consulting firm based in Plano, Texas. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance CSI’s capabilities in the Healthcare IT market, providing comprehensive solutions to a wider range of clients.

“We are thrilled to welcome MedSys Group to the CSI family,” said Chris Flakus, CEO at CSI Companies. “This acquisition bridges the gap in healthcare organizations and provides our clients with the right tools and strategies to increase operational efficiencies and the quality of patient care.”

MedSys Group brings extensive expertise in Healthcare IT consulting, implementation, and support. Together, the combined entity will offer a more robust suite of solutions, including enhanced consulting, expanded implementation services, and comprehensive support. These offerings will provide strategic guidance, optimize operations, ensure seamless system integration, and improve proactive maintenance and issue resolution.

This acquisition aligns with CSI Companies’ strategic vision to bring innovative solutions that drive healthcare organizations forward. By combining the strengths of CSI Companies with MedSys Group, service delivery for our healthcare IT clients will be even greater.

“We are thrilled to welcome MedSys Group to the CSI family,” said Chris Flakus, CEO at CSI Companies.

“This acquisition bridges the gap in healthcare organizations and provides our clients with the right tools and strategies to increase operational efficiencies and the quality of patient care.”

Alan Kravitz, CEO at MedSys Group, added, “This unification will enable us to offer our clients a broader range of services and resources. We share a common commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, making this a natural fit.”

About CSI Companies

CSI Companies is a leading workforce solutions provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1994, CSI Companies has expanded over the years to include a comprehensive range of services for diverse healthcare organizations. CSI Companies was acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2010, one of the world’s largest providers of HR services and the parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor. As a boutique division of Recruit, CSI has the resources necessary to scale with any enterprise, yet is small enough to maintain the agility, personal service, and remarkable experience it’s become known for since its founding.

About MedSys Group

Founded in 1995, MedSys Group is a leading Healthcare IT consulting firm driven by a passion for improving patient care. Specializing in solving complex healthcare IT challenges and aligning optimal solutions between organizations, patients, and communities, Medsys is dedicated to closing the gaps between IT systems and patient care. The team at Medsys Group defines its success by the success of its clients, fostering strong relationships, and partnering with some of the nation’s top healthcare companies.

Shared Values

Both CSI Companies and MedSys Group share a strong commitment to:

Customer Focus: Delivering exceptional value and exceeding client expectations.Innovation: Embracing cutting-edge solutions to drive business growth.Collaboration: Fostering strong partnerships with clients and employees.Excellence: Striving for the highest standards of quality and service.

To learn more visit CSICOMPANIES.COM

Media Contact Information

Samantha Sotter

Director of Marketing

ssotter@csicompanies.com

904.930.4388

Media Contact

Naomi Fraser, CSI Companies, 1 904.930.4388, nfraser@csicompanies.com, https://csicompanies.com/

View original content:https://www.prweb.com/releases/csi-companies-acquires-medsys-group-expanding-healthcare-it-services-302347135.html

SOURCE CSI Companies

Continue Reading

Technology

Thinkpal learning tablet from Think Academy wins TechRadar Pro Picks and Trusted Reviews Best in Show awards at CES 2025

Published

on

By

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Think Academy debuted its Thinkpal tablet at CES 2025 and has won a TechRadar Pro Picks and Trusted Reviews Best in Show awards for this innovative new product.

Both awards are given to innovative products and solutions at CES that stand out from a packed crowd. Think Academy President, Alex Peng, was presented the awards at CES, noting the awards were given to Thinkpal because it is both a wholly unique product in the education technology market and also provides such value to parents and educators.

Designed to transform the way kids learn, explore, and thrive in an ever-evolving world, the Thinkpal is powered by cutting-edge AI that serves as a guide and tutor for young learners. With significant learning loss experienced in recent years, families and educators have faced unprecedented challenges as test scores in reading and math have seen steady declines. Parents have expressed their struggles in reigniting their children’s passion for learning, while educators grapple with the complexities of bridging diverse learning gaps.

To meet these challenges, the Thinkpal tablet offers a tailored, AI-powered solution that provides step-by-step writing guidance and real-time math support, making learning more intuitive and enjoyable.

Alex Peng introduced several key features of the Thinkpal during a press event. He showed the audience how Thinkpal’s “GeniusTutor,” an AI-powered system that transforms learning into an interactive and engaging experience, is the heart of this product’s features. Built on the Microsoft Azure OpenAI GPT-4o model, GeniusTutor provides real-time guidance and feedback, empowering students to:

Conquer complex math problems through logic-driven, step-by-step explanationsMaster writing with interactive prompts and instant feedback that build confidence and creativityEnhance vocabulary and reading skills with innovative tools like “Point-and-Discover,” where children can point to words in a physical book, and the tablet’s camera instantly provides explanations, along with guided reading exercises

Adding a touch of fun and companionship, “Thinkie,” an advanced AI-powered learning companion, engages children through voice-based natural language interactions. Thinkie chats, answers questions, and fosters curiosity, making the learning process enjoyable and dynamic.

With an extensive library of ebooks, gamified coursework, and compatibility with popular applications like Google Classroom, the Thinkpal Tablet is a versatile tool for modern families. The 11-inch TÜV Rheinland-certified eye-care screen also safeguards children’s vision during extended use, while the optional keyboard transforms the tablet into a Chromebook-like device, enhancing productivity and usability.

“Our mission is to provide every child with a personalized, world-class tutor that inspires confidence and a lifelong love for learning”, noted Alex Peng during a media interview Q&A. “We’re honored that TechRadar and Trusted Reviews recognize the potential of the Thinkpal to improve learning through advanced and accessible technology.”

The Thinkpal Tablet will be available for $249 ($339 including keyboard) at shop.thethinkacademy.com. Pre-orders open today.

About Think Academy

Think Academy, a subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), has been at the forefront of education innovation for over two decades. Serving more than 5 million K-12 students across 10+ countries, Think Academy is dedicated to creating fair and comprehensive educational opportunities. By integrating advanced technology with expert curriculum design, Think Academy is shaping the future of learning to be more accessible, engaging, and impactful.

For media inquiries, contact:
Cecilia Qian
cecilia@impact5r.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thinkpal-learning-tablet-from-think-academy-wins-techradar-pro-picks-and-trusted-reviews-best-in-show-awards-at-ces-2025-302348472.html

SOURCE Think Academy

Continue Reading

Trending