Netcare AI Deterioration Algorithm Submitted To SAHPRA

Original Article by BizCommunity | 7 August 2026

Netcare AI deterioration algorithm submitted to SAHPRA after a clinical study showed it could identify hospital patients at risk earlier.

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Netcare AI deterioration algorithm submitted to SAHPRA after a clinical study showed it could identify hospital patients at risk earlier.

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