Launched in 2018, xCures has been at the forefront of transforming how healthcare data impacts patient outcomes. What began as a mission to tackle the overwhelming complexity of managing large-scale advanced cancer patient data has evolved into a comprehensive platform that now extends its capabilities to all health conditions and medical records. As xCures expands its reach, it is poised to make an even more significant impact on the healthcare industry by empowering insights for clinical decision-making with unprecedented clarity and accessibility.
xCures’ journey started with a clear vision to harness the power of AI to simplify the chaotic world of medical records and make critical patient data accessible and actionable. The company recognized a pressing need in the healthcare sector to address fragmented access to medical records and the inability to navigate vast amounts of unstructured data effectively. These challenges often led to suboptimal patient outcomes, particularly in the complex field of oncology, where timely and accurate data is crucial.
Expertise in clinical decision support
From its initial work on clinical decision support for expert tumor boards, xCures not only learned how to automate acquiring medical records, but because they were involved in decision making in one of the most complex diseases, cancer, they uncovered a way to create a comprehensive semantic layer on top of medical records.
This enabled providers in getting a full understanding of a patient’s condition, as detailed in a recent peer-reviewed article published in Precision Oncology. The study underscores the difficulty of treating patients without sufficient information. Overcoming these challenges also illustrates how xCures combined AI and human expertise to provide high-quality treatment recommendations for cancer patients with complex histories.
In 2021, xCures took a significant leap forward by introducing AI-assisted portals that provided rapid and comprehensive access to critical data. This innovation marked a pivotal moment in the company’s history and enabled healthcare providers to make informed decisions quickly, which ultimately improved patient outcomes.
“The introduction of AI-assisted portals was a game-changer for us,” Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, told TechEchelon. “It allowed us to move beyond the traditional barriers of data access and provide a solution that could genuinely impact patient care in real-time. We saw the potential to do so much more, not just for cancer patients, but for all patients.”
Expanding horizons: Beyond cancer care
This year, xCures expanded its focus beyond cancer to encompass all health conditions, which was a strategic shift driven by the realization that the challenges of managing and synthesizing patient data are not limited to oncology. The xCures Platform, now available to anyone, is set to broaden its impact and provide significant new capabilities for overall patient care.
“The decision to expand our platform to all health conditions was a natural progression for us,” said Newton. “We’ve seen how powerful our technology can be in oncology, and we know that other areas of healthcare can benefit just as much from the same level of data clarity and accessibility.”
The xCures Platform is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today. From retrieving patient records across fragmented systems to providing concise, contextual clinical insights, the platform offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies and enhances clinical workflows.
Turning medical record chaos into clinical clarity
At the heart of xCures’ success is its ability to turn medical record chaos into clarity. The platform gathers medical records from various sources and then normalizes and structures the data to make it accessible and comprehensible to healthcare providers. This process serves as an organizing function and makes critical patient information useful across health systems whose data are otherwise disconnected.
One of the platform's key features is the semantic layer on top of the vast amount of patient medical data available. It provides concise, contextual case summaries and dynamically assessed checklists, enabling healthcare providers to efficiently grasp critical elements of each patient’s case.
“Our ability to collect and extract clinical insights from health records from various sources is one of our most powerful features,” Newton explained. “It means that healthcare providers can have a complete and actionable picture of a patient’s medical history, no matter where they’ve been treated. This level of data integration is critical for delivering high-quality care.”
A platform for all healthcare stakeholders
The xCures platform is not limited to a specific segment of the healthcare industry. It is used by professionals across clinical care operations, including digital health, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, labs, diagnostics, and health systems. The platform’s flexibility allows it to cater to a wide range of needs, from gaining a quick understanding of a patient’s history to streamlining intake, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting operations.
For instance, in the realm of digital health and telehealth, the platform allows providers to quickly grasp a patient’s medical history while maintaining the flexibility to delve into granular details as needed. This capability is crucial in remote care settings, where time is often of the essence, and access to comprehensive patient data can make the difference between effective and ineffective treatment.
“One of our primary goals is to make sure that every healthcare provider, regardless of their setting, has access to the data they need to make informed treatment decisions,” Newton says. “Whether you’re a telehealth provider or a clinician in a traditional hospital setting, the xCures Platform can help you understand your patients better and deliver more personalized care."
The future of xCures: Transforming healthcare data
Looking ahead, xCures is committed to continuing its mission of transforming the value of healthcare data. Newton is driven to deliver data clarity that empowers clinical decision-making and drives continuous improvement in healthcare.
“The future of healthcare lies in our ability to use data effectively,” Newton said. “At xCures, we’re dedicated to making sure that data is not just collected, but truly understood and applied in ways that improve patient outcomes. We’re excited about what’s to come and how we can continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and providers alike.”
As xCures continues to innovate and expand its platform, the company remains at the cutting edge of healthcare technology – changing how data is managed and how healthcare is delivered.