🇪🇸 Spanish, 1 November 2026, AI in healthcare
Valdecilla Ophthalmology Service Reduces 2,000 Patients Waiting List with AI
A device called Mikajaki filters patient consultations to prioritize those requiring specialized evaluation.
The Ophthalmology Service of the Hospital de Valdecilla in Spain has reduced its waiting list by 2,000 patients after implementing an artificial intelligence system to filter patient consultations.
The system, called Mikajaki, uses AI to distinguish between patients with no relevant pathologies and those requiring specialized evaluation, allowing for more efficient allocation of resources and prioritization of patients in need of urgent care.