# Anatomic Pathology * **Definition:** A branch of pathology that deals with the diagnosis of disease based on the examination of tissues and organs, focusing on the processing, examination, and diagnosis of surgical specimens by trained pathologists. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Anatomic Pathology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Anatomic Pathology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/29/2025 | [**Multimodal Generative AI for Anatomic Pathology-A Review of Current Applications to ...**](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40298358/) | [[PubMed - NIH]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Anatomic Pathology Market to Worth Over US$ 76.71 Billion by 2033 - Astute Analytica**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anatomic-pathology-market-worth-over-133000444.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Techcyte Unveils Fusion, the First Unified Anatomic and Clinical Digital Pathology Platform**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/techcyte-unveils-fusion-first-unified-160000930.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**PathAI and Rede D'Or Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring AI-Powered Pathology ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pathai-rede-d-announce-strategic-140000558.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**Waud Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of Mopec Group**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/waud-capital-partners-announces-the-acquisition-of-mopec-group-302342575.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/5/2025 | [**Texas Acampus in Canyon welcomes anatomic pathologist to faculty**](https://news.yahoo.com/news/texas-ms-vero-campus-canyon-100806263.html) | [[Yahoo News]] | | 12/28/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/taxonomy/term/7341/m89gsv6dzcjz.jsp/page/2?type=video) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**Versant Diagnostics Partners with Avero Diagnostics to Refocus Regional Pathology Services in the Pacific Northwest**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/23/3001373/0/en/Versant-Diagnostics-Partners-with-Avero-Diagnostics-to-Refocus-Regional-Pathology-Services-in-the-Pacific-Northwest.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Has 2024 Been The Big Year For AI In Healthcare?**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2024/12/20/has-2024-been-the-big-year-for-ai-in-healthcare/) | [[Forbes]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Do AI Diagnostics have a role in telemedicine? What does this mean for healthcare equity?**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/do-ai-diagnostics-have-a-role-in-telemedicine-what-does-this-mean-for-healthcare-equity/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Digital Pathology Solution Market Overview: Future Growth Trends and Opportunities with ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digital-pathology-solution-market-overview-future-growth-x0fuf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**AWS and Philips Collaborate to Migrate Health Systems to Cloud**](https://www.pymnts.com/healthcare/2024/aws-and-philips-collaborate-to-migrate-health-systems-to-cloud/) | [[PYMTScom]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Revolutionizing Oncology and Mesothelioma Cancer: How Health IT is Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/revolutionizing-oncology-and-mesothelioma-cancer-how-health-it-is-transforming-diagnosis-and-treatment/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 11/4/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence in Pathology Market to Hit USD 169.8 Million by 2029 with 15.4AGR**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artificial-intelligence-in-pathology-market-to-hit-usd-169-8-million-by-2029-with-15-4-cagr--marketsandmarkets-302295119.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/29/2024 | [**Asia-Pacific Digital Diagnostics Market Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2024 & 2033: Synergetic Partnership Opportunities with Hospitals and Diagnostic Centers Fuel Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241029232642/en/Asia-Pacific-Digital-Diagnostics-Market-Analysis-and-Forecast-2023-2024-2033-Synergetic-Partnership-Opportunities-with-Hospitals-and-Diagnostic-Centers-Fuel-Opportunities---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/18/2024 | [**Anatomic Pathology Market Size Worth $53.27 Billion, Globally, by 2031 - Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anatomic-pathology-market-size-worth-121400532.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment**](https://healthcareguys.com/2024/10/16/ai-in-healthcare-transforming-diagnosis-and-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-healthcare-transforming-diagnosis-and-treatment) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Growths, lumps seen on some deer in Washington**](https://www.aol.com/news/growths-lumps-seen-deer-washington-163529136.html) | [[AOL]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Siloam Hospitals Group and Philips sign AI capability MoU to support Indonesia's ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/1000995993/siloam-hospitals-group-and-philips-sign-ai-capability-mou-to-support-indonesias-healthcare-transformation-strategy) | [[Morningstar]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**StatLab Launches New, Self-manufactured KT™ Brand of Premium Slides and Coverglass**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/statlab-launches-self-manufactured-kt-110300733.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**DGX Stock to Benefit From New Partnership With Sentara Health Plans**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dgx-stock-benefit-partnership-sentara-115200362.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/9/2024 | [**Fulgent Genetics: Core Growth Re-Acceleration Will Be The Critical Catalyst**](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4719954-fulgent-genetics-core-growth-re-acceleration-will-be-critical-catalyst) | [[Seeking Alpha]] | | 8/29/2024 | [**PathAI's AISight Dx Receives CE Mark for Primary Diagnosis - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/08/29/pathais-aisight-dx-receives-ce-mark-for-primary-diagnosis/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 8/5/2024 | [**Mayo Clinic teams on AI with 3D imaging outfit - Healthcare Finance News**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/mayo-clinic-teams-ai-3d-imaging-outfit) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 7/29/2024 | [**Robotics company Clarapath raises $36M and more digital health fundings**](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/robotics-company-clarapath-raises-36m-and-more-digital-health-fundings) | [[MobiHealthNews]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Pathologists**: Medical doctors specialized in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and organs. - **CorePath Laboratories**: A laboratory focused on addressing the global shortage of pathologists through training and educational initiatives. - **PathAI**: A company integrating AI products into its AISight Image Management System to enhance anatomic pathology diagnostics. - **AGFA HealthCare**: Provider of Enterprise Imaging for Pathology, aimed at enhancing workflow for pathologists. - **Mopec Group**: A supplier of equipment and services for anatomic pathology, recently acquired by Waud Capital Partners to enhance diagnostic accuracy and safety. - **Quest Diagnostics**: A leading provider of diagnostic information services, focusing on laboratory and anatomic pathology services. - **Laboratory Technicians**: Professionals who assist pathologists by preparing specimens and performing tests. - **Versant Diagnostics**: A pathology provider enhancing its network through affiliation with Avero Diagnostics to improve patient outcomes in anatomic pathology. - **Healthcare Technology Companies**: Organizations that develop software and tools to enhance pathology workflows and diagnostics. - **Proscia**: Offers digital pathology solutions and has partnered with Nucleai to enhance precision medicine. - **Paige**: A technology company specializing in AI tools for cancer diagnostics and computational pathology. - **Artera**: A healthcare technology company utilizing AI to analyze pathology images for better therapy recommendations. - **Clarapath**: A medical robotics company focused on transforming pathology laboratories through automation and digital tools. - **Aignostics**: An AI company focused on pathology data analysis, providing insights for drug discovery and clinical trials. - **Nucleai**: Develops AI technology for analyzing whole slide images to predict therapeutic outcomes. - **Leica Biosystems**: A pioneer in digital pathology and cancer diagnostics, promoting DICOM standards for interoperability. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Aignostics and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to develop advanced foundation models for pathology. - **CorePath Laboratories and HemePath Hub**: A program aimed at training the next generation of pathologists to meet increasing demand. - **Collaboration between hospitals and pathology labs**: Hospitals partner with pathology labs to streamline diagnostic processes and improve patient outcomes. - **Technology partnerships**: Pathology labs collaborate with tech companies to integrate AI and machine learning for enhanced diagnostic accuracy. - **Clario and PathAI**: A strategic partnership aimed at enhancing drug development for gastrointestinal disorders through integrated imaging and pathology workflows. - **Paige and Microsoft**: Partnered to digitize pathology and improve patient care through advanced AI tools. - **Microsoft and Providence**: Developed an AI-powered pathology model, Prov-GigaPath, aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy. - **Helse Nord RHF and Sectra**: Expanding the use of Sectra's digital pathology solutions to improve cancer diagnostics and enhance collaboration among pathologists. - **North Bristol Trust NHS Trust and others**: Collaborating on the Articulate Pro study to evaluate the Paige Prostate Suite for improving cancer diagnostics. - **JelloX Biotech and Mayo Clinic**: Developing 3D digital imaging and AI analysis technology for cancer diagnosis. - **PathAI and Deep Bio**: Collaboration to improve prostate cancer diagnostics using AI-driven insights. - **PathAI and Rede D'Or**: Implementing AISight® digital pathology image management system across 78 hospitals in Brazil. - **DigitCells and Mindpeak**: Integrating AI algorithms into DigitCells' digital pathology platform to enhance diagnostic accuracy. - **Clarapath and Northwell Ventures**: Clarapath raised $36 million in Series B-1 funding to modernize pathology processes. - **Mayo Clinic and JelloX Biotech**: Collaborating to enhance AI-powered imaging analysis technology for cancer diagnoses. - **Ikonisys and BIO BRASIL BIOTECNOLOGIA**: A partnership to improve cytology services in Brazil, including the acquisition of diagnostic systems. - **Alpenglow Biosciences and NIH**: Secured contracts to advance clinical product development in 3D spatial biology. - **Paige and UK Hospital Systems**: Evaluation of Paige's AI technology for prostate cancer diagnostics in clinical settings. - **Alverno Laboratories and Ibex Medical Analytics**: Collaboration to launch the Ibex Breast platform for AI-powered cancer diagnostics. - **Quest Diagnostics and Sentara Health Plans**: A multi-year strategic collaboration to expand access to laboratory testing for members in Virginia and Florida. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI in Anatomic Pathology**: The use of artificial intelligence to assist in diagnosing diseases, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround times. - **Digital Pathology**: Transition from manual to fully digitized tissue diagnostics is crucial for improving diagnostic workflows and understanding tumor microenvironments. - **Digital Pathology Solutions**: Utilizing digital imaging and analysis tools to enhance traditional pathology workflows, improving diagnosis and remote consultations. - **AI in Pathology**: The use of artificial intelligence to analyze digitized pathology images, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. - **AI Integration**: AI is being integrated into pathology workflows to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, with tools like Paige's Alba and Roche's navify Digital Pathology. - **Telepathology**: Remote pathology services that enable pathologists to consult on cases from different locations, enhancing access to expertise. - **Digital Pathology Market Growth**: Projected to grow annually by 9.4% from 2024 to 2031, driven by advancements in imaging technology. - **AI in Pathology Market Growth**: Expected to grow from USD 82.8 million in 2024 to USD 169.8 million by 2029, driven by advancements in AI-powered digital pathology platforms. - **Digital Pathology Growth**: The US Digital Pathology Market is projected to grow from $1.05 billion in 2024 to $2.01 billion by 2029, driven by technological advancements and increased telepathology usage. - **Paige Alba**: A clinical-grade multimodal co-pilot that enhances decision-making capabilities for pathologists and oncologists. - **Techcyte's Fusion Platform**: A SaaS platform integrating anatomic and clinical pathology workflows to enhance diagnostic accuracy and interoperability. - **PathAI's AISight Dx**: CE mark certification for its image management system, enhancing digital pathology workflows and diagnostic accuracy. - **AISight® System**: A cloud-native workflow solution designed to streamline pathology processes and integrate AI tools for efficient case review. - **Educational Programs**: CorePath's HemePath Hub offers free educational opportunities targeting international medical graduates and U.S. medical students. - **Leica Biosystems' DICOM Standards**: Non-enforcement of its Digital Pathology DICOM patent portfolio to promote interoperability in digital pathology. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Pathologist Shortage**: A significant shortage of pathologists due to an aging demographic and low interest in pathology careers among medical graduates. - **Workforce Gaps**: Public-private partnerships in countries like India and Brazil are addressing workforce gaps in anatomic pathology through regional subspecialty training. - **Integration of AI in Pathology**: While AI enhances diagnostic accuracy, there are concerns regarding the reliability of AI algorithms and the need for regulatory compliance. - **Interoperability Issues**: The need for an open environment in digital pathology to allow labs to integrate various vendor products effectively. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security in the use of digital pathology and AI technologies. - **Need for Standardization**: The DICOM community emphasizes the importance of standardized data exchange in digital pathology. - **Skilled Workforce Shortage**: A shortage of trained professionals in digital pathology and AI technologies poses challenges for market growth. - **High Implementation Costs**: Healthcare systems encounter high costs and regulatory hurdles in adopting digital pathology solutions. - **Burnout Among Clinicians**: A significant percentage of pathologists and oncologists report stress and burnout due to increasing workloads and complexity in diagnoses. - **Implementation Costs**: High costs associated with implementing digital pathology solutions can be a barrier to adoption. - **Barriers to AI Adoption**: Insufficient IT resources, high costs, and lack of funding hinder the adoption of digital pathology and AI solutions. - **Quality Control**: Maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability in diagnoses as technology becomes more prevalent. - **Labor Shortages**: U.S. laboratories face significant challenges due to labor shortages and outdated manual processes. - **Quality Assessment Standards**: Current systematic reviews often fail to report quality assessment standards for AI diagnostic accuracy. - **Governance Structure Risks**: Concerns regarding the governance structures of companies like Fulgent Genetics, which may impact their operational effectiveness. - **AI Implementation**: Concerns regarding the effectiveness and training of AI medical devices on real patient data. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Navigating regulatory requirements for AI-driven diagnostics can slow down innovation and deployment. - **Data Privacy and Algorithmic Bias**: Ethical concerns surrounding AI in healthcare include data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the need for transparency in AI applications. - **Validation of AI Models**: There is a pressing need for validation of AI models on diverse real-world data to ensure reliability and meet clinical standards. ## Related Topics [[Anatomical Pathology]]