Reimagining GI with AI: Olympus’ Blended Intelligence Approach to Burnout Relief & Patient Safety

Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare—and Olympus is at the forefront. In this episode, Chief Digital Officer Slawek Kierner and Director of Marketing, GI Digital Solutions Neviana Terzieva share their journeys into medtech and discuss how Olympus is integrating AI into endoscopy, clinical decision-making, and workflow optimization. 

Chapter 1: Meet the Guests 

• Slawek Kierner and Neviana Terzieva discuss their backgrounds in software, healthcare, and digital innovation, and what drew them to Olympus. 

Chapter 2: Defining AI in MedTech 

• What does “AI” really mean for medical devices? 

• How AI supports the quintuple aim: better outcomes, lower costs, improved experiences, increased access, and reduced burnout. 

Chapter 3: Blended Intelligence & Burnout 

• The concept of “blended intelligence”-- AI as a complement to human expertise. 

Chapter 4: Olympus® Technologies in Action 

• Spotlight on EDOF™ scopes, CADDIE™ polyp detection software, and the OLYSENSE™ platform. 

• Real-world examples of AI enhancing clarity, precision, and detection rates in GI procedures. 

Chapter 5: Clinical Impact & Physician Reception 

• How AI augments, not replaces, clinical decision-making. 

• Physician perspectives on adopting new technology and maintaining high standards of care. 

Chapter 6: The Future of AI at Olympus 

• Vision for saving lives, supporting detection rates, and empowering healthcare teams. 

 
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This podcast has been paid for by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.  

 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

Meet OLYSENSE™ -- Olympus’ intelligent endoscopy platform powered by AI: https://medical.olympusamerica.com/olysense