SAN DIEGO and WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lucia, a leader in health AI and patient engagement solutions, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the international leader in science, education, and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, today announced a strategic collaboration to leverage Lucia’s cutting-edge technology to enhance UpBeat.org, HRS’ premier online resource for patients and caregivers. The atrial fibrillation (AFib) focused AI enhancements will be pilot tested with feedback from patients, caregivers, and clinicians under the direction of electrophysiologist Mehak Dhande, MD from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
HRS’ UpBeat.org serves as a vital platform connecting patients and healthcare providers with reliable resources and tools for managing chronic heart rhythm conditions such as AFib. This collaboration aims to integrate Lucia’s advanced conversational generative AI agent into UpBeat.org to enhance patient education and improve clinical outcomes. Since launching in 2019, UpBeat.org has served more than 1,400,000 site visitors from around the world by providing heart rhythm disorder information, education, and tools.
The BMS-Pfizer Alliance, a longstanding advocate for advancing healthcare innovation, is supporting the development of this groundbreaking collaboration. Their support underscores the shared commitment to improving patient experiences and outcomes through technology-driven solutions.
“We are excited to join forces with HRS to bring the Lucia Health Coach capabilities to UpBeat.org,” said Dr. GilAnthony Ungab, Lucia’s Chief Medical Officer. “By integrating our AI-powered platform with UpBeat.org, we aim to empower patients with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their health.”
“The integration of Lucia into UpBeat.org aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative resources for patients and healthcare providers,” said Dr. Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS, Heart Rhythm Society President. “We are grateful for the support from the BMS-Pfizer Alliance, which makes this vision a reality.”
This integration will deliver personalized health coaching tailored to individual patient needs while providing access to trusted resources for managing their chronic conditions. The pilot phase, sponsored by the BMS-Pfizer Alliance, is set to begin shortly, with full-scale implementation to follow based on its success.
