Medical AI Wins First-Ever ACC Global Digital Health Award

AI platform recognized for real-world impact in earlier cardiovascular disease detection through ECG analysis

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:33pm

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Medical AI, a company specializing in AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) solutions, has received the inaugural Global Digital Health Award from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) at the organization's Annual Scientific Session. The award recognizes Medical AI's AI platform that analyzes raw 12-lead ECG data to enable earlier detection of multiple cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, and aortic stenosis.

Why it matters

The ACC's new Global Digital Health Award highlights the growing importance of AI-driven diagnostics in improving cardiovascular care and patient outcomes worldwide. Medical AI's technology represents a significant advancement, leveraging AI to extract deeper insights from standard ECG tests and support more accurate and earlier detection of heart disease in routine clinical settings.

The details

Medical AI's AI platform analyzes raw waveform data from standard 12-lead electrocardiograms, enabling clinicians to identify signs of cardiovascular disease earlier and make more informed decisions. The company's solutions have demonstrated strong real-world adoption, currently deployed in 250 hospitals and health screening centers globally. Following national reimbursement approval in 2023, the technology is now used to evaluate approximately 220,000 patients per month on a reimbursed basis.

  • Medical AI received the inaugural Global Digital Health Award at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session on March 29, 2026.
  • The company's technology platform received regulatory approvals in six countries, including CE marking, and is currently pursuing U.S. FDA clearance, expected later this year.

The players

Medical AI

A digital health company focused on developing artificial intelligence technologies that support clinicians in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Ami Bhatt

Chief Innovation Officer of the American College of Cardiology, who presented the inaugural Global Digital Health Award to Medical AI.

Joon-myoung Kwon

Chief Executive Officer of Medical AI.

Dr. Hak Seung Lee

Chief Medical Officer of Medical AI, who accepted the award on behalf of the company.

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What they’re saying

“Receiving the first Global Digital Health Award from the American College of Cardiology is a tremendous honor. Our goal has always been to translate advances in artificial intelligence into practical tools that help clinicians detect cardiovascular disease earlier and manage patients more effectively. This recognition underscores the growing importance of AI-driven diagnostics in improving patient outcomes around the world.”

— Joon-myoung Kwon, Chief Executive Officer, Medical AI

“ACC is a supporter of emerging technologies that help to further the College's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all. Medical AI's groundbreaking work in AI to improve the cardiovascular field and lives of patients is the impactful solution we aimed to recognize with the Global Digital Health Award. Congratulations to Medical AI for this recognition.”

— Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer, American College of Cardiology

“Artificial intelligence has the potential to fundamentally reshape how cardiovascular disease is detected and managed. By extracting deeper insights from standard ECG tests, we can help physicians identify signs of cardiovascular disease earlier and make more informed decisions in everyday clinical settings. We are pleased that ACC has recognized the importance of the work we are doing with this award.”

— Dr. Hak Seung Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Medical AI

What’s next

Medical AI is currently pursuing U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its AI-enabled ECG analysis technology, which is expected later this year.

The takeaway

The ACC's recognition of Medical AI's groundbreaking work in AI-driven cardiovascular diagnostics underscores the growing impact of digital health innovations in improving early detection and management of heart disease worldwide. This award highlights the potential for AI to transform routine clinical care and positively impact patient outcomes.