Reimbursement in Germany for AI-supported lung cancer diagnostics kickyvanleeuwen Dec. 6, 2024 News contextflow reimbursement lung cancer contextflow ADVANCE Chest CT While reimbursement for AI solutions is becoming more common in the US, it remains rare in Europe. In Germany, contextflow and the insurance company IKK Südwest have reached an agreement to support the adoption of AI aimed at improving lung cancer detection.IKK Südwest will reimburse a per-exam fee for each chest CT scan analyzed using contextflow's lung AI solution, based on the promise that it will reduce healthcare costs by minimising unnecessary biopsies and follow-up scans, while improving patient outcomes. Although IKK Südwest insures less than 1% of Germany’s population, this agreement sets an important precedent that could inspire broader adoption across the healthcare sector.Press release. Return