{"id":6621,"date":"2025-02-13T15:34:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hip.vitagroup.ag\/?p=6621"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:06:39","slug":"press-release-vitagroup-partners-prior-labs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hip.vitagroup.ag\/en\/press-release-vitagroup-partners-prior-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Press release: vitagroup Partners Prior Labs Unlock AI\u2019s Potential in Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;magazin-titel&#8221; el_class=&#8221;lichtgrau&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headline-xl&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Press Release: vitagroup Partners with Prior Labs to Unlock AI\u2019s Potential in Healthcare<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;introduction&#8221;]vitagroup and Prior Labs are joining forces to make AI usable in healthcare. The collaboration combines vitagroup\u2019s Health Intelligence Platform (HIP), which enables seamless access to health data, with Prior Labs\u2019 groundbreaking AI technology, designed to enhance the analysis of tabular data. Strengthening the strategic partnership, vitagroup has also invested in the innovative startup through its investment company, Hector Health Innovation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;back-button-row lichtgrau&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1689591697517{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-03138c92701b97cc2c0f87d7b408de4c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-03138c92701b97cc2c0f87d7b408de4c > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hip.vitagroup.ag\/en\/news-stories\/magazine\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off tertiary small back \" id=\"default-btn-03138c92701b97cc2c0f87d7b408de4c\" title=\"Magazine\"><i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-12\"><\/i><span>back<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;magazin-content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;lichtgrau&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6647&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;main-news-image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;no-padding-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In healthcare, critical data is often stored in tabular format, which poses challenges for AI to interpret. Most existing AI systems, such as OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT, are built on Large Language Models (LLMs) designed primarily to analyse and generate text. Tabular data makes AI processing extremely difficult since it often contains a mix of text and numbers in different formats and units.<\/p>\n<h2>Innovative approach<\/h2>\n<p>Freiburg-based Prior Labs has overcome this challenge by developing a foundation model specifically trained on tabular data. With only a few example datasets, this advanced AI can accurately identify relationships between data points, predict missing information by leveraging information from other columns, and unlock entirely new application possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>For AI models like Prior Labs to function effectively, they require\u202fseamless access to data \u2013 which is where\u202fvitagroup\u2019s open health data platform HIP provides a critical foundation. HIP\u202fensures that healthcare data is stored independently of the system that created it, remains vendor-neutral, is structured and stored centrally, and is available in real-time for various applications. In addition, HIP guarantees that even the most innovative AI technologies can be utilised in accordance with the GDPR.<\/p>\n<h2>Actively Shape the Future of AI in Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Our investment in Prior Labs is a strategic step for us to actively shape the future of AI in healthcare,\u201c says Dr. Nils Hellrung, CEO \u2013 strategy and operations HIP. \u201cPriorlabs&#8217; superior performance in structured data processing opens up completely new possibilities for data-driven innovations. We are particularly impressed by the open-source approach, which fits perfectly with our strategy of open, interoperable healthcare data platforms. At the same time, this partnership is an important contribution to promoting the development of successful AI companies in Germany and ensuring digital sovereignty.\u201c[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-content-box-container quote-with-image ratio-3-5\" >\t\t<div class=\"ult-content-box\" style=\"box-shadow: px px px px none;-webkit-transition: all 700ms ease;-moz-transition: all 700ms ease;-ms-transition: all 700ms ease;-o-transition: all 700ms ease;transition: all 700ms ease;\"  data-hover_box_shadow=\"none\"    >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;quote&#8221;]Our investment in Prior Labs is a strategic step for us to actively shape the future of AI in healthcare.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote-source\">Dr. Nils Hellrung<br \/>\nCEO \u2013 strategy and operations HIP<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote-source\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1565&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;]\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with vitagroup to bring the strengths of AI to healthcare in a meaningful way\u201d, says Noah Hollmann, Co-Founder &amp; CTO, Prior Labs. \u201cWhile our foundation models are designed to uncover patterns and insights in complex structured data, true impact comes from making these capabilities accessible where they matter most. vitagroup\u2019s Health Intelligence Platform provides the ideal environment for this\u2014ensuring that data is available, secure, and interoperable. Together, we aim to support healthcare professionals with better data-driven tools, contributing to improved patient care and accelerating medical research.\u201d[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-content-box-container quote-with-image ratio-3-5\" >\t\t<div class=\"ult-content-box\" style=\"box-shadow: px px px px none;-webkit-transition: all 700ms ease;-moz-transition: all 700ms ease;-ms-transition: all 700ms ease;-o-transition: all 700ms ease;transition: all 700ms ease;\"  data-hover_box_shadow=\"none\"    >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;quote&#8221;]We\u2019re excited to partner with vitagroup to bring the strengths of AI to healthcare in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote-source\">Noah Hollmann<br \/>\nCo-Founder &amp; CTO, Prior Labs<br \/>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6651&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;]\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69dff8c21b671\" data-id=\"69dff8c21b671\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>More information about Prior Labs can be found on their <a href=\"https:\/\/priorlabs.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;lichtgrau no-padding-top&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;cta-card akzent&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;lichtgrau no-padding-top&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-title&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Press Release for download<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u201e<span data-teams=\"true\">vitagroup Partners with Prior Labs<\/span>&#8220;[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69dff8c21b696\" data-id=\"69dff8c21b696\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-2af634d569e9637f2782e6aa737c076c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 17px;\n}\n#default-btn-2af634d569e9637f2782e6aa737c076c > i {\n  margin-right: 17px;\n}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/hip.vitagroup.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025_02_Press_Release_Prior_Labs_vitagroup.pdf\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off ico-right-side secondary invers btn-inline-left \" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-2af634d569e9637f2782e6aa737c076c\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Download PDF<\/span><i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-13\"><\/i><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>vitagroup and Prior Labs are joining forces to make AI usable in healthcare. 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