For Health Departments

Detect Outbreaks Days Earlier. Respond with Precision.

AI-powered surveillance that integrates with your existing infrastructure to provide real-time intelligence, equitable intervention optimization, and measurable public health impact.

Challenges We Solve

Purpose-built for the realities of modern public health departments

⏰ Too Slow to Act

Traditional surveillance is substantially delayed and not timely enough for early epidemic detection. Our platform provides real-time anomaly detection with 4-10 day lead time advantage over manual systems.

🗂️ Data Silos

ED visits, lab results, and environmental signals sit in separate systems. We integrate multi-source data—including 8,000+ news articles daily—to reveal patterns invisible to single-stream surveillance.

⚖️ Equity Gaps

Vulnerable populations often get overlooked. Our fairness-aware algorithms with continuous bias auditing ensure early detection works equally well in underserved communities.

💰 Resource Constraints

Limited staff can't analyze thousands of signals daily. Automated triage and prioritization surface what matters most—saving up to 280 hours annually per use case.

🤝 Interoperability Hurdles

Legacy systems don't talk to each other. We support HL7 FHIR, LOINC, SNOMED and integrate with CDC's National Syndromic Surveillance Program infrastructure.

📊 Evidence Demands

Leadership needs proof of impact. Our framework provides transparent model cards, validation reports, and documentation aligned with evidence-based public health deployment practices.

How APHI Works with Your Department

Step 1

Data Integration (No Rip-and-Replace)

We connect to your existing systems via secure APIs:

  • Electronic lab reporting (ELR) feeds
  • Syndromic surveillance platforms (NSSP-compatible)
  • Hospital EHR data (HL7 FHIR)
  • Environmental monitoring (wastewater, air quality)
  • Optional: News articles, social signals, mobility data

Privacy-first: Differential privacy and federated learning keep sensitive data on-premises while enabling collaborative intelligence.

Step 2

AI-Powered Analysis

Our ensemble models run continuously:

  • Anomaly detection across 50+ syndromic indicators
  • Multi-pathogen forecasting (flu, COVID, RSV, etc.)
  • Spatial clustering & hotspot identification
  • Risk stratification by demographic & geographic factors
  • Equity impact assessment for every alert

Proven approach: Similar to systems like EPIWATCH (providing signals before official announcements) and BlueDot (forecasting outbreaks through aviation/climate analysis).

Step 3

Actionable Intelligence

Epidemiologists receive:

  • Prioritized alerts with confidence scores & evidence trails
  • Interactive dashboards for drill-down investigation
  • Automated briefings for leadership (plain language summaries)
  • Intervention recommendations with projected impact estimates
Step 4

Continuous Learning

Models improve with your feedback:

  • Active learning from epidemiologist validation/rejection of alerts
  • Quarterly model retraining with new local data
  • Performance monitoring dashboards
  • Bi-annual external validation audits

Real-World Evidence & Return on Investment

Proven results from actual AI deployments in public health (2024-2025)

Time Saved

98% reduction in manual analysis time for critical surveillance tasks
(CDC TowerScout: 4 hours → 5 minutes per area)

= 280+ hours saved annually per use case = More time for high-value investigation

Detection Speed

4-10 days earlier outbreak detection vs traditional surveillance
(Validated across multiple AI systems including EPIWATCH)

= Earlier interventions, reduced transmission, faster containment

Processing Scale

8,000+ articles/day analyzed for outbreak signals
(CDC news surveillance automation)

= Global situational awareness impossible through manual monitoring

Measured ROI: CDC AI Implementation

The CDC's deployment of generative AI for public health operations demonstrated:

  • Labor cost savings: $3.7 million saved to date
  • Return on investment: 527% ROI
  • Efficiency gains: Automated intake, categorization, and summarization at scale
  • Staff productivity: Epidemiologists focus on analysis vs data wrangling

Source: CDC Data Modernization Initiative (2025). This represents one use case; combined AI applications show multiplicative value.

Projected Impact: State Health Department (Population 5M)

Conservative estimates based on real-world AI deployment data:

Operational Efficiency:
  • $280K-$500K annual labor savings (automated surveillance)
  • 280-560 hours/year saved per major use case
  • Real-time processing of thousands of daily signals
Public Health Outcomes:
  • Earlier outbreak detection (4-10 day advantage)
  • Reduced transmission through timely intervention
  • Equitable surveillance across all communities

Note: These are projected outcomes based on published CDC results and peer-reviewed literature. Actual impact varies by jurisdiction, data infrastructure, and implementation approach. We commit to transparent validation and outcome reporting.

Implementation Timeline

From scoping to production in 12-16 weeks

Weeks 1-4: Discovery & Setup
  • Data infrastructure assessment
  • Stakeholder interviews (epidemiology, IT, leadership)
  • Privacy/security review & BAA execution
  • Pilot scope definition
Weeks 5-8: Integration
  • API connections to ELR, syndromic systems
  • User training for epidemiology staff
  • Alert threshold calibration
  • Dashboard customization
Weeks 9-12: Pilot Operations
  • Shadow mode (alerts generated, validated)
  • Performance validation
  • Workflow refinement
  • Equity metrics monitoring
Weeks 13-16: Production Go-Live
  • Full operational deployment
  • Leadership briefings & SOP documentation
  • Ongoing support & monitoring
  • Quarterly validation reports

Request a Pilot Program

Collaborative pilot opportunities for qualified state/local health departments

What's Included

  • 3-6 month pilot deployment
  • Data integration support
  • Staff training & onboarding
  • Performance validation report
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Optional: Peer-reviewed publication support

Eligibility Criteria

  • State/local health department (U.S.)
  • Electronic lab reporting capability
  • At least 1 FTE epidemiologist available
  • Commitment to share de-identified outcomes
  • IRB approval (we can assist)
Apply for Pilot Partnership

Transparency Commitment: All performance claims on this page are based on published CDC implementations, peer-reviewed studies, and real-world AI system validations (2024-2025). Projected outcomes for your jurisdiction may vary. We commit to rigorous validation, honest reporting of limitations, and continuous improvement based on evidence.