Baxter Launches Voalte Linq Device with Scotty Assistant at HIMSS25
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), a global leader in medical technology, unveiled its Voalte Linq device powered by the Scotty assistant at the 2025 HIMSS Global Healthcare Conference. The Voalte Linq, a lightweight, wearable badge, incorporates voice-activated technology to streamline communication between care teams, aiming to reduce distractions and allow healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. This new device marks Baxter’s first venture into the realm of voice-activated technology within healthcare settings.
The Voalte Linq device, powered by the Scotty assistant, is part of Baxter’s broader connected care ecosystem. It is designed to support seamless communication among hospital staff and integrate with existing connected devices, such as Voalte Mobile and Voalte Nurse Call. The goal is to create an interconnected hospital environment where patient data can be shared across devices, systems, and healthcare institutions, thus promoting more effective care coordination, informed decision-making, and better outcomes for both clinicians and patients.
Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant is designed to integrate with Baxter’s existing care communications suite, which includes Voalte Mobile and Voalte Nurse Call. Voalte Mobile enables direct communication with staff members through mobile applications that deliver actionable patient information and alerts directly to smartphones. Meanwhile, Voalte Nurse Call functions as a hospital call bell system, sending detailed patient notifications to care teams. With the addition of Voalte Linq, these solutions can work together to enhance communication and streamline workflows across healthcare settings, increasing both speed and accuracy.
Donny Patel, President of Connected Care and Technical Services at Baxter, emphasized the importance of this launch in Baxter’s connected care evolution. “The launch of Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant marks an exciting step for Baxter’s connected care evolution, with the introduction of our first voice-activated technology,” Patel said. “As one of the first in the industry to leverage technology of this kind to drive workflow automation for hospital settings, we aim to transform how care teams communicate with one another and their patients.”
Effective communication is a cornerstone of high-quality patient care. However, many healthcare teams still rely on outdated systems, such as pagers, intercoms, and landlines, which can cause communication delays. These antiquated systems often disrupt workflows and require multiple staff members to manage calls, which can negatively impact patient care. According to the Joint Commission, communication failures are the root cause of more than 60% of sentinel events in healthcare settings.
To address these issues, voice-activated technology like Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant provides an innovative solution. Activated by a simple “Hey Scotty,” Voalte Linq offers the following benefits:
- Reducing the Burden on Care Teams: The voice-activated technology, combined with a comfortable and easy-to-use design, allows healthcare professionals to communicate quickly while on the move. This reduces the time spent on administrative tasks and improves overall workflow efficiency.
- Enhancing IT and Operational Efficiency: By integrating with other Baxter solutions, Voalte Linq helps promote automated workflows, streamlining the assignment of tasks and providing quick access to staff directories.
- Supporting Patient and Staff Safety: The voice-activated technology allows care teams to initiate critical functions such as the Voalte Nurse Call duress workflow or speed-dial emergency contacts with a simple voice command, which may help in urgent situations requiring rapid response.
Voalte Linq can be used across a variety of hospital settings, including the Operating Room, Emergency Department, and Labor and Delivery units. Its versatility makes it suitable for both facility-wide communication and unit-specific needs, ensuring that healthcare teams have the tools they need for efficient, real-time communication.
The Voalte Linq device powered by Scotty assistant will be showcased at the HIMSS25 conference at booth #4343 and is expected to be available for general use in the U.S. during the second half of 2025. Healthcare professionals can expect it to enhance communication workflows and provide a more streamlined, effective experience for both staff and patients.
About Baxter
Baxter is a global leader in the healthcare industry, providing essential products and services to millions of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers worldwide. With a diverse portfolio that spans diagnostic, critical care, nutrition, hospital, and surgical products, Baxter has been at the forefront of medical innovations for over 90 years. Operating in more than 100 countries, Baxter continues to advance healthcare through the development of transformative digital health solutions, therapies, and life-saving technologies. The company is committed to improving patient care and driving the next generation of medical breakthroughs.
By unveiling the Voalte Linq device powered by Scotty assistant, Baxter is not only improving communication in healthcare settings but also contributing to the overall transformation of connected care. This voice-activated innovation will enable hospitals and healthcare providers to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency.
