What You Should Know
- The Installation: The University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) has become the first institution in Florida (and third in the world) to install GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo.
- The Tech: Allia Moveo is a next-generation image-guided therapy (IGT) solution featuring a compact, cable-free C-arm. Its lateral wide-bore design allows for Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging even with patients’ arms down, accommodating a wider range of body types.
- The Impact: This installation turns CAMLS into the first simulation center in the world to offer training on this specific hybrid OR technology. A second system is scheduled for clinical use at Tampa General Hospital later in 2026.
Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation
The Allia Moveo is designed to fix the ergonomic nightmares of older IGT systems.
- Mobility: It features a “slim, compact, cable-free C-arm” that allows for full movement around the patient table without getting tangled.
- Inclusivity: The “lateral wide-bore” design can accommodate a diverse patient population, enabling high-quality Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging even when a patient’s arms are down at their sides—a common limitation in standard C-arms.
- AI Workflow: The system uses AI-powered tools to streamline patient setup and positioning.
CAMLS is now the first simulation center in the world to integrate the Allia Moveo into its curriculum. Typically, advanced hybrid OR tech is reserved for active clinical use. By placing it in a training environment first, USF is allowing students and practicing clinicians to master the complex movements of the system without the pressure of a live patient.
“Gaining access to the latest surgical imaging and guidance technologies further ensures that innovation in education keeps pace with innovation in care,” said Dr. Haru Okuda, executive director of CAMLS and associate vice president of Interprofessional Education and Practice with USF Health*. “Together, we’re creating a training ecosystem that strengthens clinical confidence and, ultimately, shapes a future where every patient benefits from the most advanced surgical techniques available.”
The Tampa Medical District Strategy
This installation is part of a broader strategy to cement the Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) as a national hub for health tech. “Our Tampa Medical & Research District is leading the way in building a better healthcare system,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
Following the simulation center launch, a second Allia Moveo system is scheduled to be installed at Tampa General Hospital later in 2026 for actual clinical use. This “train-then-treat” model ensures that by the time the device is live in the OR, the staff will already be experts in its operation.
