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Aunt Minne Conference Preview: Q&A With Dr. Jay Patti, Mecklenberg Radiology Associates

Dr. Jay Patti, Mecklenberg Radiology Associates will be one of the presenters at the upcoming Aunt Minnie Online Conference.  To preview this exciting event, we reached out to him with some brief questions on effectively implementing PACS.

1. Regarding PACS, what challenges are unique to a high-volume private practice?

Generally speaking radiologists in a private practice are expected to handle a larger patient volume than those in other settings. Academic institutions tyically have residents and medical students where teaching and research are high priorities. This being said the lessons learned from a private practice are readily applicable to other settings.

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Join PACS professionals at Aunt Minnie’s Online Conference

A chance to participate in a conference of other PACS professionals is just around the corner – and you don’t even have to leave your desk to join in. The best part: it’s free – all you have to do is register and sign in on November 17.

“PACS in the Age of Change” is the theme. Time to network and chat with vendors will occur after these exciting presentations:

  • Meaningful Use in Radiology Applies to You — Dr. Keith Dreyer, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Informatics Tools to Improve Radiology Reporting — Dr. Katherine Andriole, Harvard Medical School
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Stay Knowledgeable With the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

The role of ultrasound in modern medicine and healthcare IT has increased monumentally over the last 50 years.  Whereas extremely invasive surgical procedures were required for the diagnosis and analyzing of a great deal of illnesses and diseases, now ultrasound technologies allow for the fast imaging and diagnosis without the invasive surgery.  Staying up-to-date with the technologies, cases and innovations occurring within the field is vital to the performance and efficiency of operations.

A great method of staying current with the ever-changing world of radiology and cardiology is to leverage associations that are dedicated to compiling and synthesizing data into easy-to-consume formats.

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Stay on Top of the Latest Technologies With These Medical Imaging Associations

No matter what your job function – physician, radiologist, administrator or other personnel – a healthcare IT or medical imaging association exists to help you stay on top of emerging trends and the latest technologies.

Check out the two organizations below, or access our complete list of healthcare IT associations.

American Academy of Medical Administrators: AAMA represents multi-disciplinary healthcare management at all levels, within all health organizations. It promotes professional development and credentials through continuing education and research in healthcare management. AAMA provides colleges that focus on specific specialties of healthcare administration, including health plan management, healthcare information and oncology.

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Finalize Your 2010 Calendar With Upcoming Radiology Conferences

As you settle into 2010, now is the perfect time to finalize your calendar with upcoming medical imaging and radiology conferences. Consider attending the two events below, or access our full list of upcoming radiology events.

February 21-26
Abdominal Radiology Course 2010
Orlando
The Abdominal Radiology Course 2010, presented by the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists and the Society of Uroradiology, will highlight new and emerging diagnostic imaging technologies for abdominal and pelvic pathology. The course, designed for practicing radiologists and those in training, will feature lectures, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

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New Year’s Resolution: Stayed Informed of the Latest Radiology Trends

Expand Your Radiology KnowledgeBegin 2010 with a resolution to expand your knowledge of the latest radiology trends and technologies. Consider attending one of these upcoming events:

Jan. 31-Feb. 4
Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology
Maui, Hawaii
Mayo Clinic Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology is a postgraduate course designed to update diagnostic radiologists on the latest radiology trends, techniques and applications in diagnostic imaging. Much of the course will be presented in a case-based, interactive format. To foster interaction between attendees and faculty, an interactive audience response system will be used during some course lectures.

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Gain Knowledge With a Healthcare IT or Radiology Association

Gain knowledge with radiology associationsWith medical imaging and healthcare information technologies advancing at high speeds, it’s no doubt difficult to stay on top of emerging trends and the latest technologies. Rely on one of the many healthcare IT or radiology associations that exist to cultivate knowledge, advance healthcare and foster networking. Below are two valuable healthcare IT and radiology associations:

American Medical Informatics Association: AMIA’s 4,000 members include physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, researchers, educators and others from more than 65 countries. The association exists to improve quality of care by advancing the use of health information and communications technology in clinical care and research. Members have access to AMIA books, publications, national meetings and specialty events. The association’s website features a job center, industry news, an e-learning center and podcasts.

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Did You Miss RSNA 2009, the Year’s Premier Medical Imaging Conference?

RSNA 2009Tens of thousands of healthcare professionals arrived in Chicago to take part in the 2009 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. This 6-day annual radiology and medical imaging conference offered the latest cutting-edge science, education and technology.

Between case-based reviews, hands-on workshops and self-study exhibits, health care professionals returned home with a wealth of information on:

  • Pediatric radiology
  • Obstetric/gynecological radiology
  • Musculoskeletal radiology
  • Oncologic radiology
  • Chest imaging
  • Emergency radiology
  • Neuroradiology

The 2009 radiology and medical imaging conference offered more exhibits and sessions for radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine and radiologic technologists than ever before, including:

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Stay Informed With the Latest Radiology and Healthcare IT Events

Healthcare IT Conference
Stay abreast of the latest advances in medical imaging by attending one of these informative radiology and healthcare IT events.

Dec. 7-11
National Diagnostic Imaging Symposium
Orlando, Florida
This conference features 120 lectures and concurrent sessions. Attendees will learn how to apply imaging techniques to a radiology practice, how to utilize CT and MR angiography, and how to implement protocols for MRI of the heart, head, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal system. The symposium will also discuss digital mammography and breast MRI.

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Discover What Two Healthcare IT and Radiology Associations Can Offer You

There’s no shortage of radiology and healthcare IT associations available to provide you with networking, educational and career-building opportunities. Whether you’re looking for an international group or you prefer smaller local organizations, associations can help you stay up-to-date on the latest medical imaging and radiology developments.

Discover what these two healthcare IT and radiology associations can offer you:

American Association for Women Radiologists: AAWR was founded in 1981 to provide a forum for the issues that are unique to women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professions. The organization sponsors programs that promote opportunities for women and sponsors several awards programs for women in radiology. AAWR provides women radiologists, radiation oncologists, radiation physicists and radiation biologists the opportunity to network with one another.

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