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Medical Imaging Economics at RSNA

Medical imaging professionals love RSNA. It’s a time to see old friends, connect with fellow professionals, and learn about the latest medical imaging hardware and software. It’s also a great place for people new to the field to start building their networks.

The other reason medical professionals look forward to RSNA is to learn about the economics that drive the industry. ACO’s, meaningful use, teleradiology, commoditization – these are all changing the medical imaging market, and professionals in the field should know how they may define the role of the medical imaging professional in the future.

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Bill Clinton’s Challenge to RSNA Attendees

Bill Clinton threw down a challenge at RSNA to encourage attendees to think globally when addressing the #1 killer worldwide.

The Arie Crown Theater was packed for the former President, who started his speech – predictably – with a few jabs at Republicans before moving on to his main topic: cancer in the global arena.

Clinton’s focus was in keeping with the mission of the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a global health organization he founded which is committed to strengthening health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

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Radiology Risk Management: Q&A With Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal

Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal

The advancement of medical imaging technologies, such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), is contributing to a host of clinical advantages. At the top of that list of advantages are radiology risk management and improved safety – for patients and staff alike.

During the 2009 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal shared insight on safety and risk management in radiology departments. We sat down with Dr. Kruskal, chairman of the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, to learn how RIS can contribute to reduced errors.

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

RSNA 2009 Tens 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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Upcoming Medical Imaging Conferences on Radiology, PACS and RIS Advances

Fall has arrived, and that means school is back in session and in full swing. Take a few days this month to gain knowledge on the latest advances in medical imaging, PACS and RIS by attending one of these informative radiology or medical imaging conferences:

Dec. 6-11
Imaging Warm-up in the Caribbean
St. John, US Virgin Islands
Attendees of this course will learn about practical imaging issues in abdominal, OB/GYN, breast, musculoskeletal, thoracic and neuro imaging. Case-based material will cover current clinical practices, recent advances and potential pitfalls. Attendees will learn to improve their use of multi-modality imaging in breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI and digital mammography, as well as recognize indications in the imaging of shoulder, knee and sports injuries.

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