Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]PACS/VNAHIMSS unmasked: Random observations from OrlandoWith rates of COVID-19 declining rapidly around the country, this year's meeting of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) was a largely maskless affair. Imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo -- aka the PACSman -- offers some thoughts on the meeting in Orlando.March 21, 2022PACS/VNAThe PACSman Pontificates: Part 1, An introductionConsultant Michael J. Cannavo introduces his new blog, the PACSMan Pontificates, and gives a sneak preview of what to expect in coming editions.March 10, 2022PACS/VNAThe 2021 PACSman Awards: The Jack in the Box showAlthough RSNA 2021 was a lot different than in years past, in some ways it was the best RSNA ever, according to imaging consultant Michael J. Cannavo. In this column, Cannavo shares his observations and doles out his annual PACSman Awards.December 3, 2021PACS/VNAHow to shop for AI, enterprise imaging, and more at RSNA 2021Imaging consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his tips for how to shop for artificial intelligence (AI) software, PACS, enterprise imaging, and more at RSNA 2021.November 23, 2021PACS/VNACan radiology AI win with a bad hand?In a hypothetical poker game, radiology artificial intelligence (AI) would be considered an underdog as it faces challenges related to reimbursement and proving its efficacy. Imaging consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares how the technology can still be a winner.June 20, 2021Artificial IntelligenceCan radiology AI save itself?Artificial intelligence (AI) has struggled to gain a foothold in radiology over the past five years or so, achieving fairly limited success. Can radiology AI save itself? Imaging consultant Michael J. Cannavo examines this question.February 25, 2021PACS/VNAThe 2020 PACSman Awards: Is that all there is?What were the hot topics in artificial intelligence and enterprise imaging at RSNA 2020? The PACSman, aka Mike Cannavo, offers his thoughts, as well as the eagerly awaited PACSman Awards for excellence in sales and marketing at this year's virtual conference.December 2, 2020Artificial IntelligenceHow to work the virtual RSNA conferenceDo you have a plan for RSNA 2020, now that it's virtual? It's going to be much different from past editions of radiology's showcase conference. Fortunately, the PACSman -- Michael J. Cannavo -- offers some tips on navigating the virtual meeting.November 12, 2020Artificial IntelligencePractical Considerations of AI: Part 7 -- EconomicsIn part 7 of his Practical Considerations of AI series, consultant Michael J. Cannavo analyzes the impact of the recent decision by the U.S. Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services to provide reimbursement for Viz.ai's AI stroke detection software and explains why better AI market education is needed.September 20, 2020PACS/VNA20 ways to prepare for the 'new normal' in radiologyWe are living in what will soon be known as the "new normal." With this new normal comes changes that we have to either accept and adapt to or face the consequences -- especially in radiology. Mike Cannavo, the PACSman, offers 20 ways to get ready.May 6, 2020Previous PagePage 2 of 11Next PageTop StoriesISMRM 2024MRI provides new insights in mild traumatic brain injuryNew MRI techniques reveal subtle tissue alterations involved in mild traumatic brain injuries and provide new insights.ISMRM 2024ISMRM: Is low-field MRI coming of age for lung imaging?ISMRM 2024ISMRM: MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose PTSDISMRM 2024ISMRM: Swiss team casts light on congenital heart diseaseSponsor ContentWe care about what you think.
