The PACSman Pontificates: Pit bull and the PACSman
June 28, 2022 -- How is the PACS purchasing process like politics? Imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo -- aka the PACSman -- offers some thoughts in the latest installment of The PACSman Pontificates. Read More
ED notification system improves incidental imaging findings follow-up
June 24, 2022 -- A notification and referral system for emergency department (ED) patients with incidental imaging findings improves follow-up of these results, a study published June 23 in the Annals of Emergency Medicine has found. Read More
The PACSman Pontificates: Reflections on SIIM 2022
June 20, 2022 -- Imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo -- aka the PACSman -- shares his thoughts on the recent annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) in Orlando, FL. Read More
Video from SIIM 2022: Amy Thompson on trends in imaging IT
June 14, 2022 -- We caught up with Amy Thompson of Signify Research at the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) to get an update on the latest market trends in the world of imaging IT, including artificial intelligence, enterprise imaging, the cloud, advanced visualization, and image sharing. Read More
Video from SIIM 2022: Herman Oosterwijk on AI
June 14, 2022 -- KISSIMMEE, FL - Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the radiology workflow is critical for success of the technology. In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), Herman Oosterwijk discussed the promise of vendor-neutral AI platforms. Read More
Video from SIIM 2022: Cannavo on enterprise imaging and AI
June 11, 2022 -- KISSIMMEE, FL - In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), consultant Michael J. Cannavo shares his observations on developments in enterprise imaging and artificial intelligence (AI). Read More
Video from SIIM 2022: Peter Chang on AI deployment pitfalls
June 10, 2022 -- KISSIMMEE, FL - Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technology in radiology can be a complicated endeavor. In a video interview at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), we spoke with Dr. Peter Chang of the University of California, Irvine to get his tips on how to avoid pitfalls when deploying AI software. Read More
Video from SIIM 2022: Tessa Cook on women in imaging informatics
June 10, 2022 -- KISSIMMEE, FL - In a Thursday afternoon session at the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), participants discussed the challenges often faced by women in imaging informatics. We spoke to Dr. Tessa Cook in a video interview to hear about the key themes. Read More
SIIM: Cloud-based image exchange via EHR finally helps eliminate CDs
June 9, 2022 -- You heard it here first -- the death knell of the CD as a medium for exchanging images may finally be at hand. A presenter at this week's Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) described how they implemented cloud-based image exchange built into their electronic health record (EHR). Read More
Teleradiology agreements for today's radiology practice
June 9, 2022 -- The use of teleradiology services was originally framed around the need for a better lifestyle, usually to supplement a radiology group for its call obligation. Now is a good time for every radiology group to review their teleradiology service agreement, says Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners. Read More
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The 2021 PACSman Awards: The Jack in the Box show
The 2021 PACSman Awards: The Jack in the Box show

Although 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. Learn more

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