Michael J. Cannavo

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The 2025 PACSMan Awards -- The last hurrah
For perhaps the final time, consultant Michael J. Cannavo doles out his annual PACSMan Awards.
December 3, 2025
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The PACSman Pontificates: Imaging in the cloud isn't what you think
In a new column, imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman, delves into the issues involved with implementing cloud-based image management.
July 16, 2023
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The PACSman Pontificates: Burned out on burnout
Burnout has been an increasingly prevalent topic of discussion in the radiology community. In a new column, The PACSman -- Michael J. Cannavo -- shares his thoughts on burnout and what can be done about it.
February 27, 2023
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The 2022 PACSman Awards: The RSNA and WWII
Imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman, may not have made it to Chicago this year for RSNA 2022. Fortunately, he was still able to produce his popular PACSman awards for the meeting.
November 30, 2022
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The PACSMan Pontificates: RSNA 2022 -- Should I stay or should I go?
Imaging industry consultant Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman, is attending RSNA 2022 virtually this year. He shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of virtual versus in-person attendance.
November 26, 2022
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The PACSman Pontificates: Ch-ch-ch-ch changes
When thinking about replacing a PACS or enterprise imaging system, oftentimes the existing vendor is never seriously considered. But maybe they should be, according to the PACSman, Michael J. Cannavo.
October 2, 2022
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The PACSman Pontificates: Webinars, bobbleheads, and AI
What do webinars, bobbleheads, and artificial intelligence have in common? The PACSman --Michael J. Cannavo -- offers some thoughts.
September 22, 2022
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The PACSman Pontificates: Anything you can do I can do better
The PACSman -- Michael J. Cannavo -- doesn't really hate artificial intelligence (AI), although he gets that question all the time. In a new column, Mike explains why he's still skeptical about the role of AI in radiology.
August 11, 2022
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The PACSman Pontificates: Pit bull and the PACSman
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.
June 27, 2022
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The PACSman Pontificates: Reflections on SIIM 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.
June 19, 2022
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