Michael J. Cannavo[email protected]AIPractical Considerations of AI: Part 2 -- ROI variablesArtificial intelligence (AI) has generated much excitement and hype in radiology, but there are crucial real-world issues that will affect the adoption of the technology. In the second part of this new series, consultant Michael J. Cannavo -- the PACSman -- explores factors that could affect return on investment (ROI).March 26, 2019AIPractical Considerations of AI: Part 1 -- Paying for AIArtificial intelligence (AI) has generated much excitement and hype in radiology, but there are crucial real-world issues that will affect adoption of the technology. In the first of a new series of articles, consultant Michael J. Cannavo -- the PACSman -- delves into the all-important money matters.March 12, 2019PACS/VNAPACS at HIMSS: Changes in attitudes, changes in latitudesWhy would anyone in radiology go to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual meeting to look at PACS? Well, you really don't need to, but since you're already there, you might as well take a peek. Our intrepid contributor Michael J. Cannavo -- the PACSman -- visited HIMSS 2019 in Orlando, FL, and filed this report.February 21, 2019PACS/VNAThe 2018 PACSman Awards: I'm on fire!CHICAGO - It wouldn't be RSNA without the PACSman Awards from the one and only PACSman, Michael J. Cannavo. In the 2018 edition of the awards, Mike takes aim at the marketing triumphs and tragedies found on the exhibit floor of RSNA 2018.November 28, 2018AIThe PACSman eyes the AI revolutionCHICAGO - The revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) is here, with even more AI technology on display at RSNA 2018 than at last year's meeting. But there's plenty of hype around AI in the halls of McCormick Place -- and that hasn't escaped the critical eye of Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman.November 27, 2018PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Here for the funeral?Few would debate that vendor-neutral archives and enterprise viewers are a much larger part of today's landscape than they were five years ago; however, more traditional PACS are still very much alive and kicking -- though undoubtedly older and with a few more gray hairs, says PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo in his latest article.July 17, 2018PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: The FUD factor with AIThere's no doubt that research and commercial activity is surging for artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology applications: AuntMinnie.com published more than 175 articles on AI news alone in the past year. The fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) factor remains a big hurdle to clear, however, explains PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo.March 28, 2018PACS/VNAThe 2017 PACSman Awards: Old MacDonald had a farm -- AI, AI, ohCHICAGO - Anywhere you saw a crowd of people at this year's RSNA meeting, you knew there was a demo or presentation on artificial intelligence (AI), says Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman. He offers his take on the meeting and some of the hits and misses in his ever-popular PACSman Awards.November 29, 2017PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: Hurricane PACSIf you've ever been through a real hurricane, you realize that preparation is key. Writing from central Florida, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo has had plenty of time to reflect on this fact, coming to the realization that PACS and hurricanes aren't so different after all.October 1, 2017PACS/VNAStraight Talk From the PACSman: A PACS-centric RSNA?It's time to change how PACS is shown at the annual RSNA meeting in Chicago, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSman. Vendors and prospective purchasers alike would benefit greatly from an exhibit hall dedicated just to PACS and related imaging informatics technologies.October 20, 2016Previous PagePage 4 of 11Next PageTop StoriesMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageAround the world, postpartum hemorrhage is one of the primary causes of complications and fatalities among women.Womens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast careMRIFDA cites MRI study in new requirements for COVID-19 manufacturersMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Consider radiation safety when adding F-18 MPI to the radiation oncology suiteCTACS: Half of cancer mortality due to modifiable risk factors
