Interview with Claudio Smuclovisky, M.D., FACC, FSCCT, director of South Florida Imaging Cardiovascular Institute, Holy Cross Hospital, at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) 2016 annual meeting. Smuclovisky explains what imaging departments need to know about when purchasing the newest generation of CT scanners. He explains there is more to scanners than slices, offering information beyond the hype over 64-, 128-, 256-, 320-, and 640-slice CT scanners. For more information, read "Costs vs. Benefits: Comparing 64-Slice to 256, 320-Slice CT."
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ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Strategies to Optimize Imaging Performance to Save Time for Radiologists
January 29, 2025
Postpandemic staffing shortages and increased volumes require radiologists to do more with less, exacerbating burnout. Join Kyle Henson, senior director of imaging at Solis Mammography, for a discussion about the most impactful, practical, cost-effective ways technology can be used to minimize downtimes, help radiologists work more efficiently, and create a dynamic infrastructure to enable organizations to pivot quickly during uncertain times. This webinar discusses how radiologists can save time and minimize downtime.
Learning Objectives:
- Strategies to minimize downtime and optimize reading time.
- The promise and reality of artificial intelligence and where to deploy it for the most significant impact.
- Critical imaging-platform improvements for better performance, flexibility, and overall savings.
Speaker Profile:
Kyle Henson — Senior Director of Imaging, Solis Mammography
Kyle Henson is the senior director of imaging at Solis Mammography. After serving our country as an officer in the U.S. Army, Henson entered into healthcare IT. His 20-year career has included everything from the payer space to PACS vendor, imaging consultant, international speaker, hospitals, and diagnostic imaging centers. He has delivered cloud imaging solutions to all facilities in a 85+ hospital system.
Company Profile:
Change Healthcare is a leading healthcare technology company, focused on insights, innovation, and accelerating the transformation of the U.S. healthcare system through the power of the Change Healthcare platform. We provide data and analytics-driven solutions to improve clinical, financial, administrative, and patient engagement outcomes in the U.S. healthcare system.
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