Enterprise Imaging, Dec. 2, 8:30am-10:00am

Experts discuss the workflow and image management requirements of various ‘ologies, including pathology, cardiology and other non-radiology images. They consider best practices, informatics support and challenges.

When: Friday, Dec. 2, 8:30-10:00
Where: S403A

Speaker information:

Paul J. Chang, MD, medical director, pathology informatics, University of Chicago
Steven C. Horii, MD, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia
Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD, assistant professor of radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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