RSNA 2013: Can’t miss informatics sessions

RSNA 2013 will feature many great informatics sessions, and you won’t have time to catch them all. While they all have something to offer, below are some sessions that caught the eye of the Health Imaging editorial team:

The RSNA Image Share Network - How It Operates and How to Put It into Your Office
Learn about this exciting pilot project, funded by the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, that allows radiologists to share images with patients and other providers. (ICIW12)
Sunday, Dec. 1, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Room S401AB

Radiology Informatics Series: Mobile Computing Devices
Medicine is going mobile, and radiology is no exception. Learn how to bring mobile technology to your practice. (VSIN21)
Monday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Room S404CD

ISP: Informatics (Enterprise Integration)
This collection of informatics presentations covers a wide range of topics, including the effect of clinical decision support on CTPA exams and a primer on patient portals. (SSC09)
Monday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Room S402AB 

Meaningful Use for Radiology IT Vendors: What Your Customers will Demand, and Your Competition will Provide
Hear Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and others discuss the essential features that radiology IT vendors will need to provide to satisfy MU-minded customers. (ICII24)
Monday, Dec. 2, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Room S501ABC

ISP: Informatics (Quality and Safety)
Learn how informatics can help practices in their quality and safety initiatives. This session will also include a presentation about what we’ve learned about the dose levels in Japan following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster. (SSK11-03)
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Room S405AB

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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