What’s the word at RSNA 2013 – Day 3

CHICAGO—RSNA is a chance for those in the radiology community to meet, swap stories and share information about the latest developments in imaging. In that spirit, Health Imaging will be talking to people at the meeting each day and asking them each one question. We’ll share a few responses each day, so be sure to keep an eye out for them in our newsletter or check the RSNA section of our website.

Today’s question:

What has most excited or impressed you thus far at RSNA that you’ll be bringing back to your practice or organization?


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Cheryl Culver Schultz, MS, Beaumont Health System, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

 

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Arnon Makori, MD, MHA, Clalit Health Services, Hod Hasharon, Israel

 

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Jaydev Dave, PhD, DABR, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia

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