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This guest post was provided by\u00a0Mariano Maluf<\/a>, Chief Technology Officer of GNAX<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Chicago is America\u2019s windy city. And nowhere was this more obvious than at RSNA\u2019s 97th<\/sup> Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting<\/a>. Lakeshore Drive was even shut down because of the high winds and Lake Michigan surges.<\/p>\n

Less literal but equally real, within the walls of McCormick Place another strong wind was blowing: that of technology in transition. Over 50,000 attendees welcomed trends and terms such as cloud, virtual and augmented reality. \u00a0Technology and imaging vendors weren\u2019t just leading edge; you could say they were even getting a bit sci-fi. Four trends stuck out.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0Radiologists Blown Away by Meaningful Use<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A bit disenfranchised in Phase One, seasoned radiologists were eager to learn more looked more during several standing-room-only sessions about Meaningful Use. Wide-eyed and weary, radiologists were left trying to figure out how they\u2019ll be involved and what new data points they need for MU reporting.<\/p>\n

All that interest points to yet another development in the coming months, as there\u2019s a lot of money to be had for radiologists as part of the ARRA stimulus package and meaningful use. I\u2019m sure that in the coming year, they\u2019ll be trying to figure out how to comply\u2026and get the dough.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. \u00a0Cloudy With a Chance of PACS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Cloud-enabling PACS was a hot topic in vendor booths and among attendees.\u00a0 With PACS vendors claiming to have their own cloud-based solutions, the move to virtual software as a service and remote hosting appears to be \u201cwhen\u201d, not \u201cif\u201d. \u00a0Information gathering and questions about cloud computing were very common. Specific questions included:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the cloud?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What\u2019s the difference between cloud, remote hosting, software as a service, and virtualization?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How does my PACS cloud option for image storage differ from a true, cloud-based vendor neutral archive (VNA)?<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How many technology layers are there; and what vendors are involved?<\/p>\n

Just like us IT geeks, radiologists of all ages and stages were tethered to their iPads and iPhones at RSNA. Radiologists expect the same ease of access with medical images as they get with family photos on their smart phones; and they want vendors to deliver a similar experience, while ensuring compliance and containing costs.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. \u00a0Collaboration and Image Exchange<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Highly competitive and prone to seclusion within their own silos of care, it was obvious by roaming each of the three massive exhibit halls that times are changing for these professionals. Image sharing, collaboration and exchange were themes of the day. \u00a0Younger radiologists understand these needs by the nature of the environments and devices with which they interact daily, while older radiologists see the need for it but seem to be struggling to adopt change.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that the Tsunami of Data is fast approaching, and with it, a new set of challenges revolving around the effective and efficient management of imaging storage. Freedom of choice, increased flexibility and cost efficiency provide the impetus behind image sharing, with Universal viewers and VNAs acting as some of the key delivery mechanisms.<\/p>\n

This model is making single-vendor approaches to medical imaging obsolete: gone may be the days when one large vendor such as GE or Siemens provides all the imaging technology for an entire organization. This is especially true as hospitals acquire imaging centers or merge to create ACOs.<\/p>\n

Vendor agnostic environments and the ability to use and view images regardless of where they were created or stored will be the norm going forward. Expect to see more developments at future RSNAs.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4.\u00a0A Tornado of Medical Advances<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe it was the augmented reality 3D tool. Or perhaps it was instant collaboration via multi-touch devices. Either way, the technology presented at RSNA is fast approaching science fiction – and beyond.<\/p>\n

Some attendees to a keynote session had the chance to see (and touch) a replica of the presenter\u2019s brain, created with a 3D printer. There was even a scientific study demonstrating the use of CT Scanning technology in the reconstruction of a 1704 Stradivari violin. It\u2019s clear that these new technologies provide unique avenues to creatively merge art and science, but more importantly, they translate into real advancements in diagnostic capabilities, positively impacting patient outcome.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s imaging solutions read the brain waves of ADHD kids and identify differences in neurological processing.\u00a0 They give radiologists and interventionists full patient access without putting patients into tight-spaces or claustrophobic tunnels. Even premature infants have their own imaging incubators. Scientists are also developing new algorithms that generate mathematical models of the brain, enabling more accurate diagnosis based on thickness levels that could be associated with Alzheimer’s disease.\u00a0 And these are just a few examples.<\/p>\n

Laser-guided, virtual, holographic and 3-D, the imaging technology at this year\u2019s RSNA eliminates compromise. Yes you can have both\u2026.impeccable image quality and complete mobility.<\/p>\n

Overall, RSNA is an experience every healthcare IT professional should enjoy. The confluence of technology and medical advances show no sign of the economic slow-down or healthcare reform concerns. As one radiologist roaming the aisles excitedly stated\u2026.\u201dI love this place, there are just so many toys\u201d!<\/p>\n

I certainly look forward to RSNA 2012, and all the new developments in these areas.<\/p>\n

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Follow Mariano on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/mjmaluf<\/a><\/p>\n


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