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Bringing It All Together. Mark J. Newburger President & CEO Apollo PACS, Inc. “ The best way to predict the future is to invent it. ”. ~Alan Kay, 1971. The Four Questions. What is the future of pathology? Where are we today? How do we get to the future?
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Bringing It All Together Mark J. Newburger President & CEO Apollo PACS, Inc.
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” ~Alan Kay, 1971
The Four Questions • What is the future of pathology? • Where are we today? • How do we get to the future? • When do you start ‘inventing’ the future?
The Futurescape What is the future of pathology? • The future of pathology is all about the pathologists. • Drivers • Sub-specialization • Information Management • Rapid Diagnosis
Current Situation Where are we today? • Digital Imaging • Standard in Healthcare • Important part of Pathology practice • Unrealized Value
Areas to Consider Where are we today? • IT Infrastructure • Hospital Security • HIPAA • Regulatory requirements • Clinical practice • Return on Investment
Methodology How do we get to the future? • Review Organizational Strategic Plan • Understand current imaging practices • Seek vendor partnerships • Develop Strategic Digital Pathology Plan
The Future Starts Now When do you start “inventing” the future? • Meet with decision makers • Gather imaging needs • Seek out information • Develop Digital Pathology Strategic Plan
TRANSFORMING PATHOLOGY:Emerging technology driving practice innovation