Bringing It All Together

Mark J. NewburgerPresident & 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

• The future of pathology is all about the pathologists.

• Drivers

– Sub-specialization

– Information Management

– Rapid Diagnosis

What is the future of pathology?

Current Situation

• Digital Imaging – Standard in Healthcare

– Important part of Pathology practice

– Unrealized Value

Where are we today?

Areas to Consider

• IT Infrastructure• Hospital Security• HIPAA• Regulatory requirements• Clinical practice• Return on Investment

Where are we today?

Methodology

• Review Organizational Strategic Plan

• Understand current imaging practices

• Seek vendor partnerships

• Develop Strategic Digital Pathology Plan

How do we get to the future?

The Future Starts Now

• Meet with decision makers

• Gather imaging needs

• Seek out information

• Develop Digital Pathology Strategic Plan

When do you start “inventing” the future?

TRANSFORMING PATHOLOGY:Emerging technology driving practice

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