Howard Berger on radiology innovation
From Future Forward Driving the Next Era of Radiology Innovation with Dr. Howard Berger · · DeepHealth
“The future of radiology has to address turning away from more manual processes and using technology in order to better achieve the results that we need to deliver for our patients and referring physicians.”
On , Howard Berger, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at RADNET INC, spoke about radiology innovation during Future Forward Driving the Next Era of Radiology Innovation with Dr. Howard Berger on DeepHealth.
About Howard Berger
Howard Berger, chairman, president, and CEO of RadNet, has discussed the company's expansion into new markets and its focus on using technology to address workforce shortages in radiology. In September 2024, Berger told CNBC's Jim Cramer that RadNet's growth is driven by the overall growth of the imaging industry and a shift of imaging services away from higher-cost hospital settings. He highlighted the company's pilot project with Walmart in Delaware aimed at increasing breast cancer screening access and convenience, and announced a similar pilot project in Phoenix, Arizona. Berger also discussed the use of artificial intelligence to aid radiologists in detecting prostate cancer and the role of MRI scans in monitoring patients on new Alzheimer's drugs. In a December 2024 interview, Berger stated that the biggest challenge in healthcare is workforce availability, particularly in radiology, and that the future of the field requires moving away from manual processes and using technology to improve workflow. He described imaging as the forerunner for earlier disease detection and population health management. Separately, in a 2023 testimony, Berger spoke about his personal experience living with Parkinson's disease, describing his approach to managing the condition through exercise and diethol.