Howard Berger on workflow optimization
From Future Forward Driving the Next Era of Radiology Innovation with Dr. Howard Berger · · DeepHealth
“Workflow is a critical part of addressing both the current and future needs because imaging itself is only going to become more and more in demand, particularly as we move towards solutions for population health and screening tools.”
On , Howard Berger, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at RADNET INC, spoke about workflow optimization 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.