Globalization of Radiology

Brian PhelanCEO, Imaging On Call

Radiology 10 years ago• Local Focus

•Patient

•Provider

•Diagnosis

• Workflow: Paper and Film

Radiology Today• Advances in technology have enabled:

•Better access to patient data

•Better collaboration among clinicians

•Economies of scale

•Competition

•Better served Trauma Radiology

Globalization is here.

Challenges of Globalization•Turf boundaries

•Licensing

•Language barriers

•Cultural differences

•Liability

Benefits of Globalization

Patients

Decrease inCosts

Imaging Centers& Hospitals

In Conclusion:

Globalization of Radiology provides better patient care for everyone