Matthew Michela, president and chief executive officer of Life Image, discusses the role of data interoperability and accessibility during the pandemic.
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According to Matthew Michela, president and chief executive officer of medical image exchange company Life Image, the continued spread of COVID-19 has revealed to many radiology departments the importance of digital image exchange. Those that have not viewed it as a critical priority are nervous about the impact of handling physical media over the long term.
Data Interoperability's Role in the Pandemic
Michela, a 30-year healthcare industry veteran, joins Diagnostic Imaging to discuss how data can improve our understanding of COVID-19, what we have learned from the pandemic, and what best practices facilities can implement to bolster their interoperability and accessibility.
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