Digital Pathology Tech: What Pathologists Really Want - with Imogen Fitt

Step into the evolving landscape of diagnostics with this insightful episode of PathPulse, the Digital Diagnostic Podcast! Host Andy Ivie, Chief Innovation Officer at Lumea and board member of the Digital Diagnostic Summit, sits down with Imogen Fitt, a principal analyst at Signify Research and a leading voice in healthcare technology market analysis.

Imogen brings her unique blend of market expertise and a genuine passion for health tech to unravel the true desires and disconnects in the adoption of digital pathology. From the initial hurdles of transitioning from glass slides to the cutting-edge potential of AI, this conversation dives deep into the perspectives of pathologists on the front lines.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The critical need for comprehensive vendor onboarding and training as a key differentiator in digital pathology adoption.
• The paramount importance of seamless integration and interoperability between digital pathology software, LIS, and EHR systems.
• A realistic look at what AI can achieve in clinical pathology workflows right now, from quality control tools to prognostic AI that identifies genomic biomarkers.
• The ongoing challenges of economic models and reimbursement for AI tools in pathology.
• Key advice for vendors and institutions on how to better meet the needs of pathologists as they scale their digital workflows, including the growing trend of integrating with vendor-neutral archives (VNAs) and enterprise imaging strategies.
• Insights into how digital pathology is poised to enhance equality of access to high-quality pathology services globally.

Imogen shares her bubbly enthusiasm and sharp analysis, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the practical realities, challenges, and immense potential of digital pathology. Tune in to gain unparalleled insights into how the industry can better support pathologists and unlock the full promise of digital diagnostics!

Transcript: https://lumeadigital.com/digital-pathology-tech-what-pathologists-really-want-podcast/

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