The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting is the world’s leading annual radiology forum. It was held at McCormick Place Chicago, Nov. 26-30, 2023, with the theme “Leading Through Change.”
“Radiology has long led medicine in showing how we can embrace change by seeking innovation,” said RSNA President Matthew A. Mauro, M.D. “Change will always be present in the practice of medicine, and the manner in which we adapt to change will determine our success in the future.”
The RSNA 2023 plenary session programming focused on navigating transformative change in health care.
At the opening session, Mauro delivered his president’s address, “Leading Through Change,” which explored how radiology professionals can be intentional and proactive while guiding teams and organizations through change.
“In health care, we are not only experiencing change in the advances in medical science and technical innovations that are occurring with increasing frequency, but also in the many aspects of the delivery of health care – payment models, patient expectations, delivery systems, competition, and a challenging and changing labor market,” Mauro said. “But radiology is well poised to continue its leadership in moving health care forward across all of these domains.”
Also at the opening session, Howard Chrisman, M.D., presented “History Never Repeats Itself, But It Does Often Rhyme.”
The RSNA 2023 program’s scientific sessions explored every subspecialty, including cutting-edge sessions on hot topics in radiology research, and a comprehensive educational curriculum with a wide variety of CME opportunities for radiology professionals to advance in their specialties.
RSNA 2023 also offered the ultimate radiology show floor with the latest medical imaging technologies in CT, MRI, artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing and more. There were approximately 600 exhibitors occupying almost 400,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The exhibit space included the expansive AI Showcase and Theater featuring the latest AI advances and applications. The showcase was also home to the Imaging AI in Practice demonstration and the RSNAI Resource Center.
The exhibit halls also included the 3D Printing and Mixed Reality Showcase, the First-time Exhibitor Pavilion, Educators Row and Recruiters Row. New this year was the RSNA Career Resource Center where attendees were able to view inspiring, career-focused presentations, take advantage of open seating for networking and mingling or find a space to work.
A few highlights ICE Editor John Wallace learned about in the exhibit hall included:
- Koning Health seized this opportunity to demonstrate its FDA PMA approved Koning Vera Breast CT (KBCT), the latest commercially available advancement in breast CT technology.
- Siemens Healthineers introduced the Acuson Maple, a powerful, versatile and affordable ultrasound system that enables rapid diagnosis and assessment in all clinical settings.
- Canon Medical Components USA white paper on Canon DR’s CNN-based image processing procedure for projection radiography that produces high quality images with reduced patient radiation dose.
- Agamon Health’s workflow management with AI/NLP automation.
- United Imaging’s uMR Jupiter 5T 510k-pending whole-body 5T MRI system.
- GE HealthCare unveiled its SIGNA PET/MR AIR, expanding access to its popular magnetic resonance (MR) imaging technologies – including AIR Recon DL and AIR Coils – to the practice of molecular imaging and across more care areas.
- Royal Philips showcased its first mobile MRI system with helium-free operations.
RSNA 2023 Virtual Access provides access to nearly 100% of all annual meeting programming. Virtual Access is ideal for those who could not attend, as well as for attendees who wish to maximize their experience.
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