The power of remote reading—why radiologists should never settle for less

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [1:30] Petra shares statistics on remote reading from the Journal of the American College of Radiology
• [2:30] Dr. Hwang provides an overview of Stanford’s remote reading program
• [5:00] The geographical locations of Stanford’s hospitals and clinics
• [7:40] Dr. Hwang describes the performance and connectivity when working remotely
• [9:55] How Stanford utilizes Sectra’s chat for asynchronous workflow and other collaborative purposes
• [14:17] Stanford and Sectra’s collaboration to develop solutions for peer learning
• [18:30] Dr. Hwang discusses the impact of remote reading on work-life balance and productivity

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote reading in radiology, with 91% of organizations enabling it during that period.
• Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high performance capabilities and innovative tools.
• Sectra’s chat has become a vital tool for radiologists, facilitating asynchronous workflows and enabling collaboration among team members.
• Geographical flexibility has allowed some radiologists to work remotely from various locations, improving work-life balance.
• Remote reading is expected to remain a permanent part of radiology workflows, offering flexibility and enhancing the overall well-being for radiologists.