Fujifilm to showcase enterprise imaging solutions, AI initiative at HIMSS18

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. will be displaying its latest enterprise imaging and informatics solutions, and highlighting its artificial intelligence (AI) development initiative, March 5-9 at HIMSS18 in Las Vegas.

“Fujifilm has equipped healthcare professionals with tools to enhance patient imaging and the delivery of care for over 80 years,” Johann Fernando, PhD, chief operating officer of Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., said in a prepared statement. “Our technology has evolved with the changing demands of the healthcare industry, bringing us to our next milestone, our Artificial Intelligence Research Project. We've been working collaboratively with some of our partners to develop and expand our artificial intelligence capabilities with the goal of aiding physicians in an even more impactful way in the coming years.”

Bill Lacy, vice president of medical informatics at Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., said in the same statement that healthcare professionals have been impressed with the company’s work in AI so far.

“As we focus initially on radiology, and with a clear focus on supporting and collaborating with radiologists, not replacing them, artificial intelligence technology can help radiologists aggregate PHI faster for more informed decisions, and prioritize their work and time more effectively,” he said.

Fujifilm will be displaying at booth #6637 at HIMSS18.

Michael Walter
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Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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