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    Clinical decision support

    How can a true VNA help
    ease your journey towards
    the NHS 10 Year Plan? 

     

     

    Watch Seamus Flood in conversation with Dr. Raj Chopra, Merge’s Chief Medical Officer and a practising radiologist with over 20 years of experience.

    From their discussion you’ll learn about:

    • The common thread between imaging challenges facing both the NHS and a large not-for-profit US healthcare system.
    • How technology can help alleviate stress in the system caused by clinician shortages and the need for increased efficiencies.
    • The importance of deploying new technology rapidly and installing redundancy into your tech stack.
    • The benefits of a VNA in reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and moving images quickly and consistently.
    • Customer feedback and reported results from a Merge VNA deployment.

    Speakers

    Raj-Chopra

    Raj Chopra, MD

    Chief Medical Officer, Merge

    Dr. Rajiv Chopra is a board-certified radiologist with two decades of clinical experience and subspecialty training in musculoskeletal imaging. He has a wide range of interests throughout medicine ranging from direct patient care, group management, billing/coding, and understanding utilization management. He has been in the leadership of his group for over a decade. Passionate about artificial intelligence in medical imaging, he has contributed to quality assurance, algorithm training, regulatory hurdles and image labeling for AI model development. In 2024, he was appointed Chief Medical Officer of Merge Healthcare, where he contributes to initiatives to enhance imaging technology, regulatory guidance, and drive innovation in radiology solutions.

    Merge_Headshot_SeamusFlood

    Seamus Flood

    Global Partner Channel Account Executive, Merge

    With 25 years of experience collaborating with healthcare organisations, Seamus has a deep understanding of the evolving clinical and operational needs within the ever-changing NHS landscape. His expertise spans patient monitoring, pain management, operating theatres, telehealth, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong focus on delivering solutions that enhance outcomes and efficiency. During his previous 12-year tenure at Philips, Seamus worked closely with clinicians and imaging experts to drive innovation and adoption. He is passionate about aligning technology with real-world healthcare challenges, supporting improved patient care, and enabling long-term system transformation.