Join us for an insightful discussion on how open-source medical imaging software is transforming healthcare here and abroad. This webinar will explore the sustainability of open-source projects, their deployment in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing radiology workflows in resource-limited settings.
Topics
- Sustaining Open Source & Business Models – How open-source projects remain viable and how for-profit companies can thrive by contributing to and leveraging open-source technology.
- RAD-AID Experience Deploying Open Source in LMICs – Addressing the global imaging gap by implementing cost-effective, sustainable PACS solutions in regions where access to radiology is limited and film-based imaging is still common.
- AI for Radiology in LMICs – How artificial intelligence can augment diagnostic capabilities, improve healthcare delivery, and bridge gaps in medical expertise.
Objectives
- Understand Open-Source Sustainability Models – Learn how open-source medical imaging projects are maintained, funded, and supported, including pathways for for-profit companies to contribute while remaining financially viable.
- Explore Real-World Open-Source Deployments in LMICs – Gain insights from RAD-AID’s experience implementing open-source PACS solutions in low-resource settings, addressing challenges such as infrastructure limitations, training, and long-term sustainability.
- Recognize the Role of AI in Expanding Radiology Access – Discover how artificial intelligence can support diagnostic imaging in LMICs by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving efficiency, and compensating for shortages of trained radiologists.
- Identify Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation – Understand how healthcare providers, developers, and researchers can contribute to and benefit from open-source medical imaging initiatives, fostering innovation and improving global healthcare equity.
Resources
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