Work in the clinical laboratory has been transformed in recent years, through advances in digital pathology, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital information flow. With AI-powered pathology, patients can be more effectively matched with effective treatments and patient outcomes can be improved through more accurate diagnosis. This session will provide background on the shortage of pathologists and the impact on health systems, how digital pathology aids in decision-making and improves patient care.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how digital pathology can improve patient care and outcomes by reducing courier specimens and quality risks due to transportation.
• Observe how the speed to diagnosis improves with digital pathology.
• Understand how digital pathology can help increase staffing productivity.
• Learn how AI helps address the current workforce shortage of pathologists.

Speakers:

Dr. Darren Wheeler, Vice President, Pathology and Medical Services, Quest Diagnostics

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit 

This activity is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit toward earning or maintaining your FACHE credential. 

Credits must be self-reported at My ACHE upon completion of this activity. 

Thank You, Quest
This program is made possible in part by the support of Quest Diagnostics, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner. ACHE would like to thank Quest Diagnostics for its commitment to ACHE and helping us advance healthcare management excellence. Find more information about Quest Diagnostics here.