On September 1, the transaction announced on June 27 regarding Philips’ acquisition of Sectra’s mammography modality business operation was concluded. Accordingly, Philips is now the owner of the MicroDose modality business. We interviewed Dr Torbjörn Kronander, President of Sectra’s medical operations to find out about the future ahead.
Q: What does this transaction mean for …

Clinical perspective, Enterprise control, Wide area radiology, Women's health Dr. Torbjörn Kronander

RIS/PACS vendors must become experts on their customer’s customer, the referring physician. Radiologists need efficient tools to give high-quality service to the clinicians that in turn benefit the patients. Consequently, vendors must work the full length of the healthcare chain, always with the patient in focus. This is one of the conclusions of Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President of Sectra Medical, when reflecting over the future of radiology.

Wide area radiology Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, RIS/PACS, Wide area radiology