Sectra: Let's Talk Enterprise Imaging

About Sectra: Let's Talk Enterprise Imaging

Let's talk enterprise imaging is a podcast hosted by Sectra—a leading global provider of imaging IT solutions that support healthcare in achieving patient-centric care. Listen as thought leaders, industry professionals, and physicians share their perspectives, ideas, and real-world experiences on a variety of topics and trends within medical imaging.

Publisher

Sectra

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2022

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   A decade of digital pathology (5/5): The path forward

   Host Elin Abrahamsson interviews Dr. Anna Bodén and Sectra CEO Torbjörn Kronander about the evolution of digital pathology, AI's role, and integrated workflows, revealing insights into the future of precision medicine in healthcare.

2. 

   10 Jun 2025

   A decade of digital pathology (4/5): The current state of digital pathology

   Host Elin Kindberg interviews Professor Anne Vincent-Salomon about the current state of digital pathology, focusing on digitized workflows and AI implementation, which redefines diagnostic workflows.

3. 

   3 Jun 2025

   A decade of digital pathology (3/5): The path to full digital adoption

   Host Elin Abrahamsson interviews Dr. Mustafa Yousif and Elin Kindberg about scaling digital pathology, IT integration, and Sectra’s vendor-neutral approach, revealing how enterprise imaging systems improve diagnostics and patient outcomes in this interview episode.

4. 

   26 May 2025

   A decade of digital pathology (2/5): The first digital leap

   Host Elin Abrahamsson interviews Nikolas Stathonikos and Elin Kindberg about the initial transition from analogue to digital pathology workflows, highlighting the collaborative efforts between Sectra and UMC Utrecht in developing innovative solutions.

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   20 May 2025

   A decade of digital pathology (1/5): From glass slides to digital dreams

   Sectra is proud to celebrate 10 years of transforming healthcare with brilliant digital pathology workflows. To do so, we're marking this milestone with a special podcast mini-series. In its first episode, Dr. Anna Bodén, MD, Consultant Pathologist at Linköping University Hospital, reflects on the early days of digital pathology. She shares her firsthand experience of transitioning from physical glass slides to enabling seamless, digitized multidisciplinary team meetings—and more. Joining the conversation is Claes Lundström, Sectra’s Research Director and adjunct professor at Linköping University, who take you through the importance of research and innovation in shaping Sectra’s solutions. Together, they both share how curiosity and collaboration paved the way for advancements that are changing modern pathology. Hosted by Elin Abrahamsson, Global Product Marketing Specialist at Sectra, this episode dives into the discovery phase which was the very first step of this transformative journey. Episode highlights [02:50] Introduction of Dr Anna Bodén and Claes Lundström [05:00] The role of pathology and digitization in modern healthcare [08:30] Understanding the analog pathology workflow [13:30] Key drivers behind the move to digital pathology [18:40] Sectra’s early research approach to digital pathology [23:40] The role of research in Sectra's product development [25:32] Healthcare’s initial reactions to digital pathology [28:50] Is digital pathology a direct “copy paste” from (digital) radiology? Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions (https://medical.sectra.com)

6. 

   17 Nov 2024

   AI in radiology: Greater Manchester's path to AI in chest x-ray imaging

   Considering adopting and deploying AI applications within your healthcare organization? In this episode of Let’s Talk Enterprise Imaging, Dr. Rhidian Bramley, consultant radiologist at The Christie NHS Trust and clinical lead for Diagnostics, Digital, and Innovation with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, shares insights on Greater Manchester's path to implementing AI in chest x-ray imaging. Dr. Bramley discusses how and when the journey began, the procurement process, challenges encountered, benefits anticipated, lessons learned, and the value of collaborating with Sectra when adopting AI applications in healthcare. Joining the conversation, Nynke Breimer, Sectra's Global Product Manager for AI Radiology, and Guilherme Carvalho, Sales Manager for Sectra UK & Ireland, explain how the Sectra Amplifier Services platform works and how it helps facilitate AI adoption while minimizing hurdles along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:03] Guilherme introducing the topic of discussion for the episode and the participants [04:52] Dr. Rhidian Bramley describes when his interest with AI started and his interest around the topic [07:00] Dr. Rhidian Bramley describes the beginning of the AI deployment journey and his expectations [08:51] Nynke presents her experience when she joined Sectra and her goals around AI [11:06] Dr. Rhidian Bramley explains the procurement process when looking for AI supplier and the points to be considered [12:45] Dr. Rhidian Bramley explains the reason why they selected to start their work with AI applications for chest x-rays specifically [17:15] Discussion around challenges of AI adoption and large-scale deployment, such as Great Manchester [19:04] Nynke brings up Sectra’s point of view on such a large-scale AI deployment project [20:35] Dr. Rhidian Bramley presents, from a governance perspective, the key lessons learned and benefits from such a collaboration [23:52] The impact of AI in practice and how it assists radiologists [27:25] Dr. Rhidian Bramley talks about their next steps for AI and other areas of interest yet to be explored in the UK [33:30] Advantages of working with Sectra Amplifier Services platform and what sets it apart KEY TAKEAWAYS: The current state of healthcare in the Greater Manchester area, specifically around AI adoption and deployment The advantages of having Sectra and the Amplifier Services platform assistance in the adoption and deployment of AI applications The next steps for AI in the UK Sectra’s view of its role in the future of AI in healthcare RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

7. 

   3 Sept 2024

   Genomics: From co-development to go-live—Inside Penn Medicine and Sectra's genomics journey

   How do leading institutions bring innovative genomics solutions from concept to reality? Dr. Salvatore Priore, Assistant Professor at Penn Medicine, and Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT at Sectra, discuss co-developing and implementing a cutting-edge genomics solution. Learn how this collaboration advances integrated diagnostics, enhancing precision medicine and cancer care. Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT, Sectra Salvatore Priore, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Penn Medicine IN THIS EPISODE: [00:04] Introduction to the episode and topics of genomics and molecular pathology [01:02] Fredrik introduces himself and welcomes guest Dr. Salvatore Priore [02:40] Overview of genomics and its role in molecular pathology [06:00] Background information about Penn Medicine and its healthcare system [09:10] How the collaboration between Sectra and Penn Medicine began [12:22] Development of the Sectra Genomics IT solution [17:18] Launch and initial impact of the new solution at Penn Medicine [21:06] User feedback and system integration at Penn Medicine [25:02] Future developments and goals for Sectra’s Genomics IT solution [29:00] Dr. Priore’s insights on the future of molecular pathology KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sectra and Penn Medicine collaborated on developing an end-to-end genomics IT solution, addressing the need for integrated systems in the rapidly evolving field of molecular pathology. The new solution provides comprehensive functionality, including order management, specimen tracking, data analysis, report generation, and seamless integration with electronic medical records. Future developments aim to create cross-disciplinary workflows connecting radiology, pathology, and molecular pathology, which will improve efficiency and enable more sophisticated AI-guided analysis and research. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

8. 

   29 Jan 2024

   Radiology imaging: Why structured reporting is the key to success

   What is the real value of standardizing the data format and utilizing structured fields? Prof. Dr. Tobias Heye, Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, together with Jonatan Ekström, Global Product Manager for PACS Workflow & Reporting, Sectra, discuss how radiology reports can be transformed into valuable repositories of information that enable researchers and clinicians to mine insights, discover trends, and make evidence-based decisions. Tune in! Dr. Tobias Heye, Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland Jonatan Ekström, Global Product Manager, PACS Workflow & Reporting, Sectra IN THIS EPISODE: [4:38] Tobias discusses challenges in radiology reporting, mentioning variations in conveying information and the need for standardization. [7:00] Jonatan reflects on historical radiology reports from 1896 and compares them to modern reports, highlighting the persistence of certain communication challenges. [16:47] Tobias discusses the advantages of standardized language and structured information for physicians to streamline their workflow. [18:06] The conversation shifts to the benefits of structured reporting, enabling trend analysis and data tracking. Tobias mentions a published paper correlating pneumonia findings with seasonal trends. [19:07] Jonatan emphasizes the need to expand the bandwidth of radiology reports to avoid losing critical information in the process. [20:14] The discussion touches on the challenges of adapting structured reporting. [26:42] Jonatan introduces the concept of a "data race" in healthcare. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Structured reporting proves beneficial in providing relevant information tailored to the needs of referring physicians. Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high-performance capabilities and innovative tools. Structured reporting enables data extraction and analysis, revealing insights such as disease trends, workflow improvements, and correlations with other health phenomena like seasonal diseases. Structured reporting enhances the workflow of physicians, allowing them to focus more on interpreting images and on the cumbersome task of typing or dictating reports. Structured reporting improves feedback loops in healthcare, which enhances collaboration between various medical specialties. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

9. 

   11 Oct 2023

   Radiology imaging: The power of remote reading—why radiologists should never settle for less

   In a world where remote reading has become the standard practice, how can you enable efficient reading for radiologists? Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of Radiology at Stanford University, shares valuable insights into Stanford’s remote reading program, emphasizing the role of a high-performing PACS and innovative tools in seamlessly connecting radiologists and healthcare professionals, even when miles apart. Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of Radiology, Associate Chair, Clinical Operations, Dept. of Radiology, Stanford University Petra Granlund, VP of Global Customer Success, Sectra IN THIS EPISODE: [1:30] Petra shares statistics on remote reading from the Journal of the American College of Radiology [2:30] Dr. Hwang provides an overview of Stanford’s remote reading program [5:00] The geographical locations of Stanford’s hospitals and clinics [7:40] Dr. Hwang describes the performance and connectivity when working remotely [9:55] How Stanford utilizes Sectra’s chat for asynchronous workflow and other collaborative purposes [14:17] Stanford and Sectra’s collaboration to develop solutions for peer learning [18:30] Dr. Hwang discusses the impact of remote reading on work-life balance and productivity KEY TAKEAWAYS: The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote reading in radiology, with 91% of organizations enabling it during that period. Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high performance capabilities and innovative tools. Sectra's chat has become a vital tool for radiologists, facilitating asynchronous workflows and enabling collaboration among team members. Geographical flexibility has allowed some radiologists to work remotely from various locations, improving work-life balance. Remote reading is expected to remain a permanent part of radiology workflows, offering flexibility and enhancing the overall well-being for radiologists. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

10. 

    3 Sept 2023

    Digital pathology: The transition from glass slides to digital success

    Transitioning from whole slide to digital pathology isn’t just a shift—it’s a true evolution. Derek Holzhauser, CIO, and Zoe Vayanos, Manager of Operations at The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs guide us through the QAP’s transition to digital technology. Get an inside look at their journey, explore the practical impact of this transformation, and learn about the new opportunities it unlocked. Derek Holzhauser, CIO, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs Zoe Vayanos, Manager of Operations, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs IN THIS EPISODE: [01:02] Zoe and Derek delve into the QAP's mission and share how they've achieved greater sample consistency using digital pathology [10:16] What sets the Sectra platform apart from other options [13:34] Current AI initiatives by the QAP, including a comparison of AI scoring with human assessment [19:52] Challenges currently faced by the QAP [27:41] Advantages offered by cloud technology in the context of digital pathology [32:51] Whether the advantages of transitioning to digital pathology outweigh the associated costs KEY TAKEAWAYS: The transition from whole slide to digital pathology is a pivotal evolution in the field. Sectra’s digital pathology solution facilitates the expansion of digital imaging across disciplines and reduces reliance on USB devices. The adoption of Sectra’s platform allows for scanner upgrades, resulting in a notable enhancement in image quality. The ability to expand their virtual program enables the QAP to extend its services to remote regions, bridging gaps in access to pathologists and ultimately enhancing education and patient care. While the cloud offers many benefits for digital pathology, the decision to adopt cloud technology varies for each organization and should be tailored to their unique needs. RESOURCE LINKS Article: Driving the transition to digital pathology (November 2022) Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

11. 

    16 Aug 2023

    Genomics: From pixels to pathways—the future of integrated diagnostics

    How can genomics and diagnostic imaging come together to revolutionize integrated diagnostics? Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT at Sectra, and Dr. Prabhu Arumugam, Director of Clinical Data and Imaging at Genomics England, have the answers. Join them as they explore the transformative possibilities when radiology imaging, digital pathology, and genomics data converge. Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT, Sectra Dr. Prabhu Arumugam, Director of Clinical Data and Imaging, Genomics England IN THIS EPISODE: [0:54] Fredrik provides information about his education and work experience [1:47] Prabs discusses his background and the relationship between Genomics England and Sectra [6:03] The reason Sectra established a Genomics IT business unit [8:22] The definition of genomics in terms of cancer and diagnostics, as well as clinical and research perspectives [14:07] The capabilities of Sectra’s genomics solution [17.39] Genomics England’s initiatives and the potential that comes from integrating this data [21:27] Integration of genomics within the clinical workflow, and the influence of genetic data utilization on diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes [25:26] Sectra Genomics launch and update on the Penn Medicine pilot project [27:35] What genomics might look like in ten years and what impact it might have on healthcare KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sectra launched a new Genomics IT business unit dedicated to innovation and product development to help customers in working efficiently in a molecular diagnostic setting. Sectra’s genomics solution will bring radiology, digital pathology, and genomic data together on a single platform to take integrated diagnostics to the next level. The convergence of data from radiology, digital pathology, and genomic data has the potential to significantly improve patient care and precision medicine. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

12. 

    24 Apr 2023

    Cloud: Beyond the technology—how Sectra provides end-to-end SaaS security

    In the world of healthcare, security is paramount, and Sectra takes a unique approach to providing customers with a secure SaaS. Douglas Wallgren, Solutions Architect at Sectra, explains how Sectra One Cloud combines Sectra's software and services with Microsoft Azure cloud technology to create a highly secure enterprise imaging service that healthcare organizations can trust. Douglas Wallgren, Solutions Architect, Sectra IN THIS EPISODE: [0:51] Douglas describes his background and his current role as Solutions Architect [2:18] The importance of security in the healthcare industry [4:26] Douglas explains Sectra One Cloud and why Sectra chose to partner with Microsoft [9:55] Douglas talks about Sectra's security framework and the multi-layered approach to delivering a secure cloud service [16:52] Sectra’s approach to the Shared Responsibility Model [19:07] Douglas emphasizes the importance of communication and transparency when working with customers [20:54] Douglas provides advice to healthcare organizations transitioning to enterprise imaging as a service in the cloud KEY TAKEAWAYS: Due to the sensitivity of patient data, the healthcare industry is a popular target for cybercriminals and cyberattacks. If data is compromised, the consequences can be severe. It is critical to have a secure enterprise imaging service to ensure the safety and security of data. Simply having secure software and cloud technology is insufficient to ensure a service's security. To achieve true security, a solid security framework, complete with appropriate policies and procedures, is also required. Effective communication and transparency between the healthcare organization and the imaging vendor are critical to avoiding mistakes and ensuring a smooth transition to SaaS in the cloud. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra One Cloud

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    13 Mar 2023

    Cloud: How a leading US academic medical center moved their imaging to the cloud

    Transitioning enterprise imaging to the cloud is top of mind in many healthcare organizations. With cloud adoption comes change, but with the right vendor, change also brings opportunity. How do you find the right vendor to trust and partner with? Bill Russell of This Week Health talks with Stacie Barnard of the University of Rochester Medical Center about choosing the right vendor and the importance of internal buy-in. Bill Russell, Managing Editor and Founder, This Week Health Stacie Barnard, Director, Enterprise Imaging Informatics & Integrated Clinical Systems, University of Rochester Medical Center IN THIS EPISODE: [01:08] Stacie explains her role at the University of Rochester, the scope of the medical center, and why the old technology they were using needed to be replaced [06:28] Stacie describes the process of selecting a new enterprise imaging vendor and the  “go-live” date [10:09] Stacie talks about the importance of redundancy and security when transitioning to the cloud [12:49] Selection of Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution and compliance with the governance process [17:47] Stacie explains the approach to making the on-premises-to-cloud transition as smooth as possible for the IT staff and end users [20:47] Stacie offers advice to other healthcare organizations looking to move their imaging to the cloud KEY TAKEAWAYS: It is easier to convert the users of an old system to new technology when they can see how that technology will positively impact their daily work. When moving imaging to the cloud, it is critical to partner with a vendor you can trust, as well as one that is innovative and constantly evolving their offering. Cloud is new to many healthcare organizations. Look for a vendor who has expertise and years of experience delivering software as a service. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

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    13 Oct 2022

    Radiology imaging: 5 ways AI can elevate your work

    What are the most recent trends in radiology imaging? What impact does AI have on workflow efficiency? Steve Holloway, Company Director & Principal Analyst at Signify Research, Nynke Breimer, Global Product Manager, AI Radiology at Sectra, and Dr. Benjamin Fine, Radiologist and Clinician Scientist at Trillium Health Partners discuss key trends, and the role AI plays in improving clinical workflows. Steve Holloway, Company Director & Principal Analyst, Signify Research Nynke Breimer, Global Product Manager, Amplifier Service and Radiology AI, Sectra Dr. Benjamin Fine, Radiologist & Clinician Scientist, AI Deployment and Evaluation Lab, Trillium Health Partners IN THIS EPISODE: [02:18] Experiences with workflow and integration within imaging informatics [05:41] What resonates with customers and makes a difference in end-to-end workflow [09:11] What is working well with the rollout of AI [15:06] The aspect of governance and challenges of integration [19:54] Considerations with the future of AI [24:46] Strategies to consider with enterprise imaging and AI KEY TAKEAWAYS: It is important that the end users trust what they see or adoption and integration will be difficult. The ability to cross-communicate between departments using AI technology has the potential to enhance collaboration and increase quality of care. Because of their experience with digitization and absorbing data from numerous sources, radiologists' roles are expected to evolve as AI is incorporated in clinical practice. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

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    13 Oct 2022

    Radiology imaging: Customer-centric development—What’s in it for you?

    “Made for you” is at the heart of everything Sectra does, especially when it comes to developing software that improves our customers’ working lives. Traci DeForge hosts a discussion about the importance of customer-centric software development with Sectra's Fredrik Hall, Head of Product Applications, and Olof Göranson, Senior User Experience Designer. Traci DeForge, Founder and CEO, Produce Your Podcast Fredrik Häll, Head of Product Applications, Sectra Olof Göranson, Senior User Experience Designer, Sectra IN THIS EPISODE: [00:56] Fredrik and Olof give background info on themselves and Sectra [02:51] How Sectra defines customer centricity [06:36] Customer engagement drives strategic and long-term improvements [11:05] The process for setting priorities and choosing what to focus on [14:04] How they measure if they are making an impact [18:28] Olof shares a customer story KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sectra is genuinely focused on its customers. Everyone engages with customers in a personal way and gets feedback to make the products better. The numbers and data are important but it’s equally important to do customer visits to experience what drives those numbers. Getting feedback and testing while designing is just as important as feedback and checking after the release. With check-ins throughout the process, it can save time and drive the process as needed. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

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    13 Oct 2022

    Radiology imaging: Transitioning to brilliant workflows boosts productivity by 30%

    What is essential to keep up with rising imaging volumes in radiology? Amy Thompson of Signify Research leads a discussion with radiologists from the University of Michigan, the NHS Foundation Trust, and Maastricht University Medical Center about the importance of a tailored radiology solution to avoid bottlenecks throughout the day. Amy Thompson, Senior Market Analyst, Signify Research Dr. Jessica Fried, Abdominal Radiologist and Imaging Informaticist, University of Michigan Dr. Mark Griffiths, Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust Dr. Martijn Nobel, Radiologist, Medical Information Officer, Maastricht University Medical Center IN THIS EPISODE: [01:59] The current state of radiology [07:16] How subspecialization has evolved as a result of technological advancement, which has resulted in increased workload [12:06] Allocation and workflow orchestration [21:32] Sharing information with other interfaces and third-party apps [24:00] The impact on software being customized and personalized as opposed to having to adapt [27:53] The definition of brilliant workflows for each of the doctors KEY TAKEAWAYS: The amount of imaging and technology has greatly increased which has upped the workload for radiologists, but the expectation and time requirements have stayed the same. AI is both exciting and a little scary to most in the medical imaging field. There is always some concern about whether it will replace radiologists' jobs, but its potential to help is incredible and can maximize productivity. Customization on top of standardization is key when creating technology for radiologists. They have different preferences in how they interpret images and how they work best. RESOURCE LINKS Sectra website (https://medical.sectra.com/)

Who has been a guest on Sectra: Let's Talk Enterprise Imaging

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• Dr Anna Bodén
• Torbjörn Kronander
• Anne Vincent-Salomon
• Dr Mustafa Yousif
• Elin Kindberg

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