Compliance Considerations in Digital Pathology

Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

McDonald Hopkins Event

With the advancement of technology, digital pathology can create opportunities to reduce overhead and increase efficiencies, as well as potentially lead to faster diagnosis. However, digital arrangements must be structured compliantly or practices may take on increased risk. For that reason, it is important for pathology groups to have a plan or structure in place for this rapidly evolving area of practice.

In this webinar presented by the McDonald Hopkins national Healthcare Practice Group, attorneys Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson will be joined by guest speaker Patrick Walsh, Managing Director at Ziegler, to discuss the digitization of the practice of pathology, to discuss the compliance considerations associated with common digital pathology models and provide recommendations for minimizing risk when considering digital pathology.

Topics include:

Overview of digital pathology
How digital pathology can affect business and compliance
Regulatory framework considerations
Common digital pathology models

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Compliance Considerations in Digital Pathology

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