Ultrasound First Forum
November 12, 2012 · Marriot Marquis Hotel · New York, NY
The forum convened to address the expanding role of ultrasound imaging as a "first" imaging examination and to encourage the use of ultrasound as a safe, effective, and affordable alternative to other diagnostic imaging modalities where scientific evidence supports its appropriateness. The forum brought together a broad range of stakeholders, including leading health care experts, representatives from more than 30 medical societies, insurers, the US Olympic Committee, patient advocacy groups, government agencies, industry, and others.
Forum Proceedings
Forum Participants · Forum Speakers
INTRODUCTION/ULTRASOUND FIRST
Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Beryl R. Benacerraf, MD
Steven R. Goldstein, MD
ABDOMINAL/RENAL IMAGING
Lynn A. Fordham, MD
Leslie M. Scoutt, MD
CRITICAL CARE
Christopher L. Moore, MD, RDMS, RDCS
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD
Joel Anthony Nations, MD
SAFETY
Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD
Brian S. Garra, MD
MUSCULOSKELETAL
Levon N. Nazarian, MD
Bill Moreau, DC, DACBSP
PANEL DISCUSSION
Martha Nolan, Norman Scarborough, MD, Richard A. Hoppmann, MD, Bruce R. Gilbert, MD, PhD, Moderator: Jay Smith, MD
Levon N. Nazarian, MD
BREAK OUT SESSIONS
Kevin S. Johnson, Nancy M. Cappello, PhD, Renee Cruea, MPA, Brian D. Coley, MD
Thomas G. Dehn, MD, Kevin McDermott, Daniel F. O'Keeffe, MD, EVP
Paul L. Mullen, Michael Blaivas, MD
Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD