Episode 11, Get Involved to Get Ahead in Imaging Informatics, features John Paganini, MBA, President of Paguar Informatics Inc., a healthcare IT consulting firm providing services in AI, innovation development, system integration, strategic planning, marketing analysis, and product and project management. John serves on the Northern Ohio Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Board and co-chairs the Northern Ohio HIMSS AI Center of Excellence (AI COE), a collaborative initiative with over 100 committee members representing hospitals, universities, vendors, and community leaders. The mission of HIMSS AI COE is to establish Northeast Ohio as a national leader in AI-driven healthcare by fostering innovation, sharing best practices, and ensuring responsible, ethical AI integration that improves patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Vega Imaging Informatics President and CEO, Luke Bideaux, and John discuss the significance of volunteerism and networking in the healthcare and medical imaging industries, the establishment of HIMSS AI COE, and HIMSS’s role in advancing imaging informatics.

John discusses the formation of HIMSS AI COE and its mission to increase understanding of and advocate for the responsible, safe, and transparent use and implementation of AI in healthcare settings.

Stream the full episode here: https://youtu.be/73rI8ruC6Ow?si=ynM9PCJUkuZAkGho

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can get involved within such imaging informatics or healthcare committees as HIMSS, or learning more about how Vega can help advance your organizational goals, schedule a meeting with Vega’s Global Director of Sales, Al Kappel: https://calendly.com/alkappel

Attending #RSNA25? Visit Vega’s vendor booth in the AI Showcase, located in South Hall A (booth #5931) from November 30th – December 3rd to learn more about our three core divisions, including Vega Data, Vega Pro, and Vega Tech, specific product and service offerings, and how we can work together to support your organization’s specific needs. Schedule a meeting with Vega’s Global Director of Sales, Al Kappel, at #RSNA25: https://calendly.com/vega-rsna.