The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week that patient advocate Andy DeLaO is scheduled to deliver the Moreton Lecture at ACR 2016 in Washington, D.C.
DeLaO—also known online as @CancerGeek—is expected to discuss ways physicians can add value to a patient’s medical experience. DeLaO is the marketing manager in global molecular imaging and CT services for a significant healthcare firm. He has years of experience working to improve healthcare in the U.S. and is viewed as an influential voice within the industry.
Timothy L. Swan, MD, vice speaker of the American College of Radiology Council, said the lecture will help attendees adapt to the changing healthcare industry.
“During the Moreton Lecture, ACR 2016 attendees will gain practical tips to help them define the ideal patient experience, deliver value to the doctor-patient relationship and generate more time to spend with patients,” Swan said in a statement. “This lecture is another necessary resource to help shape the national health care shift and promote the vital role that radiology serves in valued-based, collaborative systems.”
The Moreton Lecture, named after Robert D. Moreton, MD, has taken place every year at ACR since 1993. Previous Moreton Lectures have been given by Sen. William Cohen, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, and many others.
ACR 2016 is May 15-19 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, is scheduled to give the keynote address.
Information about registration for ACR 2016 can be found on the ACR’s website.
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