2025 Merge User Conference

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk will be open to pick up your badge, and ask any questions you may have.

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome 
Ashish Sant, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Merge

Imaging Excellence: The Merge Client Success Journey
The Merge Client Success Organization supports imaging organizations like yours with dedicated teams and innovative enhancements, tailored directly to your experiences and feedback.  In this session, you’ll hear updates on the new features and benefits being offered by Merge Client Success and come away with a better understanding of how to take advantage of them to make sure you’re getting the most out of your Merge investments.  

Presented by Terry Ronan, VP,  Customer Success

Keynote Speaker 
Nina Kottler, M.D., Associate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical AI at Radiology Partners

Dr. Kottler is a practicing radiologist specializing in emergency imaging for over 20 years. Combining her clinical experience with a graduate degree in applied mathematics, she has been using technological innovation to drive value in radiology. In addition to being the first radiologist to join Radiology Partners and holding multiple leadership positions within her practice, Dr. Kottler is also an associate fellow at the Stanford AIMI Center and serves on committees for RSNA, ACR, RADeqal, and SIIM. 

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Networking Break

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Running a group practice in 2025:  What’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it 
This panel will feature a conversation among clinicians coming from three Merge customer organizations. They will be discussing some of the biggest challenges they face in their groups – including communications with referring physicians, insurance and reimbursement challenges, patient engagement, and teleradiology – and the technology and process solutions they’ve adopted to alleviate these concerns and run more productive practices. 

Physician Panel - Moderated by Dr. Raj Chopra, Merge Chief Medical Officer

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Cardiology**
*The Future is Bright:  Our Vision & Roadmap for Success
(this is a combined session for all tracks)"

In this session we'll share our forward-looking vision and detailed roadmap for the next year. Discover how we're investing in cloud technologies, pioneering new innovations, and shaping the future of our industry.

Radiology**
*The Future is Bright:  Our Vision & Roadmap for Success
(this is a combined session for all tracks)"

In this session we'll share our forward-looking vision and detailed roadmap for the next year. Discover how we're investing in cloud technologies, pioneering new innovations, and shaping the future of our industry.

Enterprise Imaging**
*The Future is Bright:  Our Vision & Roadmap for Success
(this is a combined session for all tracks)"

In this session we'll share our forward-looking vision and detailed roadmap for the next year. Discover how we're investing in cloud technologies, pioneering new innovations, and shaping the future of our industry.

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Transition Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cardiology**
*Merge Cardio and Merge Hemo Roadmap 

Please join us in the combined Merge Cardio and Merge Hemo roadmap to learn about the upcoming releases as well as the vision for cardiology.  

Radiology**
Navigating the Cloud Nebula

Feeling lost in the cloud? 'Navigating the Cloud Nebula' will provide clarity and direction. We'll explore the 'why' behind cloud adoption, and demonstrate how our company's expertise and flexible solutions can guide you through a seamless and personalized cloud transformation.

Enterprise Imaging**
The Converge of Imaging: Trends Shaping the Future

This session will delve into the key Enterprise Imaging trends shaping 2025, providing insights into emerging technologies and strategic shifts impacting healthcare.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch        

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cardiology**

Merge Cardio 12.5 Early Evaluation           
This session will discuss the early evaluation of Merge Cardio 12.5 with The Christ and how the customer feedback influenced the release.  

Presented by Roza Dinishenskaya, Product Analyst

Radiology**
*Roadmap Rendezvous: Merge PACS

Get a snapshot of our strategic roadmap and understand the key steps we're taking to achieve our objectives. We'll outline our priorities and provide insights into how we'll be delivering value to you. This session is an opportunity for you to provide valuable feedback and collaborate with us.

Enterprise Imaging**
Navigating the Cloud Nebula

Feeling lost in the cloud? 'Navigating the Cloud Nebula' will provide clarity and direction. We'll explore the 'why' behind cloud adoption, and demonstrate how our company's expertise and flexible solutions can guide you through a seamless and personalized cloud transformation.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Networking Break

Peer networking, product demos, and time with our partners

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cardiology**
Hemo 11.1 Update (Early Adopter) 
This session will discuss the early evaluation of Merge Hemo XX and how the early adopter customer feedback influenced the release.  

Presented by Greg Monroe, Product Analyst

Radiology**
*Taming the Workflow Beast: A guide to Workflow Orchestrator

Struggling with complex radiology workflows? 'Taming the Workflow Beast' provides a practical guide to workflow orchestration. Learn how to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and conquer the challenges of modern imaging departments.

Enterprise Imaging**
*POCUS on Success

Unlock the potential of POCUS! This session will provide practical insights into integrating POCUS workflows to capture lost revenue and streamline patient care.

4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Networking Break

Peer networking, product demos, and time with our partners

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Customer Appreciation Event