Last baseball season when the electronic strike zone idea was once again hotly debated, the striking similarities between the issues baseball and radiology face – accuracy, objectivity, efficiency – became glaringly obvious.
The idea of using technology to increase game consistency and accuracy is a controversial one. The same could be said of the use of automated technologies in radiology. Radiologists fear the introduction of automation and machine learning technologies could make their jobs extinct. However, striking the right balance between human intellect and technology advancements is key to a more successful future.
Whether you’re a physician or an umpire, machine intelligence can provide the information needed to make better, faster decisions. In his latest Forbes.com article, John Kelley, CEO of CereScan and notable tech industry leader, takes a deep dive into how together human and machine have the potential to change the world of healthcare, baseball and beyond.
What Radiology Tech Can Learn From Baseball’s Electronic Strike Zone Debate
Forbes.com
– Growing up in St. Louis — arguably the home of the best fanbase in baseball — I quickly became an avid student and player of America’s favorite pastime. Every guy I grew up with playing baseball enjoyed dissecting the technicalities of the game and all the moving parts that come together to form each and every play.
Take the pitcher and the hitter, for example. The matchup would seem to be a simple process of throwing a ball in different ways and having a hitter attempt to successfully make contact. In reality, there is a very complex set of non-verbal processes communicated to each player in the field before any pitch is thrown… Read the full article.
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