In this episode of the BackTable Innovation Podcast, host Dr. Bryan Hartley interviews Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, founder and CEO of ProScan Imaging, co-founder of Medality (formerly MRI Online), and a pioneering radiologist in MRI technology. This is the second part of a two-episode series on ProScan.

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SYNPOSIS

The doctors discuss the growth and evolution of ProScan Imaging, including Dr. Pomeranz’a personal journey to becoming an entrepreneur, as well as business strategies that have led to ProScan’s success. Dr. Pomeranz describes the business’s unique physician-owned structure, which allows physicians to team up and directly invest in tangible assets of technology and real estate. Additionally, a core principle of ProScan’s business has been an emphasis on service excellence, which has been made possible by recruitment of hospitality leaders.

Overall, this episode highlights the importance of high-quality patient care, learning from other industries, and the significance of finding mentors and the right business model for aspiring physician entrepreneurs.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast04:58 - Service Excellence and Scaling Up12:09 - Technology Investment Opportunities for Physicians21:37 - Teaching within the Private Practice Sphere27:40 - Job Flexibility and Investment Opportunities Within ProScan35:14 - Advice for Early Stage Entrepreneurs38:19 - Future Endeavors for ProScan43:18 - Episode Summary and Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

BackTable Innovation Episode 75- ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1:https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/75/proscans-path-medical-expertise-to-business-success-part-1-with-dr-stephen-j-pomeranz

ProScan Imaging:https://proscan.com/

MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz:https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063

Medality:https://medality.com/