LG is shifting its focus from consumer electronics to the healthcare sector, positioning itself as a solutions provider rather than merely a display vendor. During an interview at the Radiological Society of North America‘s annual conference in Chicago, Jim Salamon, national sales leader for LG’s medical division, outlined the company’s commitment to enhancing clinical workflows.
While LG has long been known for its display systems that assist surgeons and radiologists, it is now expanding its product offerings to support a wider range of clinical operations. Salamon highlighted the introduction of lightweight laptops designed for mobile radiologists and nursing station units, emphasizing that these innovations are driven by clinical needs.
A key area of advancement has been in image quality. LG has transitioned from HD to 4K and now mini-LED technology, significantly improving the gamma and color ranges of its displays. This enhancement allows for more realistic visualizations, meeting the demand from clinicians for higher resolution images that more accurately reflect internal human anatomy.
As the demand for flexible workspaces continues to rise among radiologists, LG is responding with tailored solutions. Salamon noted, “Radiologists want to be multi-tasked. They want to read for one hospital and another hospital, and some of those hospitals don’t have the same PACs systems.” To address this, LG has developed workstations capable of accommodating multiple systems while utilizing a single diagnostic display. This design supports both mobility and remote reading, allowing radiologists to adapt to various work environments.
In the increasingly competitive digital health market, LG distinguishes itself through cost efficiency and integration capabilities. The company manufactures its own panels, resulting in cost savings for healthcare facilities that typically range from 20% to 30% compared to competitors. This is particularly valuable for large systems that frequently replace numerous workstations on rotation.
Additionally, LG’s commitment to being IT-agnostic means its products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing systems without imposing proprietary requirements. Salamon emphasized the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of clinicians, stating that LG will continue to explore new technologies to enhance patient care and clinical practice.
Among the innovations in development are new curved display monitors, which have been inspired by feedback from radiologists, and 3D imaging tools aimed at improving diagnostic precision. While the exact impact of these innovations on daily clinical workflows remains uncertain, Salamon is confident that staying attuned to clinician insights will lead to the development of impactful technologies.
As LG forges ahead in the healthcare sector, its focus on collaboration and adaptability may position the company as a significant player in the medical technology landscape.
