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Let’s Talk Tech

Neal S. Birnbaum, MD  |  Issue: October 2007  |  

It’s hard to imagine life today without a computer and even harder to believe that I started my practice thirty years ago before fax machines, cellular phones, laser printers, and high-speed color copiers. All too often I find myself struggling to understand and utilize some aspect of technology. Of course, I always know what to do – I call one of my daughters for help!

Dr. Birnbaum is president of ACR. Contact him via e-mail at [email protected].

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