AI & Imaging
Midjourney’s ultrasound spa pitch draws imaging scrutiny
The generative AI firm says its Ultrasonic CT system will start with body-composition maps, while Butterfly disclosed a 5-year deal worth up to $74M.
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Clinical
MRgFUS trial reports Parkinson motor-complication gains
The prospective multicenter trial used Insightec’s Exablate Neuro system in 54 patients and reported a 66.8% motor-complication improvement after bilateral treatment.
Practice
IR workload narrows across U.S. radiologist workforce
A Medicare claims analysis found that fewer radiologists performed any IR-related work from 2008 to 2023, while higher-IR workloads became more concentrated.
Business
FluoroSpeed X1 ST adds dose reporting and positioning aids
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA’s latest R/F table configuration includes a 17-inch x 17-inch flat-panel detector, bariatric-capable table loading, wheelchair access, and ST workflow features.
Clinical
Hepatoscope adds FDA-cleared liver-fat quantification
E-Scopics said its Hepatoscope-Derived Fat Fraction combines ultrasound attenuation and backscattering coefficient measurements to estimate intrahepatic fat at the point of care.
Clinical
Resorbable microspheres show 12-month GAE pain gains
A Radiology study of 194 patients found sustained pain reduction and functional improvement after genicular artery embolization for osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
Practice
Breast biopsy needle shortage now extends into 2027
FDA now expects stereotactic breast biopsy needle supply disruption to continue through March 2027 and is advising providers to conserve available devices.
Practice
Virginia radiology group sues hospital partner
Virginia Medical Imaging is seeking at least $2.65M from Mary Washington Healthcare in a dispute over joint-venture governance, contract negotiations, and outpatient imaging operations.
Business
Emory shifts 1.3M annual imaging exams to Sectra cloud
The 11-hospital Georgia academic health system has moved its enterprise imaging IT infrastructure to Sectra’s fully managed cloud service under a 5-year agreement.
Business
AIRS Medical gets TA backing for MRI AI expansion
The strategic growth investment will support AIRS Medical’s international expansion and product development across SwiftMR and SwiftSight. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Clinical
Ambelvist adds lower-dose GBCA option for MRI
FDA approval covers gadoquatrane for detecting and visualizing lesions with abnormal vascularity in CNS and non-CNS body regions across adult and pediatric patients.
Business
Micro-X and Sydney build stationary lung CT test bench
The 18-month University of Sydney research program will use Micro-X NEX tubes to assess a miniaturized stationary CT concept for lung imaging applications.
Business
Niowave to supply Ac-225 for Ratio radiotherapy work
The agreement gives Ratio Therapeutics another cGMP Actinium-225 source for ongoing clinical trial activity and future targeted radiotherapeutic programs.
Practice
Nano-X faces investor suit over manufacturing disclosures
The proposed class action alleges Nano-X overstated demand and operational efficiency before reporting a $33.4M quarterly loss and a Korean facility impairment charge.
AI & Imaging
AI device recalls tied to clinical-evidence gaps
A JAMA Network Open cohort study found that 43 of 903 FDA-authorized AI-enabled medical devices were recalled, with missing clinical-study information linked to higher recall hazard.
Business
Leducq backs CAA imaging-biomarker network with $9M
Boston University and Radboudumc researchers will co-lead TRAFFIC, a 5-year effort combining brain imaging, molecular biomarkers, experimental models, and clinical data.
Practice
Women’s lung cancer bill moves to final text step
The Senate passed S. 1157 on June 8, but House and Senate lawmakers still need identical language before the legislation can go to the president.
Practice
Anthem members regain GSIA radiology access in California
The multiyear agreement restores in-network access to Golden State Imaging Associates’ diagnostic and interventional radiology services, effective June 1, 2026.
AI & Imaging
Crescom begins pediatric MSK AI validation at MGH
Mass General Brigham radiologists will evaluate 3 MediAI tools for bone age, full lower-limb measurement, and scoliosis severity against clinical interpretations.
AI & Imaging
SubtleHD-CT adds FDA-cleared option for CT enhancement
The clearance covers AI/ML software for processing and enhancing CT images regardless of scanner manufacturer or model, according to FDA records.
Practice
UPC ruling restricts Siemens mammography system sales
The Unified Patent Court found that Siemens Healthineers’ Mammomat B.brilliant infringed Hologic’s European patent covering focal-spot technology for mammography and tomosynthesis.
Practice
Siemens Healthineers leads ARPA-H device-security project
The $6.9M SHIELD project will use AI and simulation tools to help hospitals prioritize security upgrades for connected medical equipment.
Business
Konica Minolta Exa gains Silverback DICOM routing
Exa Gateway and Exa DICOM Engine, powered by DataFirst’s Silverback platform, are now available for Exa PACS/RIS and Exa Teleradiology customers.
Business
Lawson installs Canada’s first Biograph One PET/MRI
The $8M Siemens Healthineers system will support research into cancer, stroke, neurological disorders, chronic pain, musculoskeletal injury, and mental health conditions.
Business
SNMMI funds PET research for infection imaging
The 2026 Alavi Mars Shot awards will support 5 projects using PET and related molecular imaging approaches for infection and inflammatory disease research.
AI & Imaging
HOPPR seeks new Catalyst projects for imaging AI
The program gives selected participants access to HOPPR AI Foundry resources, including foundation models, curated datasets, fine-tuning tools, compute credits, and training.
Clinical
Pentixafor PET/CT program moves into U.S. phase 3
FDA clearance of the IND allows Pentixapharm to start the PANDA study of Ga-68 pentixafor for treatment-resistant hypertension with underlying primary aldosteronism.
AI & Imaging
KA Imaging wins INOVAIT support for spectral X-ray AI
The $150,000 Pilot Fund award will support development of an AI triage tool using Reveal 35C spectral X-ray data, with a demonstration expected in 2027.
Practice
Medicare coverage opens CT-based osteoporosis pathway
BCT codes 0555T-0558T are being covered as a Bone Mass Measurement benefit, with O.N. Diagnostics pointing to October 5, 2026, implementation and retroactive coverage to January 1, 2024.
AI & Imaging
Philips report frames AI as part of clinical teams
The 2026 Future Health Index found that AI is saving clinician time, supporting medical-error prevention, and entering workflows where human oversight remains central.
AI & Imaging
DeepHealth Reporting Pro enters commercial deployment
The platform combines speech recognition, AI-generated findings and impressions, quality assurance, and structured reporting for high-volume radiology environments.
Business
RadioMedix gains FDA approval for Ga-68 PSMA-11
The ANDA approval covers gallium Ga 68 gozetotide injection for PET imaging in prostate cancer, alongside FDA inspection of RadioMedix’s SPICA Center.
Business
GammaTile funding follows phase 3 brain-metastasis data
The $100M Series E round will support commercial and operational expansion of GammaTile and continued enrollment in the BRIDGES trial for newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
AI & Imaging
CARPL and Enlitic connect data prep to AI validation
The partnership brings Enlitic’s Ensight platform into CARPL’s enterprise environment to help imaging organizations structure and normalize datasets before AI evaluation.
Practice
GE Allia recall centers on service electrical-shock risk
FDA records list 5 Class 2 recalls for GE HealthCare Allia angiographic X-ray systems equipped with Gaia generators and affected electrical cabling.
Business
RadNet adds $250M debt capacity for imaging-network growth
The incremental term loan will fund acquisitions, organic expansion, health-system partnerships, and other corporate uses, with maturity aligned to RadNet’s existing 2031 term-loan date.
Practice
Physician groups push Medicare office-based care bill
The coalition includes SIR and ACRO and is backing H.R. 7863, which would create a Medicare payment pathway for certain office-based procedures with high supply costs.
Clinical
EQUIP study reports 2.5-minute total-body PET/CT
The 25-patient oncology comparison found an 83% acquisition-time reduction and higher reader scores for image quality on a 128-cm long-axial field-of-view PET/CT system.
Clinical
Stanford delivers first S250-FIT proton treatment
Mevion said the treatment was delivered inside an existing conventional radiation therapy vault using its S250-FIT system with Leo Cancer Care’s Marie platform.
Practice
Pennsylvania imaging licensure bill moves to Rules
House Bill 2173 would establish licensure requirements for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees.
Business
Pentax and Fujifilm extend EUS equipment supply deal
The renewed agreement covers Fujifilm ARIETTA ultrasound scanners used with Pentax Medical EUS-J10 and EB-J10 echoendoscopes and the INSPIRA video processor.
AI & Imaging
GEHC clearance adds PCCP route for contouring AI
MIM Contour ProtégéAI+ 2.0 adds MR brain and updated CT male pelvis models, with an FDA-cleared change plan for future model updates.
Business
Philips alliance spans WellSpan imaging network
The 7-year agreement names Philips as WellSpan’s preferred vendor across CT, MR, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and image-guided therapy.
Practice
ASTRO taps Virginia site for RPT training program
Virginia Cancer Specialists is one of the first 2 U.S. authorized user training centers for radiation oncologists seeking supervised radiopharmaceutical therapy experience.
Practice
ACR criteria update adds pediatric, sarcopenia topics
The latest ACR Appropriateness Criteria update adds 8 new topics and revises 8 existing ones across diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology guidance.
Business
QT acoustic breast CT gains Saudi market access
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority clearance allows QT Imaging’s Breast Acoustic CT scanner to be marketed, sold, and deployed through Gulf Medical.
Practice
Konica Minolta adds DR analytics dashboards
The AeroRemote Insights update adds productivity, clinical dose, and system health dashboards for digital radiography systems and wireless flat panel detectors.
Practice
Utah names Stanford AI leader radiology chair
David B. Larson, MD, MBA, will become chair of the University of Utah Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences on September 14, 2026.
Clinical
7T MRI study links sleep patterns to glutamate levels
An Auburn University graduate student underwent 104 MRI scans over 18 months while wearing a sleep-tracking ring to study next-day brain chemistry.
Practice
MSK suit targets GEHC PET/CT motion software
The Delaware complaint alleges that GE HealthCare MotionFree-equipped PET/CT scanners infringe MSK patents covering image-based respiratory motion correction.
Business
RadNet eyes $200M debt raise for imaging expansion
The proposed incremental term loan would support acquisitions, organic expansion, health system partnerships, and general corporate purposes.
Business
Tolmar deal sets U.S. path for Alpha DaRT in prostate cancer
The agreement gives Tolmar exclusive U.S. commercialization rights for Alpha DaRT in prostate cancer and includes upfront funding, manufacturing support, and milestone payments.
Business
Kain backs RadX outpatient imaging expansion
RadX operates 26 independent outpatient radiology centers across Florida, Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.
AI & Imaging
Clarius Ejection Fraction AI gains FDA clearance
The software is integrated into the Clarius Ultrasound App and is intended for semi-automatic LVEF measurement in adult patients using compatible Clarius scanners.
AI & Imaging
Elastography anchors Mindray Hepatus GI ultrasound line
Mindray’s expanded Hepatus-Series pairs Visualized Transient Elastography with diagnostic ultrasound across a full gastroenterology platform and a focused liver-scanning system.
AI & Imaging
Pulmera CBeam gains FDA clearance for intraoperative 3D imaging
Pulmera’s platform attaches to conventional 2D surgical C-arms and reconstructs rotational X-ray images into 3D datasets for intraoperative visualization.
AI & Imaging
AWS Marketplace gives HOPPR AI Foundry a procurement route
HOPPR AI Foundry is now listed in AWS Marketplace, allowing U.S. customers to use existing AWS procurement and billing structures for the medical imaging AI development platform.
Business
Telix, United Imaging explore U.S. theranostics research
Telix and United Imaging Healthcare North America will evaluate a U.S. research collaboration focused on scanner, software, AI, and radiopharmaceutical workflow integration.
AI & Imaging
Philips Elevate Plus gains FDA clearance for ultrasound AI
Elevate Plus for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti includes Auto Measure Abdomen, Koios decision-support integration, and image-quality tools for general imaging ultrasound.
Business
Subtle Medical raises $33M for AI imaging expansion
The Series C-backed growth capital brings Subtle Medical’s total funding to $86M as the company scales its vendor-neutral AI imaging platform across MRI, PET, and CT.
Practice
IAEA project targets terbium theranostics supply gaps
The coordinated research project will support standardized production protocols, technical expertise, and access to terbium radioisotopes for imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy.
Business
PDX models move into radiopharma preclinical testing
Perceptive Discovery and Certis Oncology will combine patient-derived xenograft tumor models with radiochemistry, imaging, pharmacology, and quantitative analysis capabilities.
Practice
FDA cites ZOLL over MRI ventilator labeling gaps
The agency said ZOLL did not adequately validate labeling for 731 Series MRI-compatible ventilators intended for use with 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners.
AI & Imaging
French mammography study tests AI second-read triage
The Radiology: Artificial Intelligence study found that excluding AI-low-risk mammograms from second reading could reduce workload by about 77%, with 1 cancer detected in the AI-low group.
Clinical
Aura 10 case links specimen PET/CT with tumor mapping
A Head & Neck case report from Vanderbilt described intraoperative PET/CT specimen imaging after resection in recurrent oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Practice
IMGs make up 24% of U.S. diagnostic radiologists
An Academic Radiology study found that international medical graduates represented 6,270 of 26,040 Medicare-billing diagnostic radiologists from 2017 to 2021.
Business
HSS deal gives Lumexa ninth outpatient imaging venture
The partnership expands Lumexa Imaging’s New York presence and is expected to support future outpatient imaging locations across the city’s metro area.
Clinical
GLP-1 breast cancer signal emerges in Penn cohort
The retrospective study of more than 110,000 women found lower breast cancer incidence among GLP-1 users, but researchers said the data do not prove causation.
Practice
Quantitative PET pioneer receives SNMMI basic science award
Richard E. Carson, PhD, of Yale University, received SNMMI’s 2026 Paul C. Aebersold Award for contributions to PET reconstruction, kinetic modeling, and brain PET instrumentation.
Business
contextflow deal gives 4DMedical a European lung CT base
The binding agreement would add a Vienna-based team, a CE-marked chest CT product suite, German reimbursement contracts, and a route for CT expansion in Europe.
Business
Heritage gives ACP mobile imaging platform
Align Capital Partners acquired the Boise-based mobile imaging provider, which serves hospitals and healthcare facilities across 14 states.
Practice
Radiology PA group moves toward AAPA specialty seat
Physician Associates in Radiology says its official launch is set for July 1, following AAPA recognition that moves the group beyond special-interest status.
Practice
Lancet commission flags 16M diagnostic workforce gap
The cancer workforce report projects a near-100M global staffing shortfall by 2050, with radiology and pathology among the largest diagnostic pressure points.
Practice
California poisoning case involving radiologist dismissed
An Orange County judge dismissed the indictment against dermatologist Yue “Emily” Yu, while prosecutors said they planned to refile the case.
Business
uMI Panvivo Mobile joins United Imaging PET lineup
United Imaging used SNMMI 2026 to show new PET/CT and PET/MR systems, including uMI Panvivo Mobile, uMI Panorama GS, and uPMR Zenith.
Practice
Final NSA rule widens radiology IDR batching
Federal agencies finalized changes to the No Surprises Act IDR process, including a lower $15 administrative fee, payer coding requirements, and expanded batching rules.
Practice
SIR enters ROOT Act debate on imaging AUC
The society joined ACR in backing legislation to restart AUC consultation for advanced imaging orders, while ASNC has urged opposition.
Practice
Physician groups pair IDR praise with enforcement warning
ACR, ASA, and ACEP said the final No Surprises Act IDR rule improves transparency and access, but warned that insurer compliance will determine whether the changes work.
AI & Imaging
MIM KineticID awaits FDA review for dynamic PET
GE HealthCare said the kinetic-modeling software is designed for 4D visualization, Patlak analysis, curve fitting, and tracer-behavior assessment across PET systems.
AI & Imaging
GE 3T scanner anchors UC imaging R&D center
The University of Cincinnati opened the Imaging Research & Development Center with UC Health, Cincinnati Children’s, GE HealthCare, and JobsOhio.
Business
Idaho Falls site added to RTX-2358 manufacturing plan
PharmaLogic will expand production capacity for Ratio Therapeutics’ Ac-225 RTX-2358 as the FAP-targeted radiopharmaceutical moves through ATLAS clinical testing.
Business
Ilumira authorization opens EU route for SHINE Lu-177
The EMA-authorized radiopharmaceutical precursor is produced at SHINE’s Cassiopeia facility in Wisconsin for use in radiolabelling carrier medicines.
AI & Imaging
Response modeling enters AstraZeneca PSMA research
Nucs AI will adapt and validate image-based AI models for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer research involving PSMA-targeted radioconjugates.
Business
Virginia theranostics program takes shape with Sentara-BAMF
The joint venture is intended to combine radiopharmaceutical production, molecular imaging, molecular therapy, and clinical trials in a vertically integrated model.
Business
Lead-212 supply pact links Eckert & Ziegler, Thor Medical
hor Medical will initially supply Pb-212 to Eckert & Ziegler for preclinical R&D, while the companies explore broader isotope-production and radiopharmaceutical-manufacturing integration.
Business
Aidoc creates growth post for enterprise AI push
Christopher Young will lead global expansion, partnerships, and enterprise growth after prior healthcare technology roles at BCG and Ascension.
Business
Everlight shifts global teleradiology stack to RadOS
The 5-year agreement will put Sirona Medical’s cloud-native platform across Everlight’s operations in 6 markets, covering PACS, reporting, worklist, archive, and AI workflows.
AI & Imaging
NewVue folds reporting into Radiologist Cockpit
The update puts clinical context, EHR data retrieval, generative dictation, and critical-result routing inside one interpretation workspace.
AI & Imaging
Hermia dosimetry update enters Canadian market
Health Canada approval covers Hermia SIRT and Hermia Lung Lobe Quantification, extending clinical use of the molecular imaging platform in Canada.
Business
HCA’s CHCP deal includes imaging CE provider MTMI
HCA Healthcare agreed to acquire CHCP, a Texas allied-health education provider that owns MTMI and offers programs in sonography, radiologic technology, and medical coding.
AI & Imaging
Disney themes enter Philips pediatric MRI rooms
Philips said Disney content is being incorporated into Ambient Experience for MRI across 87 countries, with study data showing lower stress and fewer scan pauses in younger children.
Clinical
RCC review links CT and MRI to overdiagnosis risk
International Urology and Nephrology review says rising renal cancer incidence with stable mortality may reflect increased incidental detection of small renal masses.
Clinical
Amyloid PET positivity differs across dementia groups
A Vanderbilt-led study of 5,757 Medicare beneficiaries found lower amyloid PET positivity odds among Black and Hispanic patients with cognitive impairment.
Clinical
ARC-166 PET agent guides first ARC-706 patient dose
Archeus has started a phase I study pairing the Y-86 ARC-166 diagnostic agent with Y-90 ARC-706 therapy in metastatic cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.
AI & Imaging
SubtleHD-PET clearance targets low-count PET scans
Subtle Medical said the software can enhance PET images from accelerated acquisitions and supports PET/CT and PET/MR systems across FDA-approved radiotracers.
Business
CBCT perfusion collaboration targets stroke angio suite
Siemens Healthineers and Cercare Medical are pairing Syngo DynaCT Multiphase with Neurosuite to support perfusion imaging during acute stroke interventions.
Practice
CT interpretation at issue in Maine malpractice suit
The complaint says Jeffrey Robinson was discharged after a 2023 emergency CT, then later diagnosed with a spinal epidural abscess and gastro-esophageal cancer; defendants have denied the allegations.
Clinical
UPatch monitors fetal blood flow for up to 6 hours
A Nature Biotechnology study tested the abdomen-worn device against handheld ultrasound in 62 pregnancies and used continuous monitoring in 52 pregnant women.
AI & Imaging
AI-savvy trainees show mixed signals on radiology careers
A Canadian survey found that trainees with stronger AI knowledge were more likely to consider radiology, but also more likely to report discouragement tied to AI uncertainty.
Practice
RCR puts 2025 NHS teleradiology bill at £241M
Preliminary RCR census data show the UK spent £362M on short-term radiology fixes in 2025, including £241M on outsourced scan reporting.
Clinical
Microtia repair series tests rib-site cryoablation
Lurie Children’s reported early use of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve cryoablation to reduce pain after rib-cartilage harvest for natural ear reconstruction.
Business
RC Capital backs Captive’s PET-CT expansion
Captive Radiology said the investment will help scale turnkey imaging programs as demand grows for PET-CT, MRI, and theranostics-related services.
Practice
Contrast reaction CE series heads to ASRT Store
ASRT and Tether Supervision are developing a scenario-based course on reaction classification, rapid patient evaluation, ABC stabilization, and emergency communication.
Business
Pathology support broadens MedDream viewer scope
Version 8.9.0 is scheduled for June 2026 through aycan and will add support for pathology workflows and saving reconstructed MPR viewports as new study series.
Business
DOSIsoft unit gives PLANET a theranostics focus
DOSIsoft Theranostics will operate within the DOSIsoft group, with its own partnerships and investment strategy centered on PLANET software.
Business
Vault-ready proton system headed to Tam Anh
Mevion said the S250-FIT installation would be Vietnam’s first proton therapy system, with operation expected as early as late 2027 at Tam Anh’s Phu My Hung facility.
Business
I-MED sale gives Jardines 215-clinic radiology network
Jardine Matheson will acquire 100% of I-MED Radiology Network in a deal valued at A$3.4B, including I-MED’s minority stake in Harrison.ai.
Practice
5-day radiology elective lifts pre-residency skills
An Academic Radiology study found that a short virtual bootcamp improved fourth-year medical students’ radiology knowledge and confidence before internship.
AI & Imaging
UTA grant work sharpens deep-tissue vascular imaging
NIH-funded research led by Baohong Yuan is developing super-resolution tomographic imaging for clearer visualization of biological structures several centimeters below the skin.
Practice
Mt. Baker breach settlement sets $3.3M patient fund
The proposed settlement covers a January 2025 ransomware incident involving Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists, with claims due by August 19, 2026.
Practice
Richmond radiology practice reports 266K-record breach
Radiology Associates of Richmond said an unauthorized actor accessed its network in July 2025, with notification letters sent to affected individuals starting May 21, 2026.
Practice
ACR presses Congress on Medicare payment floor
Dana Smetherman told a House health panel that Medicare physician payment needs a more predictable structure, while also urging action on the ROOT Act.
Practice
Greenbrier mammography shutdown draws third lawsuit
The latest proposed class action follows an FDA-ordered halt to mammography at The Greenbrier Clinic after concerns over exams performed between October 2023 and February 2026.
Business
Expected Russell addition puts Hyperfine in small-cap benchmarks
FTSE Russell’s preliminary June reconstitution list includes Hyperfine, with index changes set to take effect after U.S. markets close on June 26.
Business
Curium approach puts Lantheus deal value near $7B
Lantheus is weighing a potential sale after an approach from Curium Pharma, while company filings show recent Pylarify pressure and pending PET regulatory milestones.
Business
GE HealthCare to distribute NordicNeuroLab fMRI tools
The agreement covers nordicMEDiVA, nordicAktiva, selected MRI hardware, and patient comfort products across authorized global markets.
Business
Hancock PET/CT campaign gets $1M memorial gift
Carole Bloodgood’s donation will help Hancock Health Foundation fund a permanent on-site PET/CT scanner as demand has risen 60% over 3 years.
Practice
Lumexa Imaging reports vendor-related data incident
A vendor incident may have exposed patient identifiers, insurance information, diagnoses, visit dates, and other radiology-related health information tied to Lumexa-affiliated practices.
Practice
ROOT Act reopens fight over imaging AUC mandate
ACR is urging Congress to revive Medicare AUC consultation through clinical decision support, while ASNC argues the bill would add reporting burden and limit cardiology-developed criteria.
AI & Imaging
SimonMed highlights role in large global X-ray AI study
The study analyzed 258,373 X-rays from 100 medical centers across 26 countries and evaluated the Rayvolve AI Suite across trauma, chest, measurement, and bone age use cases.
Practice
MOC-linked radiation oncology care associated with lower Medicare costs
A retrospective Medicare Part B analysis found that radiation oncologists voluntarily participating in ABR maintenance of certification used more advanced techniques and had 10.31% lower Medicare costs per treatment course.
Practice
MARCA bill revives Medicare hospital claims for radiologist assistants
The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act would allow radiologists to submit Medicare claims for nondiagnostic services performed by radiologist assistants under direct supervision in hospital and office settings.
Practice
House committee advances Medicare physician payment reform bill
The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 would limit annual Medicare conversion-factor changes to ±2.5% and raise the budget-neutrality threshold.
Business
Niowave Lansing site to scale Ac-225 supply by 2028
The Lansing, MI, site will house superconducting linear accelerators and radiochemistry systems to support scalable actinium-225 production, with completion expected in 2028.
Business
30-year GE-UW tie expands into CT and theranostics research
The collaboration will focus on CT and molecular imaging technologies for cardiology, oncology, and theranostics workflows at UW Medicine Radiology facilities in Seattle.
AI & Imaging
Former RadNet CTO joins Neurophet as scientific advisor
The neuroradiologist and former RadNet CTO will advise the neuroimaging AI company as it seeks to strengthen clinical validation and U.S. market expansion.
Business
Recall issues and isotope shortages weigh on Radnostix Q1 revenue
The radioisotope-focused company reported $2.38M in Q1 revenue, citing recall impacts, isotope shortages, and Cobalt-60 hot cell downtime.
AI & Imaging
CMR-CLIP AI model interprets cardiac MRI scans with high accuracy
The model was trained on more than 13,000 cardiac MRI studies and linked moving heart images with clinical radiology reports, according to the research team.
AI & Imaging
Flywheel-AWS link creates governed imaging layer for trials
The integration combines AWS HealthImaging’s cloud-based DICOM storage with Flywheel’s imaging data orchestration tools for clinical trials, research, and AI development.
Practice
International Focused Ultrasound Society launches
The new society will focus on clinical adoption, training, credentialing, coding, billing, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, and industry partnerships.
Conferences
COMPETE dosimetry poster lands at SNMMI 2026
ITM will present single-time-point dosimetry data for Lu-177 edotreotide from the phase 3 COMPETE trial at the SNMMI annual meeting in Los Angeles.
Conferences
AdvaHealth to present cloud-native imaging platform at SIIM 2026
The company will present AdvaPACS, AdvaPACS Worklist, and AdvaView at SIIM 2026, while introducing its Value-Based Imaging commercial framework.
Clinical
Pediatric ED imaging gaps persist by race and insurance status
A cohort study of 857,034 pediatric ED visits found that stronger hospital pediatric capability was not associated with narrower imaging-use differences by race, ethnicity, or insurance status.
Practice
AMA issues patient guidance on safe healthcare chatbot use
AMA released patient-facing prompts and cautions for health AI chatbot use, saying AI should supplement, not replace, physician expertise.
Practice
RANT projects $51M in No Surprises Act admin costs
Radiology Associates of North Texas said current batching rules and unpaid IDR awards could create more than $51M in avoidable administrative costs.
AI & Imaging
Free HelloAI training targets practical healthcare AI adoption
The company is making the HelloAI Professional track available at no cost, adding more than 20 hours of on-demand healthcare AI education.
AI & Imaging
Siemens links coronary CT planning to cath-lab PCI guidance
The system combines Syngo.CT Coronary Cockpit and Syngo PCI Connect to transfer preprocessed coronary CT angiography data into the cath lab.
Practice
ACR issues guidance for breast biopsy needle shortage
The guidance offers triage, conservation, inventory, case-prioritization, and patient-communication strategies for practices affected by the stereotactic breast biopsy needle shortage.
AI & Imaging
AZmed gets FDA clearance for expanded AZtrauma scope
The clearance expands AZtrauma beyond fracture detection to include joint effusions and dislocations on X-rays in adults and children ages 2 years and older.
Practice
Philips cooling-hose issue reaches FDA recall list
FDA records list Class 2 recalls for Azurion, Allura, and Integris-Allura systems tied to possible degradation of CU3101 X-ray tube-cooling-unit hoses.
Practice
USC names Joshua Hirsch chair of radiology
Hirsch joins Keck School of Medicine of USC from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, bringing experience in neurointervention, health policy, quality, and clinical operations.
Clinical
Chest X-ray AI study exposes lung cancer detection gaps
A head-to-head study of 7 commercial AI devices found sensitivity ranged from 20.8% to 77.8% for lung cancer detection on chest X-rays.
Clinical
MRI radiomics score flags aggressive colorectal cancer subtype
The multicenter study found an MRI-based machine-learning radiomics score predicted CMS4 colorectal cancer and stratified recurrent metastasis risk.
Practice
Saphier nomination leaves surgeon general duties with HHS deputy
Stephanie Haridopolos will assume some surgeon general duties while radiologist Nicole Saphier awaits Senate confirmation.
Practice
Budget-neutrality bill draws radiology group support
ACR, SIR, ASNR, and other physician groups urged Congress to pass H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act.
Practice
DOE, NIST recover Ra-226 for isotope supply
The recovered radium-226 came from obsolete materials stored as radiological waste at NIST facilities and will support medical radioisotope production.
Clinical
Contrast tied to higher AKI risk in neonatal ICU study
The retrospective study found higher acute kidney injury rates in neonates exposed to iodinated contrast media, although most cases were stage 1.
Business
Ephemeral to build AI data platform for Plus CNS oncology programs
The companies will develop an AI platform to integrate therapeutic, diagnostic, and bioinformatics data across Plus Therapeutics’ CNS oncology programs.
AI & Imaging
HOPPR breast imaging model converts 2D mammograms into text
The HOPPR EB 2D Mammo Narrative Model generates structured narrative output from 2D mammography images for breast imaging workflow applications.
Practice
Diagnostic Orders Direct launches imaging-order service
The direct-to-consumer telehealth service offers virtual consultations for imaging, EKG, lab, and referral requests across more than 30 states.
Practice
NRC proposal could ease radiopharmacy and PET licensing rules
The proposed rule would revise decommissioning financial assurance, radioactive microsphere distribution, and PET radionuclide consortium requirements.
AI & Imaging
DeepHealth secures AI clearances for neuro, prostate tools
The regulatory milestones cover Neuro Suite Brain Health and Brain Age, LumbarMR, and Prostate AI within DeepHealth’s clinical AI portfolio.
AI & Imaging
Philips SmartIQ aims to cut coronary imaging radiation dose
The coronary imaging technology adds an ultra-low-dose protocol for Philips’ Azurion image-guided therapy platform and is available in Europe and selected markets.
Business
Fujifilm balloon-free EBUS scope targets pulmonary setup time
The EB-710US Ultrasound Bronchoscope is designed for pulmonary procedures and will be demonstrated at the American Thoracic Society Conference.
Business
ACIST Pro brings contrast tracking upgrade to U.S. cath labs
The Bracco company received U.S. clearance and launched ACIST Pro, a variable-rate contrast management system for image-guided cardiovascular procedures.
Practice
Couple sues radiologist over alleged missed stroke sign
The lawsuit alleges a radiologist failed to report a CTA finding hours before the patient suffered a stroke.
AI & Imaging
Azra AI, RevealDx partner on lung nodule AI
Azra AI will integrate RevealAI-Lung into its incidental findings and oncology workflow platform.
Practice
Gaza medical sources report major imaging equipment losses
Medical sources in Gaza said 76% of imaging equipment has been lost, with MRI services halted and only 5 of 18 CT scanners operational.
Practice
ASTRO-ESTRO pact moves radiation oncology guidelines toward joint authorship
The societies signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop most future clinical practice guidelines for radiation oncology.
Practice
Families report financial strain from pediatric imaging
A survey of 399 caregivers found 49% had high financial toxicity, and families with high burden were more likely to delay or skip recommended imaging because of cost.
Clinical
Quantum BioPharma reports early PET tracer signal in MS study
The ongoing MGH study is evaluating [18F]3F4AP PET imaging for demyelinated neurons with intact axons in patients with multiple sclerosis.
AI & Imaging
Accuro XV clearance gives Rivanna path into MSK ultrasound
Rivanna received FDA 510(k) clearance for Accuro XV, a diagnostic ultrasound system for musculoskeletal imaging. The company is also developing AI tools for bone visualization and fracture detection.
Practice
SimonMed launches Shield Program for whole-body MRI
The permanent initiative gives military personnel, veterans, and first responders 20% off SimonMed Longevity whole-body MRI screening.
Business
Braid Health launches $199 radiology second-opinion service
Patients can upload MRI, CT, X-ray, or ultrasound files and receive a written second opinion from a board-certified U.S. radiologist.
Clinical
PSA screening review finds fewer deaths, more diagnoses
The updated review found PSA screening likely reduces prostate cancer deaths, but evidence remains unclear for newer screening strategies combining PSA, kallikrein testing, and MRI.
Practice
Sonography standards draft puts CEUS training in focus
Proposed CAAHEP standards would require students in accredited sonography programs to demonstrate knowledge of contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
Practice
Rapid brain MRI study finds no out-of-pocket cost reduction
A single-institution study found rapid brain MRI lowered payer reimbursement, while patient out-of-pocket costs were similar to standard brain MRI.
Practice
ASRT grants back Mount Sinai radiation therapy workflow studies
The ASRT Foundation awarded 2 traditional research grants to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai investigators. The projects focus on inpatients receiving radiation therapy and advanced practice radiation therapist skills.
Business
QT Imaging prices $10M raise for breast imaging platform
QT Imaging Holdings priced a $10M underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The breast imaging technology company plans to use proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.
AI & Imaging
Viz.ai targets pulmonary care gaps with workflow suite
Viz.ai launched Viz Pulmonary Suite, an AI-powered platform for pulmonary embolism, COPD, and lung nodule workflows. The suite connects imaging findings, EHR data, patient summaries, guideline surfacing, and follow-up coordination.
AI & Imaging
Brainomix e-Lung study targets earlier PPF diagnosis
Brainomix and Boehringer Ingelheim expanded their partnership around the e-Lung AI platform. The next phase will focus on PROGRESS-PPF, a prospective U.S. multicenter study of progressive pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis.
Practice
ACR backs parts of NRC radioactive-materials rule
ACR supported less frequent law-enforcement coordination and removal of weekly verification requirements but urged NRC to keep annual refresher training for security personnel.
Business
PSMA PET guidance anchors EDAP-Telix HIFU prostate work
EDAP TMS and Telix Pharmaceuticals signed a letter of intent to explore clinical research combining Focal One Robotic HIFU with Telix PSMA PET imaging agents in prostate cancer care.
Business
UnitedHealthcare cites radiology costs in Maryland premium request
UnitedHealthcare is seeking an average 7.9% mid-year premium increase for some Maryland small-group plans. The insurer cited rising outpatient costs, including radiology, lab pathology, infusion, and radiation therapy.
Practice
Florida radiologist fined over alleged brain CT miss
Florida regulators ordered John S. Scales, MD, to pay more than $14,000 and complete training after allegations that he missed abnormalities on a 2019 brain CT scan.
Practice
Opposition grows against radiologist surgeon general nominee
Nicole B. Saphier, MD, has been nominated to serve as U.S. surgeon general, but her selection has drawn criticism from some MAHA supporters. ACR said she would be the first radiologist physician to hold the role.
AI & Imaging
LLMs may help draft radiology claim appeal letters
An Academic Radiology pilot study found that LLMs could generate useful appeal-letter templates for denied interventional radiology services, but hallucinations and fabricated references remained concerns.
Practice
Appeals court revives malpractice suit against radiologist
A New York appeals court ordered a new trial after finding that the jury received an improper error-in-judgment instruction.
Clinical
Stage 4 breast cancer diagnoses rise over decade
A cohort study of 761,471 people found de novo stage 4 breast cancer incidence increased by 1.2% per year from 2010 to 2021.
Practice
ACR urges FDA action on breast biopsy needle shortage
The American College of Radiology has warned that stereotactic breast biopsy needle shortages are disrupting breast imaging practices. The FDA lists the devices in shortage with availability estimated through Q4 2026.
Practice
Study outlines radiologist wellness initiative
Researchers described a Mass General Brigham Imaging wellness program built around social events, 10-minute fitness sessions, and financial wellness lectures. Most participants reported that the social events had a positive effect.
Business
Lumexa adds 4 imaging centers, including first UPMC JV site
Lumexa Imaging added 4 outpatient imaging centers across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. The expansion includes acquired centers through joint ventures with UPMC and Advocate Health, plus 2 newly built locations.
Practice
Tennessee probes Premier Radiology after fatal MRI incident
Tennessee health authorities are investigating a patient’s death after an MRI at a Premier Radiology outpatient facility in Brentwood. The investigation is focused on MRI safety procedures, cardiac device handling, and staff training on emergency equipment.
Business
PAI report finds 82% of U.S. physicians are now employed
A new PAI-Avalere report found that 82% of U.S. physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems, or corporate entities. Physician-owned settings now account for 18% of physicians and 36.1% of practices.
Practice
Estate seeks to revive radiology malpractice suit in Florida
Attorneys for Jennifer Palmer’s estate are asking the Florida SC to revive a malpractice suit against Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and 2 New York physicians.
Clinical
SIR backs genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis
The Society of Interventional Radiology issued a position statement supporting genicular artery embolization for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
Practice
Study finds many pediatric emergency CT requests may be inappropriate
Researchers found that 54% of completed pediatric emergency CT requests for neurological indications were “usually not appropriate” under ACR criteria. Nearly 25% of requests lacked enough clinical information to judge appropriateness.
AI & Imaging
FDA clears Siemens Artis portfolio with Optiq AI imaging chain
Siemens Healthineers has received FDA clearance for 6 systems in its Artis interventional imaging portfolio. All 6 systems feature the Optiq AI imaging chain, which analyzes and optimizes image data in real time.
AI & Imaging
PE AI study shows high sensitivity but need for radiologist oversight
A Northwell Health study found 97.8% agreement between radiologists and an AI tool for pulmonary embolism detection on CT pulmonary angiography.
AI & Imaging
AI model maps body composition from whole-body MRI
Researchers used AI to analyze whole-body MRI scans from 66,608 participants and create reference curves for fat and muscle distribution.
AI & Imaging
Azra AI agents scan EHR data for trial-ready patients
Azra AI said the platform uses real-time EHR data ingestion and agentic AI to identify potential clinical-trial candidates earlier.
Conferences
Philips previews Titanion MR for quantitative 3T imaging
Philips introduced Titanion MR, an ultra-high-gradient 3T MRI system, at ISMRM 2026. The work-in-progress system is designed for quantitative biomarker imaging in applications such as neurology and oncology.
Practice
Study finds physicians leaving practice earlier
AMA researchers surveyed 971 clinically inactive physicians and found newer reasons for leaving practice, including hassle factor, stress, and administrative burden.
Clinical
Fluoride, lead co-exposure linked to lower youth BMD
Researchers analyzed NHANES data from 2,378 U.S. children and adolescents who underwent DEXA scans from 2013 to 2016.
Practice
Pediatric MRI safety events require vigilance, study finds
Researchers reviewed nearly 541,000 pediatric MRI exams across 5 hospitals and found 146 Zone IV safety events. Most caused no serious harm, but 60% involved protocol nonadherence.
Business
TerraPower breaks ground on Ac-225 isotope facility
TerraPower Isotopes has broken ground on a $450M actinium-225 manufacturing facility in Philadelphia. The company said the site will increase global Ac-225 production capacity 20-fold.
Business
Solis adds AI-enabled breast imaging sites in Pennsylvania and Texas
Solis Mammography has opened new breast imaging centers in Doylestown, PA, Houston, Pflugerville, TX, and Corpus Christi, TX. The openings include partnerships with Jefferson Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, St. David’s HealthCare, and Corpus Christi Medical Center.
AI & Imaging
AI or Not reports 95% accuracy in deepfake X-ray benchmark
AI or Not said its detection platform identified 100% of synthetic X-rays in a blinded benchmark using a dataset from a recent Radiology study. The company reported 95% overall accuracy and a 7.8% false-positive rate on authentic X-rays.
Clinical
Stanford project aims to make MR lymphangiography faster
Stanford Medicine received up to $3.9M from ARPA-H to advance MR lymphangiography. Andreas Loening, MD, PhD, will lead work on faster scans, lymphatic-specific contrast agents, and contrast-free flow assessment.
Clinical
Bayer PET tracer meets cardiac amyloidosis endpoints
Bayer reported positive topline phase 3 REVEAL results for I-124 evuzamitide, an investigational PET/CT radiotracer for suspected cardiac amyloidosis. The study met its sensitivity and specificity endpoints.
Practice
Automated texts cut FDG PET cancellations in Mayo study
Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated automated pre-test messages for cardiac stress testing and FDG PET scheduling.
Clinical
14-minute MRx scan maps 20+ brain biomarkers without contrast
University of Illinois researchers developed multiplexed MRI to map more than 20 brain biomarkers in a single scan using standard clinical MRI systems.
Business
RadNet raises 2026 guidance after record Q1 revenue
RadNet reported Q1 revenue of $575.6M, up 22.1% year over year, and raised its 2026 imaging center guidance. Advanced imaging volumes and digital health revenue contributed to the quarter.
Clinical
PSMA PET appears to shift prostate cancer treatment intensity
A national claims analysis found that PSMA PET use was associated with higher initiation of androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and systemic therapy in newly diagnosed advanced prostate cancer.
Practice
GE HealthCare says contrast supply remains stable
WHO issued an alert for certain Accupaque, Omnipaque, and Visipaque batches in 100 mL polypropylene containers made at GE HealthCare’s Cork, Ireland, facility.
Business
Siemens Healthineers cuts outlook, changes leadership team
Siemens Healthineers lowered its 2026 outlook after pressure in its diagnostics business, particularly in China. The company also announced leadership changes across diagnostic imaging, advanced therapies, EMEA, and human resources.
Practice
Evidence gap shadows consumer whole-body MRI screening
A JAMA editorial by Matthew Davenport, MD, and Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, warned that whole-body MRI screening for average-risk adults lacks evidence and may lead to unnecessary follow-up testing, cost, and harm.
Business
GZO detectors bring faster X-ray inspection to battery lines
Detection Technology expanded its X-ray flat panel detector portfolio with high-speed IGZO detectors for battery inspection. The panels are designed for high-volume battery manufacturing and EV battery quality control.
AI & Imaging
ACR Council approves imaging AI practice parameter
The ACR Council approved the ACR-SIIM Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence at ACR 2026. The guidance covers AI selection, predeployment testing, monitoring, governance, and privacy.
Business
CQ Medical acquires .decimal for radiotherapy device portfolio
CQ Medical has acquired .decimal, a manufacturer of patient-specific beam-shaping devices used in cancer treatment. The deal expands CQ Medical’s radiotherapy consumables portfolio and adds .decimal’s software and production capabilities.
AI & Imaging
AI MRI study links hidden muscle fat to cardiometabolic risk
Researchers used a deep-learning model to analyze paraspinal muscle composition on whole-body MRI in 11,348 adults without known preexisting conditions.
Practice
Email account breach at Triad Radiology affects 11,011 people
Triad Radiology Associates said an employee email account may have exposed protected health information and personal data. The HHS breach portal lists the incident as affecting 11,011 individuals.
Clinical
TGH marks 15,000 organ transplant milestone
Tampa General Hospital said its transplant program has completed more than 15,000 organ transplants since its first procedure in 1974. The TGH Transplant Institute completed 895 transplants in 2025.
Business
Olympus adds EndoRobotics tools to endoscopy portfolio
Olympus will exclusively distribute EndoRobotics’ robot-assisted technologies globally as part of its EndoTherapy portfolio, beginning with the U.S.
Business
Olympus-Canon EUS system targets GI and pulmonary workflows
Olympus and Canon Medical Systems USA launched the Aplio i800 EUS premium ultrasound system for gastroenterology and pulmonary endoscopic use in the U.S.
Clinical
MRI data link lacunar stroke to artery widening
Researchers found that lacunar stroke and cerebral small-vessel disease were strongly associated with arterial widening, not large-artery stenosis. The MRI study followed 229 patients with prior lacunar or mild nonlacunar stroke.
Practice
Hospital-based radiology caught in Anthem network dispute
The California Hospital Association has sued Anthem Blue Cross over a policy that would penalize hospitals when Anthem members receive care from out-of-network physicians at in-network facilities.
Practice
Financial, transportation barriers drive missed breast imaging visits
A safety-net breast imaging survey found that missed appointments were most often tied to forgotten visits, transportation issues, and financial hardship. Patients suggested better reminders, funding help, and transportation support.
Practice
Texas teleradiologist wins appeal in California tax dispute
A California appeals court reversed a trial court ruling that had upheld state income tax assessments against radiologist Xavier Garcia-Rojas.
Conferences
Esaote brings I-Genius intraoperative MRI closer to U.S. market
The intraoperative MRI system is designed to support multiple MRI acquisitions during glioma surgery without repositioning the patient.
AI & Imaging
Viz.ai, NRHA partner on rural AI adoption
Viz.ai and the National Rural Health Association launched an initiative to help rural hospitals understand and implement AI tools for disease detection, specialist coordination, and time-sensitive care pathways.
AI & Imaging
SimonMed launches optional AI add-ons for routine imaging
SimonMed Imaging has introduced optional AI-enabled add-ons for routine CT and MRI exams. The services include Calcium Score+, CT Bone Density, and MR Lumbar Spine+, with patient-facing reports and navigation support.
Business
Eden files NRC permit for Mo-99 isotope facility
Eden Radioisotopes has filed a construction permit application with the NRC for a New Mexico isotope production complex.
AI & Imaging
Deep-learning mammography model guides supplemental breast imaging
A JAMA Network Open study found that the Mirai deep-learning model predicted 5-year breast cancer risk more accurately than breast density alone, potentially helping target supplemental imaging.
Business
Moffitt to scale digital pathology workflows with Unifier
Dicom Systems said Moffitt Cancer Center will use its Unifier Platform to support and scale digital pathology workflows. The platform is designed to standardize pathology image and data exchange across systems.
Clinical
B7-H3 radiopharmaceutical enters first-in-human tumor trial
The first patient in the Phase 1/2a study received the investigational B7-H3-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy at BAMF Health.
Clinical
Urine test may reduce prostate MRI and biopsy use
Vanderbilt Health researchers reported that MyProstateScore 2.0 Active Surveillance outperformed PSA-based testing and MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancer.
Practice
ASRT names 3 Life Member honorees
ASRT will award Life Member status to Donna Newman, Marilyn Sackett, and Joseph Whitton during its Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting in Albuquerque on June 26.
Practice
Physician lawmakers introduce bill to replace MIPS
Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, and Herb Conaway Jr., MD, introduced legislation to replace MIPS with a Data-driven Performance Payment System for Medicare physician payment.
Business
Larry Hogan joins Radiology Partners board amid cancer-care focus
Radiology Partners appointed former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to its board of directors. The company said Hogan brings public health, healthcare policy, and cancer advocacy experience to the role.
Practice
Reddit posts show uncertainty around whole-body MRI screening
Researchers found strong public interest but mixed sentiment around whole-body MRI screening in nearly 3,100 Reddit posts. The findings point to an opportunity for radiologists to provide clearer, evidence-based guidance on preventive imaging.
Practice
FDA flags Bolton thoracic stent graft recall after deaths
The FDA issued an early alert after Bolton Medical reported 3 deaths linked to a Relay Pro Thoracic Stent Graft System delivery issue. Clinicians were advised to consider alternative devices.
Practice
Texas teleradiologist wins California income tax appeal
A California appeals court reversed a ruling against Texas radiologist Xavier Garcia-Rojas, finding the Franchise Tax Board had not shown he operated a unitary business while reading studies remotely.
Business
Rad AI adds COO and first clinical chief to support reporting growth
Rad AI named David Leonard chief operating officer and Elizabeth Bergey, MD, its first chief clinical officer. The appointments come as the company scales its radiology reporting and workflow products.
Business
RadNet expands to Idaho through Trinity Health JV
RadNet formed a joint venture with Trinity Health’s Saint Alphonsus Health System through a majority stake in Intermountain Medical Imaging. The deal adds 5 Boise-area imaging centers and expands RadNet into Idaho.
Clinical
Siemens Healthineers wins ARPA-H funding for Flash therapy
ARPA-H awarded Siemens Healthineers’ Varian business up to $60M over 5 years to advance photon Flash radiotherapy.
AI & Imaging
RADIN cloud platform links RIS, PACS, and AI workflow tools
Essen Health Care has introduced RADIN Health, an all-in-one radiology cloud platform for RIS and PACS workflows. The platform uses AI across patient engagement, scheduling, image sharing, reporting, and follow-up tracking.
Business
Skylight funding backs projected anatomy guidance for procedures
Illuminant Surgical raised $8.4M in seed funding to support Skylight, an image-based guidance platform that projects internal anatomy from medical images onto the patient’s body during procedures.
Business
PharmaLogic Atlanta site expands PET radiopharma capacity
PharmaLogic opened a PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Atlanta to expand production and distribution across the Southeast. The site is part of a $250M U.S. infrastructure investment.
Business
Echosens leadership shift signals wider liver health push
Echosens appointed Romain Baujard as group CEO, effective May 1. He succeeds Dominique Legros, who will retire after leading the company since 2019.
Clinical
MRI study links low-level drinking to brain changes
Researchers found that age and lifetime low-level alcohol exposure were associated with lower cortical perfusion and thinner cortex on MRI in healthy adults.
Practice
AMA report finds radiologists face higher lawsuit risk
An AMA report found that 38.2% of radiologists surveyed had been sued at least once during their career. Radiology ranked among higher-risk specialties for medical liability claims.
Clinical
Radiotracer access gaps narrow after copper-64 adoption
A JACR study found that gallium-68 PET radiotracer adoption widened rural access gaps for neuroendocrine tumor imaging, while copper-64 DOTATATE later reduced those differences.
Clinical
Radiotracer shows promise for endometriosis imaging
A phase 2 DETECT study found that 99mTc-maraciclatide SPECT/CT imaging was concordant with surgical findings in 16 of 19 participants with suspected or confirmed endometriosis.
Business
Hyperfine Swoop begins clinical use at AIIMS New Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi has begun routine clinical use of Hyperfine’s Swoop portable MRI system. The deployment marks India’s first bedside MRI system for routine clinical brain imaging.
Business
Cu-64 DMF gives radiopharma developers an FDA reference
C-Ray Therapeutics received FDA active status for its Type II Drug Master File for copper-64 chloride. The filing can now be referenced by radiopharmaceutical developers in IND and NDA submissions.
AI & Imaging
X-ray diffraction mammography study moves into data analysis
Calidar completed enrollment in a first-in-human study of its investigational 4D Mammography system at Baptist Health Hardin. The trial enrolled 61 patients and will now move into data analysis.
Business
Azra AI deal adds lung screening tools to incidental findings platform
Azra AI has acquired Thynk Health, a lung cancer screening and incidental findings management company. The combined platform will support imaging-driven care coordination from detection through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Business
Aidoc $150M round pushes enterprise imaging AI strategy
Aidoc said the round was led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and brings its total funding to more than $500M. The company plans to expand its CARE foundation model, aiOS enterprise platform, and automated imaging-report capabilities.
AI & Imaging
3D surgical-planning software clears FDA for U.S. use
Avatar Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, a software platform for 3D CT and MR image processing, review, and surgical planning across standard displays, glasses-free 3D, and VR.
Practice
ASTRO presses Congress on radiation oncology payment cuts
ASTRO members visited Capitol Hill to urge action on Medicare radiation therapy cuts, ROCR payment reform, and prior-authorization legislation affecting cancer care access.
Practice
Australian radiologist to repay $3.6M over Medicare claims
Australia’s Professional Services Review said an unnamed diagnostic radiologist agreed to repay $3.6M after concerns over high-volume Medicare billing, altered requests, unclear supervision, and inadequate records.
Business
SpectronRx becomes second GMP site for Reyobiq supply
Plus Therapeutics began manufacturing activities and technology transfer with SpectronRx to support late-stage clinical supply of Reyobiq, its rhenium-186 radiopharmaceutical candidate for CNS cancers.
AI & Imaging
HOPPR launches chest X-ray narrative AI model
HOPPR introduced the MC Chest Radiography Narrative Model, a vision-language model that converts frontal and lateral chest X-rays into structured narrative text for radiology workflow applications.
Clinical
Radiopharmaceutical shows remission in pancreatic cancer model
Researchers reported that ¹⁷⁷Lu-AKIR001 achieved complete remission in 40% of treated mice with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma xenografts.
Practice
NCCN adds AI mammogram risk scores to breast screening guidance
The 2026 guidelines add AI-based mammogram analysis as a five-year breast cancer risk assessment option starting at age 35.
Business
TAG1, NRG Pallas sign LOI to expand lead-212 supply
The companies plan to combine TAG1’s portable lead-212 generator with NRG Pallas’ radium-224 production capabilities for cancer drug developers in Europe.
Business
FDA clears Philips Rembra CT platform for diagnostic, RT use
The clearance covers Rembra CT for diagnostic imaging and 2 radiation therapy planning systems, Rembra RT and Areta RT.
AI & Imaging
SimonMed picks SwiftMR for nationwide MRI enhancement rollout
SimonMed selected AIRS Medical’s SwiftMR as its enterprise-wide MRI enhancement platform. The FDA-cleared software will be deployed across SimonMed’s national outpatient imaging network.
Business
Hybrid IVUS-OCT system clears FDA ahead of U.S. rollout
The Novasight Hybrid System combines IVUS and OCT imaging in a single platform for intravascular imaging of coronary arteries.
Business
Cloud PACS push brings FlexView into AdvaHealth platform
The zero-footprint DICOM viewer has been rebranded as AdvaView and integrated with AdvaPACS, the company’s cloud-native imaging platform.
Practice
Western Medicare schedules add Unfold AI prostate mapping
Unfold AI is now included in Medicare physician fee schedules across 7 western U.S. states for office-based prostate cancer care.
Clinical
LUMINA trial tests manganese-based MRI contrast alternative
The phase 2/3 trial is evaluating mangaciclanol, GE HealthCare’s investigational manganese-based MRI contrast agent.
Business
MR-guided cardiac mapping platform reaches U.S. market
NorthStar is a cardiac mapping and guidance platform designed for real-time MR-guided interventional procedures.
Business
Ionetix funding backs isotope scale-up after public-market move
The Lansing, MI-based particle accelerator company also completed a reverse merger with JDEV Acquisition.
Clinical
Routine chest X-ray measure may predict lung surgery outcomes
Researchers found that lower preoperative diaphragmatic dome height on chest X-rays was associated with poorer 3-year survival after lung cancer surgery. The measurement may offer a low-cost way to identify higher-risk patients before lobectomy.
Business
CathWorks deal gives Medtronic AI-based coronary FFR tool
The $585M deal adds CathWorks’ FFRangio system to Medtronic’s interventional cardiology portfolio.
Business
NYU-Bracco pact targets AI and advanced imaging research
The multiyear agreement will focus on MRI, photon-counting CT, targeted ultrasound, and AI-enabled PET/CT and MRI image analysis.
Business
Nanox.ARC distribution push targets 300 U.S. systems
Relevant. Nanox.ARC is an FDA-cleared multisource digital tomosynthesis system intended to expand 3D imaging access across healthcare and public sector settings.
Business
Sectra adds autonomous chest X-ray AI through Oxipit acquisition
The deal gives Sectra ownership of ChestLink, Oxipit’s CE Class IIb-certified autonomous AI product for chest X-ray analysis.
AI & Imaging
GE-DeepHealth deal adds second-reader tools to breast AI
The expanded collaboration adds DeepHealth Breast Suite applications to GE HealthCare mammography systems, including Pristina Via.
Business
LucidHealth leadership shift follows teleradiology rebrand
Grau will become CEO on May 1, with Steve Corbeil moving to executive chairman of the board as part of a planned succession.
AI & Imaging
AIRS Medical SwiftMR gains FDA clearance for OEM MRI pipelines
SwiftMR can now operate with OEM deep-learning reconstruction pipelines to add scan-time reduction or extend AI image enhancement to more MRI sequences.
Business
ScreenPoint puts $16M toward Transpara breast AI expansion
The funding will support product development and international expansion of ScreenPoint Medical’s Transpara breast AI solutions.
AI & Imaging
FDA clears Philips Verida spectral CT system for U.S. use
The AI-powered spectral CT system uses a third-generation dual-layer detector and deep-learning reconstruction engine.
AI & Imaging
Lunit DBT update adds prior-exam comparison for breast AI
Version 1.2 of Lunit INSIGHT DBT adds current-prior comparison, selectable operating thresholds, and access to Volpara Scorecard density measures.
Business
Canada adds Vueway to macrocyclic MRI contrast options
The approval covers Vueway injection, a macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent for contrast-enhanced MRI in adults and children 2 years and older.
Practice
Aetna fraud suit against Radiology Partners dismissed in Florida
The Middle District of Florida dismissed Aetna’s lawsuit over No Surprises Act IDR awards involving Radiology Partners and Mori, Bean and Brooks.
Business
Siemens sets 2027 vote for Healthineers spin-off
Siemens plans to put the direct spin-off of Siemens Healthineers shares to a shareholder vote at its February 2027 Annual General Meeting.
Practice
FDA pushes sponsors to report missing trial results
The agency contacted more than 2,200 companies and researchers tied to more than 3,000 registered clinical trials that may be missing required results submissions.
AI & Imaging
Bunkerhill wins FDA clearance for calcium AI on contrast chest CT
Bunkerhill Contrast CAC and Bunkerhill Contrast AVC detect and quantify coronary artery calcium and aortic valve calcium on non-gated, contrast-enhanced chest CT scans.
Clinical
Telix phase 3 trial tests radiopharmaceutical therapy for recurrent glioblastoma
The IPAX BrIGHT trial is evaluating TLX101-Tx with lomustine versus lomustine alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
AI & Imaging
Elucid launches Plaque-IQ lesion inspection tool
The new tool allows physicians to analyze plaque composition and burden at the lesion level in coronary and carotid vessels.
Business
Telix and Regeneron target solid tumors in $2.1B radiopharma pact
The companies will co-develop and co-commercialize next-generation radiopharmaceutical therapies, with Telix receiving $40M upfront and eligibility for up to $2.1B in milestones.
AI & Imaging
QT Imaging-Olea viewer brings multimodality breast imaging into one interface
The QT Imaging-Olea Viewer brings breast acoustic CT, mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, MRI, and ultrasound into 1 interface.
Business
Nanox.ARC rollout expands through Arkansas distributor
Digital X-Ray Imaging will market, install, and support the FDA-cleared multisource digital tomosynthesis system across Arkansas.
Practice
Radiologists see $571K average pay and 9% growth in 2025
Radiology ranked 3rd in average total compensation at $571K and posted 9% compensation growth in 2025, according to Medscape.
Practice
MITA PET Group rebrands as RMTA
The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturers and Theranostics Alliance will expand beyond diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to include theranostics.
Conferences
Microbot begins U.S. launch of Liberty endovascular robot
The full market release began at the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting after a limited rollout across selected U.S. sites.
Practice
Radical adds 6F catheter to FDA-cleared neurovascular access lineup
The 6F neurovascular access catheter is the company’s 3rd FDA-cleared catheter and is designed to broaden options for middle meningeal artery embolization and radial access procedures.
Business
Regeneron taps Telix platform for solid-tumor radiopharma programs
The companies will co-develop radiopharmaceutical therapies and radiodiagnostics across multiple solid tumor targets.
Practice
ACR fund backs screening for patients outside cancer guidelines
The Cancer Doesn’t Care Fund will support pilot programs, community partnerships, technology development, and policy research for earlier cancer detection.
Practice
ARRS Gold Medal goes to Jonathan Kruskal and Douglas Katz
Jonathan B. Kruskal, MB, ChB, PhD, and Douglas S. Katz, MD, received the society’s highest honor during the opening ceremony of the 2026 ARRS Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.
Clinical
Ultrasonic biopsy needle increases tissue yield in pilot study
Researchers found that ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle aspiration biopsy produced larger tissue samples than conventional fine-needle and core-needle biopsy in benign parotid gland tumors without reducing sample quality.
Practice
ClinicalTrials.gov reporting gap draws FDA compliance push
The agency sent messages tied to more than 3,000 registered trials that appear to lack required results information on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Clinical
Sirtex reports 100% local tumor control in HCC trial
The DOORwaY90 study reported a 90% complete response rate and 99% best overall response rate for SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres.
Practice
Heartflow sues Cleerly over cardiac AI patents
The lawsuit alleges that Cleerly’s Ischemia, Plaque Analysis, and Compare products infringe 6 Heartflow patents.
AI & Imaging
SimonMed, Matricis.ai launch endometriosis MRI AI pilot
The pilot will assess EndomAI, an MRI-based tool designed to help radiologists detect, map, and characterize endometriosis.
Practice
California court dismisses Anthem NSA IDR challenge
The court dismissed Anthem Blue Cross claims against HaloMD and physician groups over No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution awards.
Business
Conditional DOE loan could advance domestic Mo-99 supply
The conditional commitment would support completion of Chrysalis, a Janesville, WI, facility designed to establish domestic commercial production of molybdenum-99.
Clinical
Telix glioma PET agent moves toward FDA decision
The FDA assigned a September 11, 2026, PDUFA goal date for Pixclara, an investigational F-18 FET PET agent for glioma imaging.
Business
Visage to deploy cloud imaging platform across UMMS
The 5-year contract covers cloud deployment of Visage 7 Viewer and Visage 7 Workflow across the University of Maryland Medical System.
AI & Imaging
Brain-shift imaging anchors GE-Medtronic cranial workflow
The integration brings live intraoperative ultrasound images into the Stealth AXiS surgical navigation workflow for cranial procedures.
AI & Imaging
Swoop portable MRI update moves toward Europe and U.K. rollout
The approvals cover Hyperfine’s next-generation portable brain MRI system and the latest Optive AI software, with European and U.K. commercialization planned for early Q3 2026.
Business
Hologic go-private close brings CEO transition
Steve MacMillan will step down after more than 12 years leading Hologic, as the company completes its acquisition by Blackstone and TPG.
Business
Siemens Healthineers to supply F-18 RAD101 for trial
Siemens Healthineers will radiolabel and distribute F-18 RAD101 doses in the U.S. to support Radiopharm’s planned Phase 3 registrational trial.
Business
ABK Biomedical plans Missouri site for Eye90 Y-90 microspheres
The Ashland, MO, facility will support commercial-scale production of Eye90 microspheres, a Y-90 radioembolization device in clinical development for liver cancer.
AI & Imaging
NIH expands USC-led Alzheimer’s imaging AI initiative
The $12.6M award advances AI4AD2, the second phase of a project using brain imaging, genomics, cognitive testing, and other data to study Alzheimer’s disease.
AI & Imaging
Ohio State survey finds healthcare AI comfort declining
The national poll found that 42% of U.S. adults were open to AI use in their care, down from 52% in 2024.
Conferences
SIIM-DPA pass links imaging informatics and digital pathology meetings
SIIM and the Digital Pathology Association launched the SIIM-DPA Bridge Pass, giving members bundled access to SIIM26 in Pittsburgh and Pathology Visions 2026 in San Diego through a single payment.
Business
Ellipsys AV fistula system set for 2026 market return
The ultrasound-guided system is expected to return to commercial availability in mid-2026 for percutaneous AV fistula creation in hemodialysis patients.
Business
Merit Medical adds OneMark platform in $140M View Point deal
The deal adds View Point’s FDA-cleared OneMark tissue-localization system to Merit’s oncology portfolio and complements the company’s SCOUT breast-localization platform.
Business
Nanox expands Nanox.ARC distribution in Mountain West
Integrity Medical Service will sell, implement, and support the multisource digital tomosynthesis system across Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Kansas and Nebraska.
Business
Premier expands teleradiology network with GLOBIS deal
The deal adds a teleradiology group that provides about 350,000 annual reads for outpatient imaging centers and orthopedic practices.
Clinical
Huntsman treats first patients in Ac-225 RYZ401 trial
The Phase 1 first-in-human trial is evaluating RYZ401, an Ac-225-labeled radiopharmaceutical targeting somatostatin receptors in neuroendocrine tumors and other solid tumors.
Business
Siemens Healthineers names Martin Stumpe as CTO
Stumpe will join Siemens Healthineers on June 1 after serving as chief technology and AI officer at Danaher.
Practice
FDA recalls Philips Azurion systems over foot switch issue
The recall covers Azurion interventional fluoroscopy systems after Philips identified cases where X-ray imaging may not start or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.
Practice
FDA warns Medline over contrast syringe safety issues
The warning letter cites complaint handling, corrective action, and manufacturing-control issues tied to NAMIC angiographic control syringes used with radiographic contrast media.