Category: Medical Imaging

Top 10 Radiology Stories of 2025

Posted on by Brian Casey

What were the top 10 radiology news stories of 2025 in The Imaging Wire? This year’s top 10 list as measured by reader views is as follows…

  1. Bayer Steps Back from Blackford. Pharmaceutical giant Bayer in September announced it would deprioritize its investment in AI platform company Blackford Analysis as part of a general move away from the platform business, including its Calantic Digital Solutions subsidiary. The move sent shockwaves through the radiology AI segment as algorithm developers adjusted their commercialization strategies.
  1. Radiology Workforce Shortage Tightens. A report published in June showed that radiologist attrition rates have jumped 50% since 2020, and new workforce projections suggest the shortage will only worsen as imaging demand continues to outpace supply. The report projected a tighter supply of radiologists by 2037, a forecast that’s guiding the development of AI-based tools to help radiologists work more efficiently. 
  1. Lunit Acquires Prognosia Breast Cancer Risk AI. AI developer Lunit ramped up its position in breast cancer risk prediction in September by acquiring Prognosia, the developer of a risk prediction algorithm spun out from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The move complemented Lunit’s existing AI models for 2D and 3D mammography analysis, and Lunit filed for 510(k) clearance in December for a risk prediction model based on Prognosia technology called Insight Risk.
  1. RadPartners + Envision Consolidate Imaging Services. In a stunning consolidation of the imaging services segment, Radiology Partners took over imaging contracts held by debt-laden national medical group Envision Healthcare. The agreement brought up to 100 imaging sites and hundreds of radiologists into the RadPartners fold, making the country’s biggest private-practice imaging services provider even bigger. 
  1. Radiology AI Approvals Near 1k in New FDA Update. The FDA in July released the long-awaited update to its list of AI-enabled medical devices that have received marketing authorization. The closely watched list showed the number of AI-enabled radiology authorizations approaching the 1k mark, a milestone that was surpassed in December. 
  1. MRI Accident Turns Deadly. A tragic MRI accident in Long Island, New York, turned deadly after a man who was pulled into a mobile MRI scanner by a heavy chain he was wearing died of his injuries. The incident once again raised the question of whether everything possible is being done to keep patients safe during MRI scans.
  1. Getting Paid for AI – Will It Get Easier? Reimbursement is one of the major stumbling blocks holding back wider clinical adoption of artificial intelligence. But new legislation was introduced into the U.S. Congress in April that could ease AI’s reimbursement path. As of December, it was still working its way through Congress. 
  1. RP Builds AI Mosaic as Company’s IT Foundation. Radiology Partners in July announced a new initiative to guide the rollout of AI across its nationwide network of radiology practices. MosaicOS is the IT foundation connecting RP practices and supporting clinical uses from AI-assisted reporting to report generation and even image management. RP followed up by acquiring vision language model developer Cognita Imaging in November. 
  1. Radiology’s VC Funding Boom? Radiology venture capital funding appeared to be gaining momentum in the first few weeks of 2025 with the release of six funding rounds, led by a massive $260M Series B from preventive medicine firm Neko Health. Unfortunately, that momentum didn’t seem to carry through the rest of the year as most of the radiology VC funding deals got smaller and were spread farther apart.
  1. FDA AI Approvals Surge Past 1k for Radiology. The number of AI-enabled medical devices granted FDA marketing authorization for radiology surged past the 1k mark in the latest update from the agency. The numbers show that radiology’s share of authorizations remains stable at just over three-quarters of total approvals.

The Takeaway

The Imaging Wire top 10 radiology news stories for 2025 shows that our subscribers remain interested in bread-and-butter issues like the radiologist shortage, but also found favor with industry news, especially consolidation in the radiology AI segment. Stay tuned for coverage of healthcare’s most interesting discipline in 2026.

Top 10 Radiology Videos of 2025

Posted on by Brian Casey

If a picture tells a thousand words, then how much more does a video tell you? Here at The Imaging Wire, we believe there’s nothing like having healthcare professionals and industry executives tell you in their own words what’s really going on in radiology.

That’s why video has been an important part of our story since the early days of The Imaging Wire. And over the course of 2025, we published over 80 videos, including on-the-showfloor reports from ECR, HIMSS, SIIM, and RSNA.  

Below are the best of the best – The Imaging Wire’s top 10 radiology videos for 2025 – as measured by views on our YouTube channel. We hope you’ve enjoyed watching our interviews as much as we’ve enjoyed producing them, and we look forward to bringing you more top-notch radiology video content in 2026. 

The Imaging Wire Team

RSNA 2025 Video Highlights

Posted on by Brian Casey

RSNA 2025 is a wrap, and this year’s meeting offers an intriguing look at the forces that are shaping radiology – especially AI and imaging informatics.

It’s no secret that AI has come to dominate recent RSNA conferences, with its promise of fundamentally reshaping how radiologists do their jobs.

  • The hope is that by making radiologists more efficient, AI will help radiologists manage rising imaging volumes with a workforce that’s been largely stagnant.

But that dream has been a long time in coming, and the AI sector is being forced to make adjustments as it waits for broader clinical adoption. Many of these trends were on display at RSNA 2025, including…

  • Industry consolidation as AI developers make acquisitions to build out integrated suites of AI algorithms.
  • New questions about the commercial viability of the AI platform model given Bayer’s step back from Blackford.
  • The rise of AI network alliances as alternatives to the integrated suite or platform approaches.
  • Building excitement over the performance of foundation and vision language models for clinical tasks.
  • Renewed attention on radiology reporting as perhaps the primary use case where AI can truly help radiologists work more efficiently. 

Our video interviews from RSNA 2025 explore many of these topics and more, giving you an as-it-happened look at news from McCormick Place.

The Takeaway

We hope you enjoy watching our coverage as much as we enjoyed producing it! Check out the links below, on our YouTube page, or visit the Shows page on our website.

Snow Doesn’t Slow RSNA 2025

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RSNA 2025 is wrapping up this week in what’s been a cold and snowy Chicago. While many attendees experienced travel delays getting into the show on Sunday, the disruptions didn’t slow the blistering pace of radiology innovation on display.

As has been the case all year in radiology, AI has been a hot topic at McCormick Place, both in the presentation rooms and on the technical exhibit floor.

  • Much of the conversation is shifting away from individual point sources of AI – such as for analyzing images – and toward solutions that provide operational efficiencies such as faster radiology reporting.

But big iron has always been RSNA’s bread and butter, and RSNA 2025 didn’t disappoint. 

  • Major new product launches took place in the vendor exhibits, especially in helium-free MRI, photon-counting and spectral CT, and angiography, showing that vendors continue to invest in hardware development. Check out our coverage of the major OEMs in The Wire section below.

What were the other trends at RSNA 2025? They included…

  • Growing buzz around new AI technologies like foundation and vision language models.
  • Real-world clinical applications of AI such as triaging mammography screening.
  • Growing momentum of CT lung cancer screening, both internationally and in the U.S.
  • Use of generative AI to improve radiology reporting.
  • Imaging’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions – and how to reduce them. 
  • Imaging-based biomarkers that can predict future disease incidence.
  • Opportunistic screening with imaging tests that can detect multiple diseases in one exam.

The Takeaway

Despite weather-related challenges, RSNA 2025 once again showed the importance of radiology’s showcase annual conference for bringing together academics, private-practice providers, vendors, and allied health professionals to meet, exchange ideas, and work together toward providing better patient care. It was great seeing everyone in Chicago – safe travels home!

Managing Incidental Findings Isn’t Impossible

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The number of incidental findings on medical imaging scans nearly quadrupled over nine years at a large academic medical center. That’s according to a new JACR analysis that fortunately offers strategies for following up on these unexpected imaging discoveries.

Incidental findings – defined as suspicious areas on medical images that aren’t related to a patient’s chief concern – comprise 15-30% of all medical imaging exams and are a growing challenge in radiology as imaging volume rises. 

  • Radiologists have a responsibility to include incidental findings in their reports, but who’s responsible for making sure patients know about them? 

Healthcare providers have adopted different methods for incidental follow-up, ranging from workflow changes to medical IT solutions.

In the current study, researchers from Northwestern University describe the incidental follow-up system they developed, which worked as follows…

  • An electronic button was embedded in the EMR for radiologists to click when an incidental finding was detected.
  • This relayed a note to the nursing team, which ensured that the patient’s care provider (or the patient themselves) knew about the finding.
  • The system required cases to be resolved when patients were notified of their findings and were told of the next steps to take.

In an analysis covering a total of 25.2k incidental findings from 2015 to 2023, researchers discovered… 

  • The number of findings grew at a compound annual growth rate of 21% with an average of 233 per month. 
  • Annual findings grew from 835 in 2015 to 4k in 2023 – a nearly 4X increase.
  • 99% of findings were resolved. 
  • Cases had to be resolved within seven months of the finding’s discovery.

One caveat is that Northwestern considered the loop closed once the patient was notified of the finding, rather than whether the patient complied with the recommendation.

  • A more robust protocol might involve additional longitudinal tracking to measure downstream effectiveness, which the authors note as a possibility for future research. 

The Takeaway

The new study underscores the stunning growth of incidental findings in radiology. But it also offers hope to imaging facilities through implementation of a simple IT fix and workforce changes that go a long way toward keeping patients notified of their imaging results.

Top 10 Radiology Stories of 2024

Posted on by Brian Casey

What were the top 10 radiology stories of 2024 in The Imaging Wire? This year’s top 10 list as measured by reader views demonstrates the fascinating new developments going on every day in medical imaging.

  1. Radiologist Shortage Looms: A July report painted a gloomy picture of the demographic crush facing radiology as the U.S. population ages and imaging volumes rise, but the number of radiologists remains static.
  1. Study Shows AI’s Economic Value: A March study in JACR tackled arguments against AI’s economic value, demonstrating AI’s ability to both improve radiologist efficiency and also drive new revenues for imaging facilities. 
  1. Radiology’s Private-Practice Squeeze: It’s no secret that U.S. radiology’s traditional private-practice model has been slowly fading away, but a study published in AJR in June illustrated the magnitude of the shift. The number of radiologist-affiliated and radiologist-only practices has dropped, even as the total number of U.S. radiologists has gone up.
  1. Radiologist Pay Rebounds: Radiologist pay grew 5.6% and radiology moved up one notch in a May survey of highest-paid U.S. medical specialties for 2023. Physician salaries generally rebounded last year after a decline in 2022.
  1. FDA Keeps Pace on AI Approvals: The FDA in August updated its list of AI- and machine learning-enabled medical devices that have received regulatory authorization, showing the agency keeping a brisk pace of authorizations.
  1. Is Radiology’s AI Edge Fading? FDA figures from May hinted that radiology’s AI edge might be fading, at least when it comes to the specialty’s share of AI-enabled medical devices being granted regulatory authorization.
  1. Is Head CT Overused in the ED? A study in March suggested that head CT could be overused in the emergency department for patients presenting with conditions like headache and dizziness, as researchers found a big increase in CT angiography utilization.
  1. AI Speeds Up MRI Scans: Researchers in March found that AI-based data reconstruction sped up MRI scans and helped their hospital avoid buying a new scanner by improving throughput. 
  1. 6 Solutions to the RT Shortage: A new report published in July from the ASRT and other groups confirmed the shortage of radiologic technologists is severe, but offers some solutions. 
  1. MASAI Gets Even Better at ECR 2024: At ECR 2024, researchers in the MASAI study presented final data indicating that AI could have an even bigger impact on mammography screening than we thought.

The Takeaway
The Imaging Wire’s list of top 10 articles for 2024 shows that bread-and-butter issues like the radiologist shortage and physician reimbursement continue to be top of mind for our readers. The use of AI in radiology is a close second, and our readers can be assured that we will follow all of these issues closely in 2025.

RSNA 2024 Video Highlights

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Last week’s RSNA 2024 meeting saw a major bounce in attendance, with early numbers indicating an 18% jump in the number of radiology professionals wandering the halls of McCormick Place. The increase brought total attendance at midweek to 40k. 

As in past years, AI dominated the discussion, both in the presentation rooms and on the exhibit floor. Researchers presented the latest findings on AI’s ability to aid radiologists, while vendors showcased new algorithms for use cases from mammography screening to fracture detection. New technologies like foundation models for AI training bubbled under the surface and promise to have a major impact in years to come.

It was our privilege to speak with many of the most interesting vendors exhibiting at RSNA 2024, from multinational vendors to small but promising start-ups.

We hope you enjoy watching our coverage as much as we enjoyed producing it! Check out the links below or visit the Shows page on our website.

ECR 2024 Video Highlights

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The theme of ECR 2024 was Next Generation Radiology, and those who were in attendance at Austria Center Vienna truly got a glimpse of what the future of medical imaging will look like. 

From the latest in cutting-edge AI research to new developments for classic technologies like radiography, ECR 2024 spotlighted why radiology has a bright future ahead. 

In this special edition of The Imaging Wire newsletter, we offer a recap of our ECR video interviews with thought leaders and imaging vendors from the exhibit floor. 

We hope you enjoy watching our coverage as much as we enjoyed producing it! Check out the links below or visit the Shows page on our website, and keep an eye out for our next Imaging Wire newsletter on Thursday.

The 35 Best Radiology Sources

Posted on by Brian Casey

Our list of the top radiology news sources last year generated a lot of excitement, so we’re updating the list for 2024 with the people and publications we rely on to find the most interesting medical imaging stories. 

Top Radiology Sites

From a radiology newsletter with a laser focus on AI to an educational site with thousands of radiology cases, you’re sure to find something that meets your needs from the list below.

  • AI for Radiology – A great source for news on AI, including the Project AIR testing clearinghouse.
  • DI Europe – Two European journalists reviving one of radiology’s most venerable brands.
  • Medality Radiology Report Podcast – Medality CEO Daniel Arnold interviews the biggest names in medical imaging. Think Howard Stern for radiology.
  • radHQ.net Forums – In a short time this has become the go-to public bulletin board for radiologists. Bring popcorn. 
  • Radiopaedia – The best site for educational radiology content, bar none.
  • Signify Research – Home of the best radiology market analysis, backed by actual market data.

Top Radiology Key Opinion Leaders

Radiology is fortunate to have a wealth of really smart people sharing their thoughts on medical imaging technology. Here are a few of the best.

  • Jan Beger – OEM executive with insightful high-level thoughts on AI.
  • Mike Cannavo – The one and only PACSman, with invaluable insights on AI and enterprise imaging.
  • Francis Deng, MD – Great analysis of radiology education and residency trends.
  • Rich Duszak, MD – Always a superb source for radiology leadership and responsible imaging.
  • Tobias Gilk – Radiology’s conscience on MRI safety. 
  • Tom Greeson – The authority for perspectives on legal issues in radiology.
  • Laura Heacock, MD – A leading voice on AI research and advancements.
  • Saurabh Jha, MBBS – Delivers keen radiology insights with a biting wit.
  • John Kalafut, PhD – Former vendor executive now offering AI wisdom.
  • Woojin Kim, MD – One of radiology’s best sources for keeping up with the latest AI research. 
  • Amine Korchi, MD – A radiologist with an eye for business news.
  • Nina Kottler, MD – Eloquent and informed insights from the frontlines of imaging. 
  • Curt Langlotz, MD, PhD – The first place we look for imaging AI context.
  • Rizwan Malik, MD – Incredibly insightful and uniquely autobiographical. 
  • Geraldine McGinty, MD – New platform, but still the moral compass of radiology.
  • Herman Oosterwijk – The unquestioned authority on DICOM and enterprise imaging.
  • Sebastian Schmidt – OEM executive with insightful analysis on CT lung cancer screening.
  • Vikas Shah, MD – Radiopaedia managing editor. Come for the educational content, stay for the dart takes. 
  • Ben White, MD – Excellent insights into the vagaries of being a working radiologist.
  • Reza Zahiri – Detailed LinkedIn posts that deconstruct the financial positions of medical imaging vendors.

Healthcare Newsletters and Sites

Looking to get out of the radiology niche and broaden your horizons? Check out some of these healthcare newsletters and websites.

The Takeaway

This list should cover all your bases for staying informed about the latest developments in radiology news, especially in the red-hot AI segment. Or, just sign up for The Imaging Wire and we’ll do it for you.

PS – As always, if there’s any radiology publications or healthcare news sources that should be on this list, let us know!

Earnings Season Momentum

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As medical imaging vendors wrap up another quarterly earnings season, most radiology companies for the November to January period continued with the momentum they showed in the fall of 2023. 

Large multimodality OEMs in particular saw continued success, with most saying that hospital capital equipment purchasing is crawling back to a normal level. Smaller vendors and niche players were more likely to struggle, on the other hand. 

Accuray – This radiation therapy vendor saw sales at constant exchange rates drop (-8% to $106M) while its net loss grew (-$9.6M vs. -$1.9M). 

Canon – Canon’s medical business unit enjoyed strength in Europe and Japan and in MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound, propelling the division to record quarterly revenues (8.9% to $1.12B) while operating profit boomed (38% to $93.3M). 

Fujifilm – Fujifilm saw revenues grow in its healthcare division (+10% to $1.65B) thanks to steady sales of endoscopes and CT/MRI scanners. The company has also seen strong sales of mobile X-ray systems in the US and PACS and 3D software in the US and Europe.  

GE HealthCare – GE HealthCare turned in a strong final quarter in its first full year as an independent public company thanks to good revenue growth (5% to $5.21B), with segment revenue increasing in imaging (4%), pharmaceutical diagnostics (25%), and patient care solutions (5%), making up for a decline in ultrasound (-1%). Net income slipped on lower margins (-27% to $416M). 

Hologic – Hologic continued to put supply chain problems in the rearview mirror, seeing quarterly revenue jump in its breast health business (12% to $378M). The company’s overall net income spiked (32% to $247M). 

Konica Minolta – Revenue after currency adjustment edged up in Konica Minolta’s medical business (2% to $236M) but the division posted an operating loss (-$11M) on “restrained investments” that slowed the US hospital market.  

Philips – Philips saw revenues after currency adjustment grow 5% in its diagnosis and treatment division for its final quarter of the fiscal year ($2.7B), while operating income slipped ($142M vs. $200M). Sales grew in the high single digits in image-guided therapy. 

Siemens Healthineers – Strong revenue growth in its Varian radiation oncology business (22%) helped offset a decline in COVID-19 antigen testing to propel an overall increase in Siemens’ first fiscal quarter sales. The company’s imaging segment grew 5.3% to $3B and advanced therapies was up 5% to $511M, while Varian reported sales of $981M.

Varex – Due to a 13% drop in medical segment sales, Varex saw quarterly revenues decline (-8% to $190M). The digital X-ray vendor fell into the red for the period against the year-ago quarter (-$400k vs. $3.2M).

The Takeaway

This earning season’s results show that radiology continues to emerge from COVID’s long shadow with building momentum. Future earnings periods will hopefully demonstrate continued prosperity.

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