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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 40 Radiology Resources

Posted on by Brian Casey

We’re pleased to announce The Imaging Wire’s updated list of top radiology resources for 2025 – the people and publications we rely on to find the most interesting medical imaging stories. 

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll notice we’ve expanded the list from 35 resources last year to 40 this year – not only does “top 40” have a nice ring to it, but a broader list better captures the amazing range of voices in the medical imaging industry.

Another major development since last year was an exodus of science and medical professionals from Twitter/X to the BlueSky platform. Some radiology thought leaders abandoned X entirely, while others have kept accounts going on both services as they wrestle with the conundrum of abandoning audiences built on Twitter over many years.

Regardless of platform, this list of top radiology resources should keep you well-informed about healthcare’s top medical specialty.

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.
  • CTisUs – Excellent site for radiology content run by the legendary radiologist Elliott Fishman, MD.
  • Medality Radiology Report Podcast – Medality CEO Daniel Arnold interviews the biggest names in medical imaging.
  • radHQ.net Forums – Public bulletin board that’s a great place to hear what keeps radiologists up at night. 
  • Radiopaedia – Excellent site for educational radiology content with global focus.
  • Signify Research – 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. Here are a few of the best.

AI and Imaging IT

Business and Vendors

  • Jan Beger – OEM executive with insightful high-level thoughts on AI.
  • Morris Panner – Imaging IT executive with cogent takes on the intersection of technology and patient care. 
  • Sebastian Schmidt – OEM executive with thought-provoking analysis of CT lung cancer screening.
  • Reza Zahiri – Detailed LinkedIn posts that deconstruct the financial positions of medical imaging vendors.

Education

Legal and Regulatory 

  • Tobias Gilk – Radiology’s conscience on MRI safety. 
  • Tom Greeson – The authority for perspectives on legal issues in radiology.
  • Hugh Harvey, MD – No better source on international AI regulation.

Practice Management and Leadership

HEALTHCARE NEWSLETTERS AND WEBSITES 

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. Or, just sign up for The Imaging Wire and we’ll do it for you.

PS – As always, if there’s any radiology influencers that should be on this list, let us know!

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.

Report from ECR 2024

Posted on by Brian Casey

ECR 2024 kicked off yesterday in Vienna, Austria, with European radiology professionals gathering to celebrate the field and demonstrate the latest in medical imaging research and technology. 

As we noted in last year’s coverage, ECR has bounced back strongly from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • While this year’s attendance numbers aren’t in yet, the rooms and halls of Austria Center Vienna appear to be just as crowded as in the pre-pandemic days.

In particular, the show’s opening ceremony on Wednesday evening was standing room only, with attendees delighting in friendly banter on the future of AI and radiology between congress president Carlo Catalano, MD, and Ameca, an AI-powered animatronic robot. 

From a content perspective, this year’s meeting continues a strong focus on AI.

Some highpoints from the first few days are as follows:

The Takeaway
Based on the first two days, ECR 2024 is off to a great start. We’ll be featuring additional coverage in upcoming issues, so be sure to come back, and check out our YouTube channel and LinkedIn page for video highlights from the conference.

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!

The 35 Best Radiology Newsletters, Blogs, and Websites to Follow

Posted on by Jake Fishman

We’re dedicating today’s Top Story to the people and publications that I rely on to find the most interesting medical imaging stories. Assuming that you already subscribe to The Imaging Wire, these are the 35 other newsletters, websites, blogs, and accounts to follow if you want to know what’s happening in radiology.

I’ll always check the mainstream radiology news websites (Aunt Minnie, Health Imaging, et al.) and the major medical imaging journals (RSNA, EJR, JACR, etc.), but in order to find news that you won’t see elsewhere and understand how it impacts radiology, the juiciest stories usually come from the people of medical imaging.

  • Brian Casey Insights – Brian is the GOAT of radiology news and he has some big stuff coming up.
  • AI for Radiology – Kicky will get you caught up on AI quickly, and she’s an actual radiology AI insider.
  • Signify Research – Home of the best radiology analysis, backed by actual market data.
  • Dr. Lauren Oakden-Rayner – My favorite radiology blogger. Her posts don’t just cover the news, they are the news.
  • Ben White, MD – Excellent insights into the business of being a working radiologist.
  • Aunt Minnie Forums – The Rads on the AM Forums can get nasty, but their insights are nice.
  • Hardian Health – A must read if you’re trying to navigate AI regulatory issues.
  • PACSMan – When Mike sent us our first hatemail I was pumped that someone was reading, and his Aunt Minnie editorials keep us pumped. 
  • Tom Greeson – Tom’s ReedSmith posts are a great way to know which radiology stories are actually significant and why.

The Best Radiology Social Media “Influencers” to Follow

Nowadays the juiciest news isn’t even published, it’s posted. And it’s often posted by these legends of radiology social media.

The Best Healthcare Newsletters and Sites

It can be pretty comfy inside the radiology news bubble, but imaging is just one part of healthcare. That’s what makes these newsletters and websites from outside the reading room so important.

The Takeaway

If you want to stay informed about radiology news and know what’s going on across healthcare, these sources will give you everything you need. You can also join over 10k medical imaging lifers and sign up for The Imaging Wire and we’ll do it for you.

PS – If there’s any radiology publications or healthcare news sources that should be on this list, let me know!

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