Radiologists January 5, 2026
VC Radiology Funding Drops January 5, 2026
Venture capital investment in radiology peaked in 2021 at just over $2B and has been on a slow decline since then. That’s according to a study in JACR that documents the ebb and flow of VC investment, in particular its shift to companies developing AI algorithms. VC investment is the lifeblood of any industry built […]
Medical Imaging December 18, 2025
Top 10 Radiology Stories of 2025 December 18, 2025
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… 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 […]
Breast Imaging December 15, 2025
Risk-Based Mammo Screening – Ready for Prime Time? December 15, 2025
Is mammography screening based on patient risk ready to take over for age-based screening? Results from the WISDOM study presented at last week’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and published simultaneously in JAMA suggest that while risk-based screening has its merits, more work may need to be done. Cancer screening exams like mammography have reduced […]
Medical Imaging December 15, 2025
Top 10 Radiology Videos of 2025 December 15, 2025
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 […]
Artificial Intelligence December 11, 2025
FDA AI Approvals Surge Past 1k for Radiology December 11, 2025
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 FDA regularly releases the list in what’s become a closely watched barometer of […]
Medical Imaging December 9, 2025
RSNA 2025 Video Highlights December 9, 2025
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. But that dream has been a […]
Contrast December 8, 2025
Risks of Rising Contrast Use December 8, 2025
The use of contrast media in medical imaging procedures has been rising steadily in recent years, a trend that creates environmental risks. So says a new study in JAMA Network Open that documents growth in contrast use over the past 13 years. Contrast is an essential part of many imaging exams, helping radiologists better visualize […]
Medical Imaging December 4, 2025
Snow Doesn’t Slow RSNA 2025 December 4, 2025
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 […]
CT Scanners December 1, 2025
CT Lung Screening Leads RSNA’s First Day December 1, 2025
Day 1 of RSNA 2025 is in the books, and new research into CT lung cancer screening dominated the scientific sessions at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Lung cancer screening is drawing attention as screening programs go into effect internationally. Some highlights from Sunday (with handy session numbers to help you follow along) include… The Takeaway RSNA […]
Imaging IT November 23, 2025
GE to Buy Intelerad in Massive $2.3B Acquisition November 23, 2025
In what could be the biggest radiology IT acquisition in years, GE HealthCare will acquire medical image management software company Intelerad in a purchase valued at $2.3B. The acquisition will bolster GE’s position in the outpatient image management segment, which is rapidly shifting from on-premises PACS models to cloud-based environments. Intelerad was founded in Montreal […]
Artificial Intelligence November 21, 2025
Next-Generation AI Platform Redefines Radiology Workflow Standards November 21, 2025
AI is no longer being viewed as a diagnostic aid but as essential medical infrastructure. Nowhere is that more apparent than in lung screening, with Germany and other European Union countries increasingly embedding AI into their lung cancer screening guidelines and pilot programs. This evolution will be on display at RSNA 2025, where Coreline Soft […]
Artificial Intelligence November 20, 2025
RP Acquires Vision AI Firm Cognita Imaging November 20, 2025
Radiology Partners ramped up its investment in AI by acquiring Cognita Imaging, a startup that’s developed AI vision language models for analyzing CT and X-ray images and drafting initial radiology reports. RP executives see the acquisition as going beyond traditional point-source AI models and toward a future where AI automates much of the traditional image […]
Imaging IT November 19, 2025
An All-in-One Radiology Platform Built for the AI Era November 19, 2025
Early in the COVID pandemic, software engineer Shiva Suri found himself working from home alongside his radiologist mother in his parents’ basement. What he saw would lead him to build New Lantern, an AI-native platform set to disrupt the legacy radiology software market. Suri witnessed his “world-class radiologist” mom wasting far too much time switching […]
Breast Imaging November 17, 2025
Mammo Screening Deserts Limit Access November 17, 2025
It’s no secret that there are sharp regional differences in healthcare access in the U.S. But a new report puts a price on the access problem as it pertains to mammography – nearly 10k additional cases of breast cancer a year due to limited access in “cancer screening deserts” that don’t have mammography equipment. Mammography […]
MR Scanners November 16, 2025
Why MRI Providers Make Patient Comfort a Top Priority November 16, 2025
Smart MRI providers know patient comfort is linked to profitability. After all, the comfort quotient impacts image quality, diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction. When patients are claustrophobic or uncomfortable, it negatively impacts MRI providers… But it doesn’t have to be this way. Providers should seek out high-performance MRI systems designed with patient comfort […]
Imaging IT November 13, 2025
Radiology Untethered: Sirona’s Approach to Unified Radiology November 13, 2025
Radiology stands at a breaking point. Hospitals and imaging practices are overwhelmed by fragmented IT systems, cumbersome technology integrations, and staff burnout. Medical imaging is the central hub through which more than 80% of healthcare data flows, but it’s become hobbled by technology that was never designed to work together. Sirona Medical is changing the […]
Cardiac Imaging November 13, 2025
Opportunistic Screening Takes Big Step Forward November 13, 2025
Opportunistic screening took a big step forward this week with new research in Nature Scientific Reports showing how an AI algorithm from Riverain Technologies was able to calculate coronary artery calcium scores from non-contrast CT scans – with performance close to that of radiologists. Opportunistic screening gives radiologists the chance to detect clinical conditions other […]
Cardiac Imaging November 10, 2025
CAC Research Leads Imaging at AHA 2025 November 10, 2025
The 2025 American Heart Association annual conference wraps up today, and cardiac imaging has been a major focus in New Orleans. In particular, research has highlighted imaging’s power to predict future cardiac events – and guide treatment to prevent them. Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT is a great example, as CAC scores can predict […]
Imaging Policy November 6, 2025
Medicare Payment Pushback to 2026 Physician Rates November 6, 2025
CMS gave U.S. medical specialists a fright on Halloween with the publication of its final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The new MPFS rates lock in a controversial “efficiency adjustment” for specialist physicians (including radiologists) and continue a decline in Medicare payment rates for specialists. Physicians have long complained about low reimbursement rates in the […]