This issue marks the beginning of SCAN's 10th year of publishing.It's an accomplishment in which we take some pride, given therapidly changing nature of the medical imaging industry. Through the years, we've tried to give you an insider's lookat
This issue marks the beginning of SCAN's 10th year of publishing.It's an accomplishment in which we take some pride, given therapidly changing nature of the medical imaging industry.
Through the years, we've tried to give you an insider's lookat developments in the imaging marketplace. We believe that ourlongevity and experience enable us to offer the perspective neededto sort out what is often a cacophony of voices. We hope thatthis perspective has helped you navigate the sweeping changesthe industry has experienced since the supercharged days of scannerpurchasing gave way to an era of cost-cutting and consolidationbrought on by managed care.
Our first issue, dated July 8, 1987, illustrates how much thingshave changed since those early days. Our lead story discussedthe pending merger of Picker and Philips, a merger that ultimatelyfell through the next year. Other stories covered the followingtopics:
-Brian Casey, Editor
GE HealthCare Unveils Enhanced LesionID Pro at SNMMI Conference
Published: June 21st 2025 | Updated: June 21st 2025Emphasizing a zero-click experience, the updated LesionID Pro software, to be introduced at the SNMMI conference, reportedly provides AI-powered automated insights into whole-body tumor burden with PET and SPECT imaging.
Where Things Stand with the Radiologist Shortage
June 18th 2025A new report conveys the cumulative impact of ongoing challenges with radiologist residency positions, reimbursement, post-COVID-19 attrition rates and the aging of the population upon the persistent shortage of radiologists in the United States.
FDA Clears Ultrasound AI Detection for Pleural Effusion and Consolidation
June 18th 2025The 14th FDA-cleared AI software embedded in the Exo Iris ultrasound device reportedly enables automated detection of key pulmonary findings that may facilitate detection of pneumonia and tuberculosis in seconds.