10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2022

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CONTENT CONTENT Cover Story 18 26 Stringing a Powerful Cord of Futuristic Data-centric Computer Vision Flourishing Healthcare with Exquisite Solutions 08 Facilitating Early Detection through 36 32 Junctioning Healthcare and An Anecdote of Health, Disruptive Technology Technology Hope, and Healing! A r t i c l e s 22 30 40 Imaging Solutions to Impact of CRM in Medical Imaging e Future of AI in Medical Imaging solutions Effective Patient Care

Pooja Bansal Editor-in-Chief Company Featuring Brief Anish Miller Senior Editor Bot Image™, Inc is a medical imaging software company Shrutika Khedekar Managing Editor Bot Image Inc Randall Jones that utilizes artificial intelligence technology for magnetic botimageai.com CEO and Founder Saloni, Drishti Assisting Editors resonance imaging interpretation. Co-designer Art & Design Head Visualiser David King Covera Health uses clinically-validated science-based tools Covera Health Luciano D'Elia Sonia Raizada to help doctors enhance their care, ensuring patients get the coverahealth.com CEO Paul Belin right diagnosis, and enabling the healthcare system to support quality improvement at scale. Art & Picture Editor Mrunalinee Deshmukh Encord enables every company to harness the power of AI Eric Landau Encord by building applications that support training and Business Development Manager Amy Jones encord.com Co-founder and CEO validation of models. Marketing Manager John Smith Sarah Wilson, John Smith, Alex Vincent Business Development Executives Medical Imaging Consultancy work alongside early to mid- Medical Imaging Kelli, Bill, Anna Deepak Behera Sales Executives stage start-up teams, to bring clarity to the development Consultancy roadmap of imaging technologies and radiopharmaceuticals. MD medicalimagingconsultancy.com Technical Head Jacob Smile David, Robert Amar Sawant Technical Consultants Assistant Technical Head Mirada Medical develops medical imaging and AI powered automation software applications that provide simple and Jon DeVries Mirada Medical Limited accessible solutions to complex image analysis problems in mirada-medical.com CEO the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases. Alina Sege Digital Marketing Manager Renuka Kulkarni SME-SMO Executives Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Dr. Jannis Fischer Posotrigo AG offers precision medicine and makes (Co-founder and CEO) Gemson Positrigo AG functional imaging accessible for people worldwide. positrigo.com Dr. Max Ahnen (Co-founder and COO) Research Analyst Eric Smith Circulation Manager Tanaji Fartade QMENTA is an all-in-one platform that provides AI- QMENTA Vesna Prchkovska powered cloud solutions for imaging-based clinical trials, qmenta.com Co-founder sales@insightscare.com from data management to AI analysis. July, 2022 Contact Us: Quibim develops quantitative biomarkers, companion Quibim Insights Success Media Tech LLC Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. Ángel Alberich Bayarri diagnostics and other imaging tools for systems biology quibim.com Founder 555 Metro Place North, Suite 100, Office No. 22, Rainbow Plaza, Shivar Chowk, applications, from immuno-oncology to neurology. Dublin, OH 43017, United States Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411017 Phone - 302-319-9947 Phone - India: 7410033802, 74100058552 Sirona Medical Inc. is addressing the needs of today’s Email: info@insightscare.com Email: info@insightscare.com radiology practices with a novel cloud-native platform Cameron Andrews Sirona Medical, Inc For Subscription: www.insightscare.com For Subscription: www.insightscare.com that unifies radiology IT applications – worklist, viewer, sironamedical.com CEO reporter, and AI – onto a single, streamlined Workspace. https://twitter.com/Insightscare Follow us on : www.facebook.com/InsightsCare/ Vital Healthcare Group is partnering with I-Med Radiology Dr. Arun Chauhan Vital Radiology Services Network, one the world's largest medical imaging providers, vitalrad.co.uk Founder to deliver expert reporting services to the UK Copyright © 2022 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from Insights success. Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. Insights Care is powered by Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.

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n undetermined and unsettled times, one must be open to spontaneous changes. If one can utilize these I challenges to climb uphill and reach the next level, one can bring a disruptive change with an innovative and open- minded approach. Having such a solution-oriented approach in the healthcare niche and bringing about highly accurate MRI interpretation software to the physicians describes Bot Image. Its software interprets multi-parametric and bi- parametric MRI using random forest with instance weighting and MR segmentation by deep learning with holistically nested networks. Having a zeal to bring about a positive change and save lives is Bot Image, Inc's CEO and Founder, Dr. Randall W. Jones. He harnesses the power of blending AI with other diagnostic mediums in order to bring a substantial improvement in clinical outcomes. His dedicated effort and focused engagement have brought about a disruptive change in the healthcare niche. poor radiological accuracy when he was invited to compete for the commercialization and marketing of the NIH Dive into their exhilarating story to know more about Bot invention. "Wonderful timing," he thought, as "this could Image, Inc., and Dr Randall's journey so far in the save me a year or two of development time at least." After healthcare sector. winning the license, Jones then turned to contacts he had made while touring with his prostate antenna and found The Inception Tale willing contributors of prostate MRI data for the further development of the software. Dr. Randall W. Jones (PhD, MBA) formed Bot Image LLC in late 2018 after competing for and winning a competition With additional data and seed monies in hand, Dr. Jones to license unique Artificial Intelligence (AI) software for changed the organization to Bot Image, Inc., co-founding it interpreting Prostate MRI, recently developed and with Dr. John F. Feller, MD, and their associated published by the National Institutes of Health. This wasn't companies, ScanMed LLC (Omaha, NE) and Desert the first company Dr. Jones formed that involved Prostate Medical Imaging, Inc. (Now part of Halo Dx, Indian Wells, MRI. He founded Resonance Innovations which later CA). The journey of Bot Image, Inc. became yet another became ScanMed LLC in 2015, whose main product new chapter in Jones' life. became, and still is, a dedicated prostate/pelvic wearable MRI antenna. Twirling Around Improving Healthcare The purpose of this device is to significantly improve the Bot Image's core values are Dr. Jones 'core values. They are diagnostic resolution of the MR images with the end goal of TM TM Integrating AI into Healthcare products, ProstatID and QT Prostate MRI . The former is there to improve healthcare outcomes while making a good enhancing radiologists' diagnostic accuracy, or "reader for real-time concurrent MRI interpretation by a licensed honest living practicing it. Jones asserts, "It is truly an performance," as it is called. However, as Jones travelled Bot Image's services today are AI-assisted interpretation of physician. Similarly, the latter is a Quality and Training emotionally rewarding experience witnessing one's about the US and Europe demonstrating this new antenna or Prostate MRI delivered via SaaS using secure and HIPPA algorithm to assist radiologists in reviewing cases and invention bring about positive change in a fellow human's "coil," he learned that very few radiologists were highly compliant VPN communication and/or software installed educating themselves with the aid of the AI output. life and occasionally saving that life."Bot Image's mission experienced at interpreting prostate MRI and detecting behind the medical facilities firewall on their secure server. is to blend artificial intelligence (AI) with other diagnostic cancer. In fact, their statistical accuracy presented in peer- Many software providers facilitate radiological workflow Non-invasive Diagnosis mediums and bring about substantial improvements in reviewed literature was quite shockingly low. by automatically organizing and displaying various series of clinical outcomes that matter most: Improved Cancer patient studies. However, they are not detecting and Bot Images' Prostate Cancer detection and training products Screening, Detection, Classification, and Grading using That brings Jones to a full circle as he was contemplating classifying cancerous lesions such as are Bot Images's are available today; however, its algorithm is fully non-invasive imaging technologies such as MRI and CT. starting an AI company to address this concerning issue of

"statements like above really get the conversation started with healthcare professionals, especially those specialists that are always advancing and promoting new ways of thinking and problem-solving." He further talks about the setbacks in the healthcare niche, wherein it is unfortunate that the healthcare industry, in general, is extremely stodgy and slow to adopt new ideas, technologies, and methods. He has lived this for the last 29 years fighting the system, pushing against resistance to change, and persistently demonstrating better methods or improved devices. With changing times, more frequently now, one finds those believers or early adopters, and significant breakthroughs can happen. Enlightening Budding Entrepreneurs Jones' advice to the budding entrepreneurs who wish to adaptable to train for the detection of other cancers such as venture into the medical imaging niche is to deep dive into liver, brain, and pancreatic cancer. Its sites are set on these understanding all of the obstacles because the problem to become its next products. In addition to this, Dr. Jones solution is just one of many. states, "our goal is not merely to detect and diagnose, but also to differentiate killer cancers from those less Jones further states, "Seriously, there are significant virulent–the true holy grail of non-invasive diagnostics." obstacles or barriers to entry if you plan on starting your own business, but great inventions/ideas backed by Advocating Evolution and Furtherance adequate funding can overcome those obstacles! It isn't for the faint of heart, and you'd better be ready to put up your When Jones was asked his opinion on aligning newer own assets (house, land, and car) as collateral if you seek technological developments with their offerings, he stated, loans to do it."

Melanie Jones Dr. Patrick Browning, MD Dr. Randall Jones, PhD Execu?ve Sponsor, (Board Director) Chief Medical Officer Founder & CTO (Board Director) and integrate its technologies into their platforms, either Jasser Dhaouadi, MS Hans Johnson, PhD Carlee Seeba Dr. Ethan Ulrich, PhD Natalie Hussey, MDY through strategic partnerships, alliances, or simple So?ware Engineer Cogni?ve Solu?ons Architect DevOps QA Manager Lead So?ware Engineer Clinical Project Director contracts. Bot Image already has a number of high-profile academic supporters who have tried the software and are planning to submit several scientific articles resulting from ProstatID's AI Focus Feasibility Development FDA Clearance Key Milestones clinical studies to peer-reviewed journals. The first was recently presented at the annual ISMRM meeting in • FDA 510(k) prosecu?on completed 11.6 London, and three others are to follow this year. Prostate • FDA Clearance expected Q3’22 The company has conducted two successful clinical studies • MRI Lung AI feasibility expected Lung on ProstatID and has recently positively concluded conclusion Q3’22 discussions with the FDA on the latest study and its claims; Invivo therefore, it expects approval in Q3 of this year. This will • Invivo cancer grading feasibility complete cancer literally open doors to many new clients who have been and gathering addi?onal data for grading comple?on of development waiting for this formal approval as well as to the investment failures, he has achieved what no one else can. Physicians community who have also expressed keen interest. • Correla?ve studies expected Q4’22 are trained to understand a complex system and work Brain within it. Randy [Dr. Jones] reimagines the system itself. Both will support the addition of more highly skilled The Elon Musk of modern MRI development." An early user coders, software writers, managers, physician advisors, data • Exclusive license patent-pending of ProstatID – Dr. Benjamin B. McDaniel aMRI • Begin AI feasibility Q4’22 collection, creation of additional disease detecting software, Biomarker more clinical studies, and more product diversity. Dr. Jones "It's rare to meet such a driven and talented inventor and believes, "2022 will be the beginning of a very sharp entrepreneur like Randy Jones. I've had the great pleasure ramp-up in growth overall as the foundations are all laid, of working with him in my role as CMO of BOT Image. His and products are ready for distribution. We are projecting ability to balance the competing demands of scientific exponential growth over the next five years as we bring development and running a successful business is unlike He also recommends having some real experiences working Upscaling Bot Image these additional products online." any I have seen before. And to top it off, he is as engaging in the medical imaging industry and seeing the product as any of the visionaries in Silicon Valley - a true creation process and the hurdles of regulatory approval and While talking about scaling Bot Image, Jones states, "it is Essential Endorsements renaissance man! I have zero doubt that everyone will enjoy distribution challenges, which are very important. He currently expanding its marketing and will soon initiate a and benefit from this book." Another early user of ProstatID asserts, "this theme is one of the primary reasons for robust PR campaign to inform and educate the medical "The problem with most translational science is that you and also CMO of Bot Image, Inc. writing my book, so I would encourage one to get a copy community of its first products and those works-in- seldom get good feedback between the scientist and the – Dr. Patrick D. Browning when it is formally announced by Forbes Books in August." progress." Additionally, the company is expanding its end-user. By being relentless, actively working on both ends business relationships with those who wish to collaborate of the process without the middlemen, and learning from

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10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solu?on Providers 2022 Stringing a Powerful Cord of Futuris?c Data-centric Computer Vision nnovations do not have to be always solving huge labels. Again the result was outstanding with the highest problems. Rather powerful innovations are those expense clinician seeing 16X labelling efficiency I which solve everyday issues for those who are the improvement, cutting down the model development time most important social contributors like healthcare givers. from one year to two months and a 6.4X average increase in This is the story of such an innovative company which is labelling efficiency for GI videos. stringing a powerful cord between technology and healthcare professionals by using futuristic data-centric Furthermore, MSK adopted Encord to build custom label computer vision. structures for pulmonary thrombosis projects, thus making them entirely feasible for the company. Today, Machine Doctors in the Division of Nephrology, at Stanford learning and data operations teams of all sizes use Medicine, were facing a complex problem. They had to use Encord's collaborative applications, automation features, three different kinds of software to identify, annotate, and and APIs to build models and annotate, manage, and Eric Landau count podocytes and glomeruli in microscopy images. evaluate their datasets. Co-founder and CEO Similarly, King's College London had been using clinicians Encord to annotate pre-cancerous polyp videos had prohibitively In Eric's words, "We work with some of the world's leading high costs to produce large datasets. Likewise, Memorial AI companies, enterprises, hospitals, and research Sloan Kettering Cancer Center staff were finding detecting institutions." and classifying vena cava filters in complex label structures (ontologies) rendered existing and open-source tools Elaborating on his own journey Erics shares that during his unusable. undergrad, he studied physics. He began a PhD but left to take a job in finance. After almost a decade of working in Simply, in the words of King's College's Director for finance, Eric was ready for a new challenge. He joined an Encord's Hall of Fame Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, this has been like mental entrepreneur network here in London, which is where he torture to them. As the director and many more heads of met Ulrik. Ulrik told Eric about his seed idea for Encord, Encord was named by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising private AI such institutions were living in the agony thinking they had stressing the need to solve the data bottleneck by companies of 2022. In this interview, King's College Hospital's Director for to endure it lifelong, came along Encord and using the automating data annotation in medical AI and beyond. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Dr Bu Hayee discusses how Encord's tool eliminated power of advanced technologies like AI and ML, first its Co-founder and CEO, Eric Landau convinced Stanford to Erics reveals, "I thought it was the best startup idea I had the "mental torture" of manual data labelling. use Encord's annotation tools and SDK to automate heard, and it was a lot better than the ones I had had, so we segmentations, count, and calculate sizes of segments. The founded the company and began solving the problems In this NVIDIA post, Fareedc Iqbal, the CEO of SurgEase, a company that offers result was astonishing, as with Encord, Stanford researchers associated with putting together and managing high-quality telepresence technology for gastroenterology, said, "Encord's software has been reduced experiment duration from an average of 21 to 4 training data for machine learning models." instrumental in aiding us in solving some of the hardest problems in endoscopic disease days (80%) while processing 3X the number of images. assessment.” In an interview with Insights Care, Eric spoke at length Eric also convinced Dr Bu Hayee, the Director from King's about the inception, the journey and their future plans for Encord's technology has been used by Stanford University, King's College London, and College to deploy Encord's micro-model module to increase Encord. Herein are the highlights of that exclusive Memorial Sloan Kettering. Case studies with links to academic papers are available clinician labelling efficiency and automate 97% of produced interview. on Encord's website https://encord.com/ 18 19 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

Eric, please brief our audience about Encord and kindly However, until recently, the AI world has been very model- tell us the source of inspiration for venturing into the centric, so healthcare professionals haven't been able to use medical imaging niche. AI to its full potential. By taking a data-centric approach to AI and focusing on improving the quality and quantity of We are an early-stage startup that provides a computer- the training data used to train medical AI models, we can vision-first platform for annotating and managing training eliminate potential demographic biases and make model data. When my co-founder Ulrik was studying at Imperial predictions as realistic as possible to what happens in a College London, he worked on a project where he was clinical setting. Because we want medical professionals to visualizing scale image datasets for medical AI. Through be able to use AI in practice in a way that's consistent with this work, he realized the difficulties that doctors face when the values of the medical profession, Encord has focused on labelling these images. Hand labelling medical images take delivering an efficient, user-friendly platform that allows an enormous amount of time, so Encord started off working for all the security, privacy, and integrity expected when in the medical imaging field because he understood how handling patient data. suboptimal the data annotation process was, and how it could be done a lot more efficiently if doctors had a Kindly elaborate upon the services that make Encord technological solution for it. stand out as one of themost advanced medical imaging solution providers in the modern healthcare industry. Can you elaborate upon the core values on which Encord is built, what is its vision and mission? We are technologically focused. We knew this problem needed a more sustainable, long-term solution than the At Encord, we value curiosity and a growth mentality. Our current solutions which were built upon improving manual team prioritizes humility– being willing to learn from labelling processes or increasing the amount of manual mistakes– and resourcefulness–being scrappy and creative labellers. Rather than continue to throw a lot of doctors at when solving new problems– which enables them to the problem, we wanted to create a technological solution develop great products and deliver high-quality customer that used doctors' time as efficiently as possible. The micro- support. model technology we developed enables doctors to automate data labelling with just a handful of manually Encord's mission is to accelerate the pace of data-centric labelled images. We are the only company that provides an AI in medicine so that healthcare institutions and medical automated solution to the problem of annotating training professionals can reap the benefits of this technology. AI data. has the potential to make healthcare and medical treatments A healthcare provider could use a very sophisticated model, Talk to doctors, nurses, AI professionals, and as many other increasingly proactive rather than reactive. We are also very hands-on from a company-to-consumer but if the model hasn't been trained on a vast amount of data stakeholders as you can. Really listen to them to understand perspective. We don't throw one-size-fits-all solutions at a that is reflective of the patient population, then the their experience and the challenges they're encountering. A lot problem; instead, we really try to understand each technology and its outputs will be fundamentally flawed. of entrepreneurs will speak first and say, "This is what I think individual customer's needs to make sure they get the the problem is," but that's not the right approach. solution most likely to work for their existing issues. Healthcare providers need to put processes in place that Encord’s mission is to validate the technology and make sure it delivers valuable, First, you listen, then you synthesize the information you've accelerate the pace of What is your opinion on healthcare providers' aligning real-world patient care. Conditional upon that, they learned in all of these conversations to understand the their offerings with newer technological developments, shouldn't be shy about or afraid of using technology problem, and finally, you begin to formulate a solution from data-centric AI in especially when it comes to catering to the dynamic because it can be immensely useful in delivering patient that starting point. needs of the healthcare space? care. medicine so that How do you envision scaling Encord's services and We are technologically forward-thinking, so we encourage healthcare institutions What advice would you like to give to the budding operations in 2022 and beyond? healthcare providers to align their offerings with newer entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into and medical technological developments. That said, those technological the medical imaging niche that you are catering to? We're going to continue the growth of the team and expand solutions also have to work and deliver real-world value, so geographically, with a particular focus on the U.S. market professionals can reap the technology shouldn't just be used because of the hype Don't assume you know the answer to the problem or even where we are working to establish a stronger presence. We surrounding it. When it comes to machine learning, this is the problem itself. You need to talk to a lot of people to also have exciting new healthcare-focused partnerships in the the benets of this where the power of data-centric AI really comes into play. understand the problem and its solution. Don't be shy about works, with some of the world's best academic institutions and technology. talking to people. industrial AI partners. 20 21 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

Advancing with Tech Impact of CRM in Medical Imaging "Change is the only constant" ikewise, the advancement of humans is inevitable. They keep on changing ways to enhance their L lifestyles, and for that, they keep on developing new habits and practices. These practices have proved to be effective in the betterment of the human species and its health. These effective measures have helped the healthcare sector to grow and provide a safe and comfortable environment to the patients. This has been possible with the revolution that technology has brought. Technology has lent itself to the healthcare sector for the upliftment of a healthy and secure environment. The hospitals have adopted the use of the latest technologies which has been effective in providing error-free results and quick service to the customers. The Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) has been a remedy to ensure this vision in every aspect of the healthcare industry. The sector has also seen massive growth after being introduced to Medical Imaging. CRM has impacted the process of Medical Imaging and keeps on advancing. Below are some given points to see the impacts of CRM on Medical Imaging. Better Understanding of Patients Such advancements in the technology sector have brought people closer to each other by diminishing the issue of distance. Likewise, the distance between the doctor and the 22 23 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

patient has been narrowed out with the use of a Customer This access to the information is also used by the doctors to Relationship Manager (CRM). interact with the previous doctor of the patient. CRM software also gives access to medical tests, diagnoses, and CRM helps doctors in accessing the patient's information previous treatments for a better understanding of the from various data sources. Moreover, it allows gathering situation and to ensure the patient's trust. important details like demographics, social behavior, medical appointment history, and conversation tracking. Easy Sharing and Privacy It ensures the need of having conversations with the For creating a trustworthy environment for the patients, patients via texts, calls, video calls, etc. keeping the information secure is one tough task. The rise of the file-sharing ecosystem after medical imaging Cost-efficient technology has completely diminished the concerns raised for upholding patient data privacy and security. These conversations with the patients have proved to be efficient in understanding the situation by the use of The security of this data has become easy with the use of Medical Imaging. Moreover, once the doctor is aware of the cloud-based platforms and networks. Through such condition, it becomes easy to take the most fitting decisions platforms, the ability to access the images has become easy according to the current situation. and the risk of duplication of images has been reduced empowering the safety of the data. Also, after the use of Medical Imaging, the need for invasive diagnostic procedures such as exploratory surgery Safer Diagnosis or angiography becomes rare. This ensures the patient the reduction of treatment costs and opens the door to healing The well-being and safety of the patient are crucial goals effectively. for the healthcare industry. To ensure these goals medical imaging comes as an aid in understanding the problem in Post-treatment Care the patient's body and helps them in taking better decisions. The process of medical imaging is non-spreading, totally Effective healing is only possible when proper painless and no special preparation is needed in most cases. communication from both sides takes place. The necessity of this communication is eased up by CRM. The software Technologies such as ultrasound allow a medical examiner facilitates the hospital in running all the processes and to study the internal body structures like joints, internal models. CRM automatically sends emails and texts to the organs, vessels, etc. This process is also known as a patients to remind them about planned visits, consumption Sonogram. This is mostly used for pregnant women in their of medicines, provide valuable information, etc. second trimester at 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. These tests are very efficient to keep a check on the health and These messages are not as personal as phone calls but the development of the baby in the uterus. process of following up with the patients has become crucial. Final Judgement Outbound and Inbound Communication Development has been the ultimate goal of the healthcare industry. From providing better service to the availability of Apart from sending messages about the consumption of a solution in emergencies, the healthcare sector has medicines, planned visits, etc, CRM allows the patients to continuously been developing itself to its potential strength. provide information about their present condition, fix an Technology has helped the sector to strengthen its roots appointment if necessary, and ask to change the way of even more. Technological marvels like CRM and medical treatment via chat. imaging are advancing each day to ensure the goal of the healthcare sector. Moreover, the relationship between the These chats and appointments can be connected to the doctor and patient has improved and it aids in the dashboard. This ensures access to the total information knowledge of the problem easily! about the patient, their doctor, history, behavior, and - Harshal Wahane prescription too. 24 www.Insightscare.com July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solu?on Providers 2022 Consultancy ringing new products and technologies to market in I think clinical development, regulatory approval, and the healthcare field can be a challenging feat to market adoption of medical imaging products, especially B manage, given the complexities of today’s global using radiopharmaceuticals, is a complex and niche market trends, cultural considerations, and need for value environment. There are numerous and significant driven solutions. differences to be considered between this type of medicine and other pharma and device industries, including A business’s need and vision, the impact on stakeholders, regulatory pathways, clinical study designs, business needs and marketplace forces, may need careful balancing. A assessment, logistics, and scale of manufacturing and symbiotic relationship among various stakeholders sought supply chain, as well as eventual clinical market and nurtured in a business venture allows not just co- positioning. existence, but also the synergistic possibility of untapped growth potential. The Versatile Leader In recent years, we have seen a paradigm shift in healthcare and new-gen technologies. This includes the rapidly advancing area of radiopharmaceuticals and medical imaging technologies. There is a high need and demand for partners with relevant expertise to support the incoming growth in this extremely specialized and niche area. Deepak Behera, MD at Medical Imaging Consultancy, has set out to support this need by bringing together distinctive proficiencies towards development and commercialization of products and technologies in medical imaging. We discussed withDeepak Behera on his journey towards founding Medical Imaging Consultancy, his core principles, and his views on the changing landscape of healthcare space in general. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion: Please brief our readers about Medical Imaging Deepak Behera Consultancy and kindly tell us the source of your MD inspiration for venturing into the medical imaging Medical Imaging niche. Consultancy 26 www.Insightscare.com July| 2022

strategies. Need drives change, which is often the most challenging network to prepare for launching products onto the market. • Clinical/Medical executive representative for sponsor. roadblock regarding new product design and integration. We offer our clients a variety of services such as clinical (e.g., fractional CMO roles) The need is here, and we are committed to helping to bring development strategy and planning, a customized strategy • Medical/clinical support for clinical operations – the change. plan, product-market analysis, commercialization, and drafting and reviewing of clinical trial protocols and product launch activities. other study documents, reviewing the interpretation of What advice would you like to give to the budding clinical trial data, site visits for training and education. entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into Can you elaborate upon the core values on which If we do good, • US representative for non-US companies. the medical imaging niche you are catering to? Medical Imaging Consultancy is built and its mission? • Medical advice, strategy, and management for good will come investigator-sponsored studies There is a significant need in the medical imaging and The goal of Medical Imaging Consultancy is to nudge • Medical monitoring and consulting for radiopharmaceutical development area. We wholeheartedly healthcare towards a better patient outcome while to us. pharmacovigilance, including being client’s medical welcome more interest in this area. This is a multi-specialty, generating value along the way for all stakeholders. safety officer. multi-dimensional area in need of very many skill-sets. • Clinical/scientific support for business development My team and I aim to be the support information system activities and strategic collaborations. My advice to entrepreneurs venturing into this will be two- companies need to launch them towards future growth and • Product launch and post-marketing medical affairs, fold: one, identify and understand what they want to success. We are vested in our client’s success, and our including development reader training programs, achieve; two, realize that it takes a village to accomplish mission is to guide them to a place where they have the training, and educational materials for field personnel. anything related to medical imaging. Engaging the people tools and knowledge to operate self-sufficiently. • Technology evaluation for investment and business with the right skill-set to achieve their goals will be the key This can be daunting to understand and navigate, and new decisions. to success. MiC’s goal is to become an extension of our client’s team, entrants into this field often struggle to manage these • Clinical support for intellectual property creation. get in their shoes, and endeavor toward our mutual success. complexities. We always encourage new ideas because those will What is your opinion on healthcare providers’ aligning ultimately be the future. Big things always start small, and Given the nature of industry needs, this is much better At the same time, medical imaging and their offerings with newer technological developments, we aim to help turn those ideas into reality. appreciated by our partners and clients as opposed to a radiopharmaceuticals are a rapidly growing field, and new especially when it comes to catering to the dynamic transactional model, where service providers are recruited products addressing a multitude of clinical needs are needs of the healthcare space? How do you envision scaling Medical Imaging and paid for specific deliverables without a solid attachment constantly entering the market. There is a mismatch Consultancy in 2022 and beyond? to the client’s problems and overall vision and strategy. between innovators and people with relevant experience Healthcare is in a major evolutionary re-vamp right now. and understanding of the multiple aspects in this field We have seen a dynamic shift in the practice and Our offering is our personnel and subject matter expertise. Our belief is that if we do good, good will come to us. necessary to take such products to market. management of healthcare over the last few years due to COVID-19. This has created the need for a more fluid We plan to expand by bringing on more expert consultants Kindly elaborate upon the services that make Medical This was the inspiration for establishing Medical Imaging healthcare space, which requires integrated and patient- as well as our footprint on social media and continue our Imaging Consultancy stand out from the competition. Consultancy, or MiC in short. focused technology to be developed. participation in networking events, thus allowing us to expand our community of partners and product placement What makes us stand out is our ability to bring synergy My team and I set out to solve this need by using our Healthcare is currently undergoing the transformation that experts. from various fields and interest in the success of our clients existing and growing knowledge of this industry and transportation went from a ‘taxi only’ to a co-existing ‘taxi as opposed to simply completing a project or getting further partnering with early to mid-stage pharma, biotech, and & Uber’ or vacationing went from a ‘hotel only’ to a co- We are committed to continuous learning so that we can business. device companies to provide strategic and operational existing ‘hotel & AirBnB’ stage. bring new ideas to the table for our clients. Individuals advice related to radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging interested in learning more and becoming a part of Medical Our organization comprises experts in research products. Healthcare is rapidly adopting a hybrid old-school clinic Imaging Consultancy are always welcome for a chat over a development, medical affairs, clinical trial design and plus telemedicine scenario. cup of coffee. support, and regulatory strategy. We are committed to In addition to having an in-house knowledge base, MiC also helping businesses design thoughtful and successful leverages a network of adjacent service providers in In addition, the traditionally closed and siloed healthcare development & marketing plans to minimize time and cost. marketing, payer engagement, regulatory operations, environment is opening up to myriads of possibilities by clinical operations, chemistry, physics, statistics, medical beginning to allow data from various silos to interact with At the same time, maximize efforts for product positioning writing, dosimetry, CROs, clinical trial sites, etc. to fill gaps each other. The potential for data science, machine learning, for marketing, development, and investment potential. and needs for our partners. and even artificial intelligence to impact healthcare is enormous at both individual and population levels. MiC offers a wide range of services, including: Over the years, MiC has built fundamental relationships with major manufacturers and suppliers of We are re-training ourselves on what the healthcare model • Clinical development strategy and planning. radiopharmaceuticals and imaging products, most major should look like, and this is a great place to be for the • Regulatory support in clinical questions and decisions, universities and academic centers in the US, as well as a growth and development of new ideas and tools which will including FDA interactions. vast number of community radiologists and nuclear improve the practice of medicine. • Clinical trial design, including image analysis medicine physicians. We are able to strategically utilize this 28 29 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

Nurturing Future Human diagnosticians usually notice trauma-related researchers from Standford University found that machine imaging and start treating it. In this process, sometimes, the learning tools have the potential to differentiate between fractures are left unattended. two types of lung cancer. The Future But, a patient that is suffering from neck and head trauma Moreover, in the study, the survival rate of the patients was can be assessed accurately by using AI tools. better predicted by machine learning tools than the pathologists classifying tumors grade by grade. of AI in Medical Accurate Diagnosis With the use of machine learning tools, it has become a AI tools are often used to identify pneumothorax and comfortable task to identify the type of cancer and decide Imaging Solutions pneumonia through medical imaging. When the process is the best treatment for the patient and provide the correct done manually and if the patient has already existing lung type of medicine. This enables the doctors to provide conditions, the spotting may face difficulties. personalized medication to specifically target the disease. n the modern world, the concept of being limited has span. One such marvel that the healthcare industry has been Anyway, the usage of AI can accurately identify them and Determination of the Risk been in the bin. In every aspect of society, the sky is the using is medical imaging. But, technology seeks no limits. also reduces the time of diagnosis. Moreover, AI can I limit! The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed efficiently identify high-risk patients that are suspected of Apart from providing personalized medication, AI also has the way of this process. pneumothorax. It is the introduction of air pockets between the ability to specify the potential risks for future illnesses. The idea of being limitless with the use of limited resources the chest wall and lungs that can be the result of invasive has been lightened up by the advancing technologies which How is AI changing the medical sector? interventions. This condition can be deadly, if not provided Researchers found in a study that with the combination of ensure everything is possible. The curiosity to achieve with the correct medication. AI can identify the degree of clinical data and AI imaging techniques, doctors can everything has massively boosted the process of Let us peek into it. severity easily. enhance the predictive model in the determination of risk development. This boost has been carried out in every for a patient to have a heart attack. industry these days. Companies compete with each other to Identifying Fractures Perfect Identification secure their position at the top along with the goal of the Moreover, researchers located in an analysis that coronary development of the human species. The healthcare industry utilizes technology to its optimum Medical imaging is often used for the diagnosis of breast 18F-NaF uptake on PET and quantitative coronary plaque strength. The use of AI tools has been efficient in detecting characteristics on CT angiography have been cancer. In such cases, the microcalcification of tissue can be This goal is crucially shared by the healthcare industry. soft tissue injuries and fractures that are not visible to the invisible or rigid to be found harmful. If it is wrongly complementary and sturdy predictors of coronary heart Moreover, the sector has seen exponential growth in a short human eye. This ensures the doctors in understanding the identified, it can be the reason for unwanted tests and attack risk in sufferers of traditional coronary artery exact problem and makes a confident decision about their treatments. If it is missed, the risk of advancement of cancer ailment. diagnosis. might increase. Also, with the help of artificial intelligence, machine Situations as such can be avoided with the use of AI, it aids learning methods can enhance the accuracy of medicine, to enhance the accuracy and use of the components of and medical screenings, determine a patient's risk factors quantitative imaging to specify the microcalcification. It and unburden the load of the doctors. would reduce the rate of unnecessary biopsies. Concluding Second Opinion through AI With this disburden, doctors have found the need for Many results contain problematic images, which sometimes technology in their practice as a key factor for better results. end up making the radiologists puzzled. This can be sorted AI has proven to be effective and accurate in pinpointing by running AI in the background and gaining a second the exact disease, which gives doctors an advantage to treat opinion. AI enables the option of finding the exact problem, the patient in a corrective manner within minimal time. which creates an easy situation for radiologists to come up Looking at the current technological advancements, AI can with the correct solution within a short span. potentially have more to offer in the foreseeable future. - Harshal Wahane Accurate Medicine A short span does not mean the work done to be in a haste. From finding the exact problem to finding a perfect solution, AI ensures the process is error-free. For example, 30 31 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2022 An Adept Leadership Seasoned business leader Jon DeVries An Anecdote of Health, Hope, and Healing! joined Mirada Medical as CEO in September 2021. DeVries is a renowned tech visionary known for advancing articial intelligence (AI) cience and society have always been working in adoption in healthcare and We are at a key stage in tandem. Be it the ever-evolving technological commercializing medical imaging Mirada's evolution with some S transformation, rediscovering algorithms, or solutions. transgressing software advantages for diagnostics segments new solutions and partnerships of healthcare, the scientific inventions have been in development that will once transforming society for the better. Since joining Mirada Medical, Jon has again see Mirada break ground sort to comprehended the in a new category. Understanding this bridging role of technology that world-leading scientic, software, integrates science with society, it is important to scout, and medical capabilities of the learn and acknowledge the hustles of healthcare disruptors organization and focused them on Jon, please enlighten us about Mirada Medical and who are paving the way for the next generational clear areas of cancer care where it can kindly tell us about your source of inspiration for innovations in the diagnostics segment, specifically in the venturing into the medical imaging niche. deliver the most value. Having already radiology niche. established the AI-Autocontouring Mirada is a world leader in software for quantitative image And, if one scouts around the modern trends of diagnostics category in cancer care, Jon's work analysis and disease characterization used to diagnose marvel, it is hardly possible to be inconsiderate towards paves the way for Mirada to deliver cancer and guide the delivery of radiation-based treatments. medical imaging solution providers. Instigated with such transformational innovation in exciting Mirada's software is currently used in over 2,000 hospitals mindboggling thought, we at Insights Care investigated new areas of cancer care. globally and sold directly to hospitals as well as through around the globe and dropped by one of the leading strategic partnerships with the world's leading imaging and imaging and radiotherapy companies. Known for its agile radiotherapy companies, including GE, Boston Scientific, development and trustworthy approach is Mirada Medical. Canon, Philips, Varian, and Change Healthcare. Jon DeVries As a leading platform for the powerful image registration, CEO visualization, and contour editing software, Mirada Mirada Medical exemplifies the true meaning of technology leadership while twirling the wind and ensuring that every cancer patient finds hope in the healthcare community. Can you elaborate upon the core values on which Kindly elaborate upon the services that positioned Standing at the helm of this transformation is its Chief Mirada Medical is built, what is its mission and vision Mirada Medical as one of the advanced medical imaging Executive Officer,Jon DeVries, an influential leader for for the modern healthcare industry? solution providers in the healthcare industry. the Miradaites. He is an expert in world-leading medical software systems, and since he joined Mirada, he has been Our purpose is to accelerate cancer care. We believe that by Mirada's leadership and innovation are founded on its dedicated to delivering transformative innovation in the making cancer care universally available, free of delays, scientific credentials and proactive willingness to work with cancer care segment. and equipped to use the latest techniques, we can improve industry partners. Solutions, such as RTx, Mirada's patient outcomes and experience. Medical imaging sits at powerful image registration, visualization, and contour To know more about the Mirada and its executive leader- the heart of this, and through our scientific advancement, editing software, are so well respected that when GE Jon DeVries, explore the below excerpts from the interview. technical innovation, and clinical expertise we deliver Healthcare sort of enhancing their own cancer visualization solutions that personalize image-guided cancer treatment and diagnostic capabilities, they integrate it fully into their and help clinicians achieve this goal. solutions. Equally, this 'Mirada Inside' approach sees its 32 33 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

What advice would you like to give to the budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into the medical imaging niche? Have a focus and purpose that puts the patient at the heart of everything that you do. You may never engage directly with a patient, but through your service or your partner's, patient outcomes should drive everything that you do. How do you envision scaling Mirada Medical's services and operations in 2022 and beyond? We are at a key stage in Mirada's evolution with some new solutions and partnerships in development that will once again see Mirada break ground in a new category. We're tremendously excited, but I'm afraid that launch announcements will come later in the year. So, watch this space. Please give us a few testimonials from your clients and awards or recognition that accurately highlight your organization's position in the market. “Mirada RTx has become an indispensable part of the treatment preparation workflow in our clinic. The software provides us with a ton of options for image registration and contouring in a user-friendly environment that enables you to generate your own layouts and macros. Mirada employees are very communicative and helpful, offering support via online meetings when necessary. During live technologies integrated into solutions offered by industry visits, they dive into our clinical workflows to be able to heavyweights such as Canon, Reflexion, SORNA, and adapt the software to our specific needs.” Boston Scientific. Ÿ Ellen Brunenberg, Medical Physicist, Department of What is your opinion on healthcare providers' aligning Radiation Oncology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The their offerings with newer technological developments, Netherland especially when it comes to catering to the ever-evolving needs of the healthcare sector? “The Mirada application has exceeded my expectations. XD is so much better than anything I've read on before.” Healthcare providers have always had to innovate their offerings and stay in touch with developments, in order to Ÿ Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, Professor, Medical Imaging, improve patient outcomes. The challenge today is the University Medical Center Tucson, AZ phenomenal pace of change that clinics have to contend with and the sophisticating demands of the patient. Healthcare providers need to be agile and equipped to move quickly to evaluate and adopt the latest technologies. At the same time, vendors like Mirada need to bring to market solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into workflows with zero to minimal impact on the operations of the clinic. 34 34 34 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022 July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2022 Dr. Jannis Fischer Positrigo AG Co-founder and CEO Junctioning Healthcare and Technology eticulous health and tailor-made medications are the holy grails of the healthcare sector. While M the two terms may sound familiar, they are idiosyncratic in their own way. Here the real question lies in asking what bridges personalized medication to ideal The technology we developed health? will help clinicians and patients access precision medicine on a Scientists and healthcare experts have been a tower of larger scale. strength in defusing this gap by providing accurate and precision testing through advanced diagnosis and imaging. Dr. Max Ahnen And not to forget, this has been the most preferred road to Co-founder and COO standard health. Building up and structuring the road of healthcare via advancing technologies is Positrigo AG- a medical imaging inspiration for venturing into the medical imaging niche organization. The organization has created a clinical route was the feedback from clinicians who experienced the need to make functioning imaging accessible for people for a dedicated brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Two Pillars of Positrigo AG worldwide and thus create a long-lasting social impact. system. Today only full-body PET scanners exist, making this diagnostic modality expensive and preventing its broad Dr. Fischer studied physics at FU and HU Pioneering the path to accurate and precision health is availability. The technology we developed will help We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a dedicated Berlin with exchanges to ETH Zurich, Prositrigo's Co-founder and CEO, Dr. Jannis Fischer, clinicians, and patients access precision medicine on a brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system – called University of California Los Angeles, and alongside Dr. Max Ahnen, Co-founder and COO. They larger scale. NeuroLF. NeuroLF is unique as it is much smaller and less CERN. During his Ph.D. at ETH Zurich, he believe in the technological walkway and offer solutions expensive compared to conventional full-body PET worked on the development of SAFIR, a small that meet the current imaging standards at a fraction of Can you elaborate upon the core values on which scanners. In addition, the system offers high patient comfort animal PET system with unprecedented today's cost in order to make healthcare accessible and Positrigo AG is built, what is its mission and vision in and satisfaction and is intuitive and easy to use. Clinicians temporal resolution. BPET (a SAFIR spin-off) affordable. the healthcare industry? will use the images from our advanced imaging and high- started in 2017 with the grant of an ETH quality hardware offering, to diagnose patients with brain Pioneer Fellowship, which was the foundation We at Insights Care got an opportunity to interview Dr. Positrigo´s mission is to make functional imaging disorders and likely apply for precision medicine. Fischer and Dr. Ahnen. They shared valuable facts about accessible for people worldwide and create a lasting social for him and his business partner Dr. Max Positrigo AG and how the company is walking on the impact. We advance clinical routine and enable research in What is your opinion on healthcare providers' aligning Ahnen to start Positrigo. dedicated path of 'imaging everyone.’ diagnostics, treatment monitoring, and the development of their offerings with newer technological developments, new therapies. Positrigo makes functional imaging scalable. especially when it comes to catering to the ever-evolving Dr. Max Ahnen became a Ph.D. student on Below are the excerpts from the interview: Positrigo´s strengths are a customer-centric design together needs of the healthcare industry? gamma-ray Cherenkov telescopes at the ETH with outstanding product quality and excellent customer Zurich Institute for Particle Physics after Please brief our audience about Positrigo AG and kindly support. Healthcare providers are under constant cost pressure while studying physics at the TU Munich, the Max tell us the source of inspiration for venturing into the having the aspiration to offer high-quality care. In addition, Planck Institute for Physics, and Durham medical imaging niche. Kindly elaborate upon the services that positioned new research findings are published on a regular basis University. In 2018 both were named as Forbes Positrigo AG to stand out as an advanced medical which makes it necessary for healthcare providers to stay Europe 30 under 30 in the Science and We are a Swiss-based medical technology company that imaging solution provider in the modern healthcare up to date with the latest research and technological Healthcare sector. was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. The sector. developments and advancements. With our technology, we 36 37 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

want to offer a solution that meets current imaging How do you envision scaling Positrigo AG's services and standards at a fraction of today's cost. operations in 2022 and beyond? What advice would you like to give to the budding After having obtained regulatory approval in Europe and in entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into the US next year, the focus will be on the commercial the medical imaging niche? expansion and the establishment of our dedicated brain PET technology as a state-of-the-art modality that every imaging We encourage other entrepreneurs to consider the functional center with a focus on neurological patients needs to have. imaging space as it offers great potential for ground- In addition, we plan to build on our initial product offering breaking future developments. The focus on precision and offer additional services. medicine and a more personalized approach to healthcare provision strengthens the need for dedicated diagnostic Please give us a few testimonials from your clients and tools. If you plan to develop a medical device, we strongly awards or recognition that accurately highlight your suggest that you listen to your customers. organization's position in the market. It is essential to talk to them early on to guide their "NeuroLF being a dedicated brain scanner will lower the development. At the same time, making a medical device is cost of brain scans making this diagnostic tool more entirely different from prototyping at a university. It is broadly available.” essential to be diligent and thorough in documenting and testing the device before applying for market approval. Ÿ Prof. em. Alfred Buck, former Head of NeuroPET, University Hospital in Zurich 38 www.Insightscare.com July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solu?on Providers 2022 diagnosis process and therefore provide better care to the healthcare service positively impacting patient care and public which acted as my inspiration to venture into the pathways. medical imaging niche. Kindly elaborate upon the services that make Vital Brief us about yourself and shed some light on your Radiology stand out from the competition. journey in the organization. Vital Radiology stands out in three main ways. I qualified as a GP and then I moved to technologies, so my profile is a combination of healthcare and IT. Firstly, our platform integrates into NHS systems, which means they provide the full context of patients’ history and Imaging Solu?ons to Effec?ve Pa?ent Care When I began working in teleradiology, I saw that there prior images; therefore, we give the full picture of the was a lot of inefficiency in the system, and I could see that patient. this was due to technology not being used optimally. I atients today have become active agents of their 2016, the company is led by a team of qualified medical started on a small scale and have increasingly worked Secondly, our technology is unique: we have a unique own health. Their changing attitudes and behavior professionals who work together to deliver high-quality towards a global view of the market and its problems, and dashboard that is designed specifically for the needs of P towards how they perceive and address their well- reporting services in order to support clinical radiology. then began to think about a solution that could influence NHS trusts and provides full visibility on cases. We also being or illnesses have changed since the year 2020. Taking Until today, it has performed over 500,000 scans worldwide global issues. have an automated workflow management technology that an active role, they prefer to track their own health and use annually. reduces manual input and administrative tasks. the data gathered to make informed decisions before I started Vital Radiology and got together a very good team visiting a doctor. Dr Arun Chauhan, the Founder of Vital Radiology, had a in the UK and India, and in the last year, we partnered with Finally, we recruit only the best radiologists, and because keen eye for the patient’s needs, based on which he runs the I-MED Radiology, which is one of the largest radiology we have teams in Australia and India, we are able to To serve the objective of preventive care, the measures of company. He ensures optimum transparency in the companies in the world. Since then, we have been in heavy provide reports around the clock. early detection and diagnosis have sought greater attention company’s clinical governance and leads the operations expansion mode. from the healthcare sector today. It has managed to alter base while keeping a patient-centric view in mind. healthcare by lowering costs, improving the quality of care, Being the founder of Vital Radiology, I’ve gained a lot of and delivering timely treatment. Below are the details of the Interview: insight into the market, and it’s been a very interesting journey. It gives me a lot of satisfaction, especially knowing However, despite its benefits, there are still existing pitfalls Arun, please brief our audience about Vital Radiology that the work we do helps people. that require attention. When researchers investigated the and kindly tell us the source of inspiration for venturing concern, they found an existing gap within the medical into the medical imaging niche. Can you elaborate upon the core values on which Vital imaging reports that did not align with the patient’s needs Radiology is built and its mission? satisfactorily. As a result, it often leads to medical errors Vital Radiology is a leading provider of teleradiology and poor clinical decision-making. services. We work across the globe and provide high- We have four core values on which our organization is quality definitive reports around the clock. My source of built; these are as follows: Addressing the matter, Vital Radiology has evolved as one inspiration recognized the problems that exist within of the medical imaging solution providers with an existing medical imaging and how they impact health outcomes Ÿ Transparency: We aim to be transparent in everything global position in the market. Having been founded in globally. There is a huge backlog and bottleneck as pictures we do, providing clear information and feedback to are continuously taken, but there are very few people who stakeholders and customers. can actually read and report. Even when the scan is done, Ÿ Efficiency: Delivering efficient solutions to the medical the report doesn’t come for a long time, which causes a sector through improved workflows and dashboard delay in treatment. analytics. Ÿ Quality: Improving and sustaining a quality reporting By background, I am a clinician, and so I am keenly aware I think for those working in platform through regulated checks and balances is of the importance and value of diagnostics and early medical imaging, it’s important to paramount. diagnosis especially. This is a global problem, not just a UK Ÿ Reliability: Creating and sustaining reliable integrations problem, and if we want to improve the quality of care remember that the images we are provides reporting inside time parameters and visibility across the globe, it is hugely important that we diagnose looking at are not just an image, and presence when we are needed. diseases as early as possible. they are an image of an individual, Our mission is to bring together the best people dedicated to It was my recognition of this problem and my desire to Dr. Arun Chauhan a human being. providing and developing a world-class innovative digital provide a solution that could accelerate the diagnostics and Founder Vital Radiology 40 41 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solu?on Providers 2022 diagnosis process and therefore provide better care to the healthcare service positively impacting patient care and public which acted as my inspiration to venture into the pathways. medical imaging niche. Kindly elaborate upon the services that make Vital Brief us about yourself and shed some light on your Radiology stand out from the competition. journey in the organization. Vital Radiology stands out in three main ways. I qualified as a GP and then I moved to technologies, so my profile is a combination of healthcare and IT. Firstly, our platform integrates into NHS systems, which means they provide the full context of patients’ history and Imaging Solu?ons to Effec?ve Pa?ent Care When I began working in teleradiology, I saw that there prior images; therefore, we give the full picture of the was a lot of inefficiency in the system, and I could see that patient. this was due to technology not being used optimally. I atients today have become active agents of their 2016, the company is led by a team of qualified medical started on a small scale and have increasingly worked Secondly, our technology is unique: we have a unique own health. Their changing attitudes and behavior professionals who work together to deliver high-quality towards a global view of the market and its problems, and dashboard that is designed specifically for the needs of P towards how they perceive and address their well- reporting services in order to support clinical radiology. then began to think about a solution that could influence NHS trusts and provides full visibility on cases. We also being or illnesses have changed since the year 2020. Taking Until today, it has performed over 500,000 scans worldwide global issues. have an automated workflow management technology that an active role, they prefer to track their own health and use annually. reduces manual input and administrative tasks. the data gathered to make informed decisions before I started Vital Radiology and got together a very good team visiting a doctor. Dr Arun Chauhan, the Founder of Vital Radiology, had a in the UK and India, and in the last year, we partnered with Finally, we recruit only the best radiologists, and because keen eye for the patient’s needs, based on which he runs the I-MED Radiology, which is one of the largest radiology we have teams in Australia and India, we are able to To serve the objective of preventive care, the measures of company. He ensures optimum transparency in the companies in the world. Since then, we have been in heavy provide reports around the clock. early detection and diagnosis have sought greater attention company’s clinical governance and leads the operations expansion mode. from the healthcare sector today. It has managed to alter base while keeping a patient-centric view in mind. healthcare by lowering costs, improving the quality of care, Being the founder of Vital Radiology, I’ve gained a lot of and delivering timely treatment. Below are the details of the Interview: insight into the market, and it’s been a very interesting journey. It gives me a lot of satisfaction, especially knowing However, despite its benefits, there are still existing pitfalls Arun, please brief our audience about Vital Radiology that the work we do helps people. that require attention. When researchers investigated the and kindly tell us the source of inspiration for venturing concern, they found an existing gap within the medical into the medical imaging niche. Can you elaborate upon the core values on which Vital imaging reports that did not align with the patient’s needs Radiology is built and its mission? satisfactorily. As a result, it often leads to medical errors Vital Radiology is a leading provider of teleradiology and poor clinical decision-making. services. We work across the globe and provide high- We have four core values on which our organization is quality definitive reports around the clock. My source of built; these are as follows: Addressing the matter, Vital Radiology has evolved as one inspiration recognized the problems that exist within of the medical imaging solution providers with an existing medical imaging and how they impact health outcomes Ÿ Transparency: We aim to be transparent in everything global position in the market. Having been founded in globally. There is a huge backlog and bottleneck as pictures we do, providing clear information and feedback to are continuously taken, but there are very few people who stakeholders and customers. can actually read and report. Even when the scan is done, Ÿ Efficiency: Delivering efficient solutions to the medical the report doesn’t come for a long time, which causes a sector through improved workflows and dashboard delay in treatment. analytics. Ÿ Quality: Improving and sustaining a quality reporting By background, I am a clinician, and so I am keenly aware I think for those working in platform through regulated checks and balances is of the importance and value of diagnostics and early medical imaging, it’s important to paramount. diagnosis especially. This is a global problem, not just a UK Ÿ Reliability: Creating and sustaining reliable integrations problem, and if we want to improve the quality of care remember that the images we are provides reporting inside time parameters and visibility across the globe, it is hugely important that we diagnose V looking at are not just an image, and presence when we are needed. diseases as early as possible. they are an image of an individual, Our mission is to bring together the best people dedicated to It was my recognition of this problem and my desire to Dr. Arun Chauhan a human being. providing and developing a world-class innovative digital provide a solution that could accelerate the diagnostics and Founder Vital Radiology 40 41 www.Insightscare.com www.Insightscare.com July| 2022 July| 2022

FULL VISIBILITY VIA OUR UNIQUE DASHBOARD What is your opinion on healthcare providers’ aligning “I think for those working in medical imaging, it’s their offerings with newer technological developments, important to remember that the images we are looking at especially when it comes to catering to the dynamic are not just an image, they are an image of an individual, a needs of the healthcare space? human being.” Healthcare and technology work hand in hand, so I value This perspective is important because it reminds you that healthcare providers’ aligning their offerings with newer you are the person responsible for improving someone’s technological developments very highly. Technology brings health outcomes, and when you start thinking at this level, a lot of quality into healthcare. This is the key focus that we then you see that you are helping to build a healthier society have at Vital Radiology. All the technology we use and a healthier world essentially. Also, when we talk about improves efficiency, outcomes, and quality. imaging, it is always going to be a technology-driven business, so the mindset needs to be, “How best can I use However, it is not there to replace doctors or radiologists it technology to deliver imaging services?” is there to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes. Nor is artificial intelligence there to replace human intelligence but How do you envision scaling Vital Radiology ’s services to complement it. and operations in 2022 and beyond? “My idea of using AI in diagnostics is not to replace We have the intention of expanding geographically beyond consultants but to improve efficiency in operations.” the 7 countries that we currently cater to. We plan to expand to new continents such Africa, Europe and Asia. We also Organizations that are at the forefront of using technology have the intention of developing different types of services, in their service provisions are going to be leading the for example, specialist services, such as lung and heart healthcare space going forward. screening programs, specialist cancer reporting services, and nuclear medicine. This will involve bringing in lots of What advice would you like to give to the budding new specialist radiologists, and we are building a team to entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into meet these needs. the medical imaging niche that you are catering to? We should all chase our dreams, whatever sector we are working in. 42 www.Insightscare.com July| 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2022

10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2022

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