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RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT) is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services in the United States, based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet operates a network of over 340 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers, primarily located in key markets such as California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The company's extensive network is supported by approximately 7,300 full-time and per diem employees, including radiologists and technicians.
RadNet's core business segments are the Imaging Center segment and the Artificial Intelligence segment. The Imaging Center segment offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services designed to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders. These services include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, diagnostic radiology (X-ray), fluoroscopy, and other related procedures. This segment accounts for the majority of RadNet's revenue.
The Artificial Intelligence segment focuses on developing and deploying clinical applications to enhance the interpretation of medical images and improve patient outcomes, with a particular emphasis on diagnostics for the brain, breast, prostate, and lungs.
In recent developments, RadNet has been actively expanding and enhancing its service offerings. On April 10, 2024, the company announced plans to acquire six imaging centers in the greater Houston, Texas metropolitan area. This acquisition is set to increase RadNet's presence in this rapidly growing market, raising the total number of RadNet centers in Houston to 13. Additionally, the company is introducing its artificial intelligence and digital health solutions to the Houston area, aiming to improve access to high-quality and cost-effective diagnostic imaging services.
RadNet is also at the forefront of innovative healthcare initiatives. In April 12, 2024, the company announced the launch of MammogramNow™, a nationwide breast cancer screening program hosted at Walmart Supercenters in Delaware, Arizona, and California. This initiative aims to make advanced screening technologies accessible to underserved communities by providing walk-in mammograms in a convenient retail setting. Basketball legend and WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes has partnered with RadNet to promote this vital program, emphasizing the importance of early detection and preventive care.
From a financial perspective, RadNet continues to demonstrate robust performance and strategic growth. On April 3, 2024, the company announced a proposed refinancing transaction for its existing term loan and revolving credit facility, underscoring its commitment to maintaining financial stability and supporting ongoing expansions.
Overall, RadNet's commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services, coupled with its strategic initiatives and technological advancements, positions the company as a significant player in the healthcare industry. For more information, visit RadNet's official website.
Maverick Medical AI has completed deploying its real-time autonomous AI-powered medical coding solution across all 399 RadNet (NASDAQ: RDNT) sites. The mCoder solution, which uses deep learning and synthetic data generation, has processed over 10 million medical reports to date, generating reimbursement codes in real-time. RadNet plans to implement Maverick CodePilot™ into radiologists' workflow, enabling them to resolve coding-related issues before signing reports. The implementation has significantly increased RadNet's direct-to-bill rate, reducing errors, avoiding billing backlogs, and easing administrative burden.
RadNet's subsidiary DeepHealth has announced a strategic collaboration with CARPL.ai to develop an advanced AI control system for image interpretation in radiology. The partnership aims to create a monitoring system for AI performance, safety, and scalability, integrating CARPL.ai's AI orchestration capabilities with DeepHealth's cloud-native operating system. The system will automate the measurement of performance metrics such as specificity, sensitivity, and model drift, while enabling radiologists to access and monitor FDA-cleared AI models within their workflows.
RadNet's DeepHealth has received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for its SmartMammo Dx AI algorithm to be compatible with GE HealthCare's Senographe Pristina™ mammography systems. This expansion follows the initial FDA clearance in May 2021 for HOLOGIC systems. The AI-powered software helps identify suspicious soft tissue lesions and calcifications in digital breast tomosynthesis mammograms, assigning specific suspicion levels with enhanced diagnostic accuracy.
The technology has already supported millions of exams through RadNet's Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program. This new clearance advances DeepHealth's mission to enhance breast cancer screening programs by broadening system compatibility and improving clinical accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient care.
RadNet's DeepHealth subsidiary has received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for its SmartMammo Dx AI algorithm, making it compatible with GE HealthCare's Senographe Pristina™ mammography systems. The software, which helps identify suspicious soft tissue lesions and calcifications in digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammograms, was previously cleared for use with HOLOGIC systems in May 2012. The technology has already supported millions of exams through RadNet's Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program and aims to improve cancer detection accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient care through AI-powered screening.
RadNet announced the completion of pricing and allocations for Amendment No. 1 to its Credit Agreement, which will reduce interest rates by 0.25% on its $872.8 million outstanding term loans. The new rates will be either Term SOFR plus 2.25% or alternate base rate plus 1.25%. This amendment is expected to result in approximately $2.2 million in annual cash interest expense reduction. The company maintains a strong financial position with nearly $750 million in cash, a leverage ratio under 1.0x, and term loans maturing in 2031.
GE HealthCare (GEHC) and RadNet's DeepHealth (RDNT) have announced a strategic collaboration to advance AI in medical imaging. The partnership will combine GE HealthCare's imaging expertise with RadNet's DeepHealth AI solutions to develop SmartTechnology™ solutions. Their first initiative integrates DeepHealth's AI-powered SmartMammo™ with GE's Senographe Pristina™ mammography system to enhance breast cancer screening. The collaboration includes Smart Alerts, aimed at enabling rapid AI processing for potentially suspicious lesions. GE HealthCare will distribute SmartMammo and other DeepHealth solutions in the United States, with plans to explore additional AI-based workflows in other imaging modalities.
GE HealthCare (GEHC) and RadNet's DeepHealth announced a strategic collaboration to advance AI in medical imaging. The partnership will combine GE HealthCare's imaging expertise with RadNet's DeepHealth AI solutions to create SmartTechnology™ solutions. Their first initiative integrates DeepHealth's AI-powered SmartMammo™ with GE's Senographe Pristina™ mammography system to enhance breast cancer screening. The collaboration includes Smart Alerts, aimed at enabling rapid AI processing for potentially suspicious lesions. GE HealthCare will distribute SmartMammo and other DeepHealth solutions in the United States as part of their imaging technologies portfolio.
RadNet (RDNT) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with record quarterly performance. Total revenue increased 14.7% to $461.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 27.2% to $73.7 million. Digital Health segment revenue rose 34.3% to $16.4 million, driven by a 75.8% increase in AI revenue. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.18, up from $0.13 in Q3 2023. Aggregate procedural volumes increased 9.0%, with same-center volumes up 5.5%. Based on strong performance, RadNet revised upward its 2024 guidance for Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $748.9 million in cash and a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio below 1.0x.
RadNet's DeepHealth announced that ONRAD, a national radiology provider serving over 120 facilities and managing 1.4 million exams annually, will implement DeepHealth OS, a cloud-native operating system for radiology services. The system aims to streamline clinical and operational workflows through AI-powered data integration.
ONRAD will implement various solutions including a streamlined viewer, enhanced technology functionalities, and smart reporting features. DeepHealth OS creates personalized AI-powered workspaces for radiology teams, enabling integrated data access and secure collaboration. The technology is currently used by over 350 customers worldwide and will be formally launched at the RSNA conference in December 2024.
RadNet (NASDAQ: RDNT), a national provider of diagnostic imaging services, has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results conference call for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (10:30 a.m. Eastern Time). Investors can participate by dialing 844-826-3035 (US) or 412-317-5195 (International). The company will provide simultaneous and archived webcasts of the call, accessible via their website. An archived replay will be available by dialing 844-512-2921 (US) or 412-317-6671 (International) using passcode 10193306.