Analysts said the decision reflects increasing risk for RP, which faces forthcoming debt maturities and the chance it may need to execute a distressed exchange. 

The company did not give a reason for the departure of previous chief executive Asif Ahmad, who filled the role from 2020 to 2023. 

Following a recent merger, the 22-hospital organization will deploy its PACS, work list, VNA and image exchange solutions systemwide. 

The rapidly growing shortage of radiologists and technologists was by far the biggest concern discussed across the Radiological Society of North America meeting.

Neurosurgeon Payam Toobian, MD, oversaw a scam in which two physicians would receive gift cards and cash in exchange for referrals to his imaging center.

The new AI effort will initially focus on three key areas, including accelerating the development of robust imaging algorithms, leaders said at RSNA 2023. 

Under terms of the deal, lender Stonepeak will swap some $470 million in debt for ownership in the reorganized business.

The imaging industry giant developed the mobile unit for outpatient radiology and oncology services provider Akumin Inc.