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October 10, 2024

US Radiology Specialists Launches Next Phase of Its Technologist Advancement Academy with Expansion Into Mammography

The TAA program offers career growth opportunities for both current employees and new hires while enhancing patient access to diagnostic imaging by addressing technologist shortages.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, October 10, 2024 – US Radiology Specialists, Inc., one of the nation’s premier providers of diagnostic imaging services, is proud to celebrate the continued success of its Technologist Advancement Academy (TAA) program and to announce expansion of the program into mammography. The TAA program provides specialized training and career pathways for technologists across all US Radiology partner companies in multiple imaging modalities, including MRI, CT, and now mammography. In addition to employee development, this program also addresses the critical shortage of imaging technologists nationwide that impacts the ability of patients to get a timely appointment for their diagnostic imaging needs.

July 29, 2024

iCAD and Windsong Radiology Announce Strategic Commercial Agreement to Implement AI-Powered Mammography

Windsong Radiology to champion first wave of profound AI breast health suite expansion

NASHUA, N.H., WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., RALEIGH, N.C., July 29, 2024 – iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD) a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, today announced a strategic agreement with Windsong Radiology Group, one of US Radiology Specialists, Inc.’s national network of premier providers of diagnostic imaging services located in Western New York. This relationship aims to implement iCAD’s ProFound AI Breast Health at Windsong Radiology center locations.

March 21, 2024

US Radiology Specialists Announces New Chief Executive Officer & Board Chair

Veteran healthcare executive Lee Cooper will become CEO, and current US Radiology Board member Molly Joseph will become Board Chair.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, March 21, 2024 – US Radiology Specialists, one of the nation’s premier providers of diagnostic imaging services, announced that effective April 1, 2024, Lee Cooper will become its new CEO, and that current US Radiology Board member Molly Joseph will become its next Board Chair. Cooper and Joseph will succeed John Perkins, US Radiology’s founding CEO, who announced in 2023 his intent to move on from his roles as the company's Board Chair and CEO.

November 9, 2023

US Radiology Specialists Featured on Triangle Business Journal’s Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, November 9, 2023) – US Radiology Specialists, Inc., one of the nation’s premier physician-owned radiology practices, has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the region’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023. This year’s award is the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the publication’s annual Fast 50 list.

October 18, 2023

US Radiology Expands Use of SCANSLATED AI-Powered Patient Reporting to More Than 110 Outpatient Centers Nationwide; 95 Percent of Patients Report Improved Understanding of Imaging Results

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, October 18, 2023) – As part of its continued efforts to improve the patient experience, US Radiology Specialists, one of the country’s premier physician-owned radiology practices, has expanded the implementation of AI-driven technology specifically created for patients that distills complex radiology terminology into more easily understandable imaging reports. The company’s deployment of the SCANSLATED platform, which in May 2021 was the first of its kind in the U.S., is now in place at more than 110 of its imaging centers nationwide and has resulted in over 600,000 report views – with plans for continued future expansion.

August 28, 2023

US Radiology Specialists Named One of the Best Places to Work

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, August 15, 2023) – US Radiology Specialists, one of the country's premier physician-owned radiology practices, has been selected by the Triangle Business Journal as a 2023 Best Places to Work Award winner.

August 15, 2023

Recruiting Begins for US Radiology Connexia: A Next Generation Teleradiology Organization Focused on Flexibility, Quality, and Connectivity

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, August 15, 2023) – US Radiology Specialists, one of the country's premier physician-owned radiology practices, is excited to begin recruiting for US Radiology Connexia, its new teleradiology organization designed to provide high-quality remote work options that meet the evolving needs of radiologists across various career stages.

June 13, 2023

US Radiology Specialists Expands Radiology Technologist Advancement Academy & Technologist Recruiting Efforts Nationally

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, June 13, 2023) – US Radiology Specialists, Inc, one of the country's premier physician-owned radiology practices, announced that it is expanding its Technologist Advancement Academy modality advancement program across the company’s network of more than 180 imaging centers and practice locations in 14 states.

June 8, 2023

US Radiology Specialists Appoints Dr. Paul Taheri, MD, as Chief Clinical Officer

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, June 8, 2023) – US Radiology Specialists, Inc., one of the nation’s premier physician-owned radiology practices, has hired Dr. Paul Taheri as the company’s Chief Clinical Officer.

April 13, 2023

US Radiology Specialists General Counsel Julie Szeker Elected to Radiology Business Management Association Board of Directors

(RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, April 13, 2022) – Julie Szeker, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at US Radiology Specialists, Inc., one of the nation’s premier physician-owned radiology practices, has been elected to the board of directors of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), an industry-leading organization for professionals focused on the business of diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology. Since RBMA’s founding in 1968, members have voted each year to elect an all-volunteer board from among its members.