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The biggest radiology AI deal just changed everything for imaging centers.
RadNet just dropped $270 million to acquire Gleamer, creating the world’s largest radiology clinical AI provider. This isn’t just another tech acquisition, it’s a fundamental shift in how we’ll deliver imaging services.
Here’s what makes this massive:
📊 The combined company will have 2,700+ client contracts across 50 countries
💰 Expected annual recurring revenue approaching $140 million by end of 2026
🚀 Gleamer achieved 90% compound annual growth from 2022 to 2025
But the real story? This solves radiology’s biggest crisis.
With radiologist shortages hitting critical levels and imaging volumes exploding, we’re at a breaking point. Gleamer’s AI can already handle 25% of RadNet’s X-ray volume. Think about that: one in four X-rays getting AI assistance for triage, prioritization, and draft reporting.
The portfolio is staggering: 26 FDA-approved devices, 22 CE-marked solutions, covering 75+ clinical indications across MR, CT, X-ray, mammography, and ultrasound.
For imaging centers, this means:
• Urgent cases get prioritized automatically
• Radiologists focus on complex cases while AI handles routine reads
• Standardized interpretations reduce variability
• Measurable productivity gains by Q3 2026
Wichita Radiology Group is already seeing results with DeepHealth’s Operations Suite. They’re not waiting for the future, they’re living it.
Here’s my take: This acquisition proves AI in radiology isn’t experimental anymore. It’s operational reality. The question isn’t whether to adopt AI, it’s how fast you can integrate it before your competition does.
Imaging centers that don’t have an AI strategy by 2027 will be like hospitals without PACS in 2010: functionally obsolete.
The $270 million price tag tells us something important: investors believe AI-assisted radiology is the new standard of care. Are you ready for what’s coming?
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Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
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