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From the Pacific Northwest to the UK: how one regional US health system’s digital transformation success could be a blueprint for the NHS’ modernisation journey

A new study from the Royal College of Radiologists offers up the latest data point in a worrying trend: workforce shortages have become a major driver of England’s diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment backlog, with a 31% shortfall in clinical radiologists projected to grow to 41% in just five years. Fewer radiologists mean longer wait […]

Avoiding amputations before they happen

Across the United Kingdom, too many people still lose a leg to peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is a life-changing event that often follows months of pain, slow-healing wounds, and repeated contact with healthcare services. The guidance is clear, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) sets out what good PAD care […]

White paper: Advancing Breast Imaging: How Smart Reporting and AI Empower Radiologists

Introduction Breast imaging is at the heart of early cancer detection, risk assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up care. With large scale screening programs now in place, radiologists face increasing pressure: more cases to read, more complexity to manage, and higher expectations for accuracy and consistency. At the same time, reporting must be standardised, guideline-compliant, and […]

AI-ready data in radiology: unlocking the true value of imaging

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping radiology. From accelerating diagnosis to improving workflows, the promise of AI is immense. Yet one truth remains: AI is only as good as the data that powers it. Radiology sits on a treasure trove of imaging studies, but much of this data exists in fragmented, inconsistent, or incomplete forms. To […]

MRI safety is stuck in the past and the consequences are critical

MRI safety is the elephant in the room, a problem too many hospitals continue to overlook, and the consequences are far too real. Every single day, an MRI-related accident occurs in the UK. As scan volumes grow and wait lists stretch longer, the risks to both patients and staff are quietly escalating. Hospitals are doing […]

The real key to unlock AI’s potential in radiology excellence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining radiology, not just by automating routine processes but by enabling deeper clinical insights. It holds the power to detect anomalies earlier, reduce interpretation errors, and optimise workflow efficiency. From our experience at Rosenfield Health, we believe that for AI to fulfil this promise, two critical challenges must be addressed: access […]

Reducing misdiagnosis with right imaging, right place, right time

As resource pressures continue in emergency departments across the country, patients with relatively minor injuries are increasingly redirected to minor injuries units or triaged by specialist nursing teams with the power to request and review imaging services. While this has real benefits in terms of reducing waiting times and focusing emergency resources on the most […]

How radiology is driving the breast continuum of care

Radiology is considered to be a connective thread throughout the whole continuum of care in breast cancer, and the first imaging step on the pathway. Radiologists have the initial responsibility of detecting breast cancer and play the critical role of breaking the news that it has been detected, as well as preparing the patient for […]

Adopting AI: essential considerations for healthcare providers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the field of radiology, but making the leap into selecting, purchasing, and implementing an AI solution can be a daunting prospect for even the most sophisticated of clinical practices. There are many factors that can influence purchasing decisions; here we provide some crucial points to think about when comparing or […]

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