Image Assist

01/03/2026

Good news to start 2026: Medicine is getting better at knowing what not to do. More thoughtful use of diagnostic tools helps reduce unnecessary tests while ensuring timely care when it truly matters.

https://www.choosingwisely.org/

12/31/2025

Advances in lower-cost and mobile imaging systems are making it possible to bring diagnostic care closer to patients, reducing barriers tied to infrastructure, cost, and location.

Small changes in access can make a big difference in timing.



https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41747-025-00638-2?

12/29/2025

Diagnostic imaging is a cornerstone of modern healthcare.

From ultrasound to MRI, imaging helps clinicians identify conditions, guide treatment, and monitor progress—often shaping critical care decisions. When imaging is delayed or unavailable, decisions become harder and risks increase.

Improving access to timely diagnostic imaging is about giving care teams the information they need—when it matters most.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-023-01379-9

12/27/2025

Buenas noticias para empezar el 2026:
Aunque las demoras en el diagnóstico continúan, es posible evitarlas.

Gracias a una mejor coordinación entre proveedores, a un mayor énfasis en el uso de servicios diagnósticos por imágenes y a cambios en los procesos de atención, los profesionales de la salud están abordando los problemas que impedían una atención adecuada a los pacientes.

https://www.redalyc.org/journal/7677/767781319017/

12/27/2025

Good news to close the year: delays in diagnosis remain a challenge—but steady progress shows they don’t have to be inevitable.

The improvement is happening with better coordination between providers, more thoughtful use of diagnostic imaging, and incremental changes aimed at reducing friction in the system.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10004541/

12/24/2025

Portable and handheld ultrasound devices provide real-time imaging at the point of care, are more affordable and mobile than traditional machines, and help clinicians perform diagnostic exams directly at the patient’s bedside, improving access and efficiency in diverse healthcare settings.

https://www.chison.com/news/advantages-of-mobile-handheld-ultrasound-devices.html

12/22/2025

A delayed diagnosis doesn’t usually look dramatic. It often looks like waiting.

A JAMA Pediatrics study found that nearly 1 in 6 children with serious medical conditions experienced a delayed diagnosis. For children, timing matters. Delay is not neutral.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2814914

12/12/2025

¿Sabías que dos de cada tres personas en el mundo no tienen acceso a servicios de diagnóstico por imagen que podrían ayudar a tratar entre el 80% y el 90% de las enfermedades comunes?

¿Sabías también que imageassist.org y muchas otras organizaciones increíbles están implementando programas para abordar esta desigualdad?

Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros para mejorar el acceso a los servicios de diagnóstico por imagen para las comunidades que lo necesitan.

12/12/2025

Did you know that two in three people, globally, lack access to basic imaging services and that 80 to 90% of common diseases can be addressed with the help of imaging tools?

Did you know that imageassist.org and many other amazing nonprofit organizations are implementing plans to resolve those disparities?

You’re invited to join us on the journey.

12/05/2025

We are excited to have Russell Walkup join us at Image Assist Inc. As Vice President, he has already made a positive impact and will undoubtedly play a key role in the success of the organization!

I’ve asked myself a number of times, “how did I get here?”.

11/29/2025

We are thankful for all of you!

Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025 please consider helping us increase diagnostic imaging services for all!

https://www.gofundme.com/charity/image-assist-inc-image-assist

11/18/2025

Image Assist News Community! Nov. 18th 2025

We’re thrilled to have you here as we begin building a vibrant community around Image Assist’s mission of increasing access to Diagnostic Imaging Services to resource challenged populations. We are excited to have you along on our journey as our organization continues to grow.