RadNet (RDNT) investor relations material

Industry landscape and consolidation

• Diagnostic imaging remains highly fragmented, with top five players owning less than 20% of the market, leaving significant room for consolidation and growth over the coming years.

• Scale provides operational advantages, especially in IT, revenue cycle, and labor cost management, making consolidation increasingly attractive.

• Most centers are small, radiologist-owned facilities lacking scale benefits, which is critical amid rising labor costs.

Reimbursement trends and regulatory environment

• Medicare reimbursement for outpatient diagnostic imaging has been stable, with a slight increase in 2026 and net neutral expectations for the following year.

• Regional concentration enables stronger negotiation with commercial insurers, resulting in annual reimbursement increases that help offset inflation.

• Site-neutral payment initiatives, if implemented, could disrupt hospital-based imaging but benefit lower-cost outpatient providers.

Organic growth and technology initiatives

• Operational initiatives include expanding hours and weekend operations to meet growing demand and manage backlogs, especially in advanced imaging.

• Technology investments, such as faster scanners and digital health tools, increase capacity and throughput.

• Remote scanning technology (TechLive) enables flexible staffing, contributing to over 10% same-store MRI growth in Q2.

• AI-driven ultrasound solutions have reduced exam and reporting times by up to 50%, increasing capacity and generating new revenue via Category III codes.