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RadNet, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Kees Wesdorp as President and Chief Executive Officer of RadNet's Digital Health Division Former Chief Business Leader of Philips' multi-billion-dollar Prec

Key Takeaway: RadNet, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kees Wesdorp as President and CEO of its Digital Health division. Wesdorp brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Hellman & Friedman and Philips, where he oversaw large imaging divisions. His leadership is expected to strengthen RadNet's digital health offerings, particularly in AI applications and radiology informatics. The company aims to leverage his expertise to improve efficiency and patient outcomes in diagnostic imaging services.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of Kees Wesdorp, a seasoned healthcare executive.
  • Focus on innovation in digital health and artificial intelligence.
  • Confidence expressed in Wesdorp's leadership to enhance patient outcomes.
  • RadNet's strategic positioning in the growing diagnostic imaging market.

Full Press Release Details

RadNet, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Kees Wesdorp as President
and Chief Executive Officer of RadNet's Digital Health Division
Los Angeles, Calif., September 12, 2024 - RadNet, Inc.
(NASDAQ: RDNT), a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of fully-owned
and operated outpatient imaging centers and digital health solutions, announced today the appointment of Kees Wesdorp as President and
Chief Executive Officer of RadNet's Digital Health division and a member of the RadNet executive management team. Mr. Wesdorp will
assume leadership for the company's Digital Health products and services, including the current portfolio of radiology informatics
(eRAD Radiology Information/Image Management Systems and DeepHealth OS) and clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in breast,
prostate, lung and neuro marketed under the DeepHealth brand.
Since 2023, Mr. Wesdorp has served as a Managing Director at Hellman
& Friedman where he focused on driving transformation at Hellman & Friedman's portfolio companies in Europe. Prior to Hellman
& Friedman, Mr. Wesdorp spent six years in business leadership roles at Philips (Koninklijke Philips N.V.) and was part of the Philips
Executive Committee, leading the multi-billion-dollar Precision Diagnosis division overseeing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed
Tomography (CT), Advanced Molecular Imaging (AMI), Diagnostic X-Ray (DXR), Ultrasound, Enterprise Diagnostic Informatics (radiology software)
and Precision Diagnosis Solutions -- including pathology, oncology and tele-radiology solutions.
Prior to joining Philips, Mr. Wesdorp was an Executive Vice President
at Bain Capital, focusing on driving transformation in selected Bain Capital portfolio companies. Before Bain Capital, Mr. Wesdorp worked
for NXP Semiconductors and was involved in the transformation of NXP in a variety of operational and functional roles.
"The strengthening of our Digital Health management team through
a senior leader like Kees is indicative of the strong momentum in our digital businesses and a commitment to our health informatics and
artificial intelligence applications roadmap. Kees is a seasoned healthcare executive with a proven track record in leading and growing
healthcare businesses and in directing digital transformations," noted Howard Berger, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer
of RadNet. "We are confident that Kees' leadership and insights as well as his knowledge of medical imaging equipment will
be instrumental as we continue to evolve our Digital Health offerings to meet the growing demand for more efficient and accessible care
solutions in the diagnostic imaging sector."
Mr. Wesdorp commented, "I am excited to join RadNet and to lead
its Digital Health division, which includes dynamically growing platforms in radiology software and generative and clinical AI solutions.
I believe RadNet is uniquely positioned to redefine how Radiology is practiced through its portfolio of clinical and operational technologies,
as evidenced by its recent success in offering the AI-powered Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection (EBCD) program to RadNet patients nationwide.
I look forward to working with the RadNet and Digital Health teams to deliver innovation that can further drive efficiency, accuracy and
productivity in Radiology -resulting in improvement in patient outcomes and population health."
RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site
diagnostic imaging services in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of
398 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's markets include Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey,
New York and Texas. In addition, RadNet provides radiology information technology and artificial intelligence solutions, teleradiology
professional services and other related products and services to customers in the diagnostic imaging industry. Together with affiliated
radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technologists, RadNet has a total of over 10,000 employees. For more
information, visit http://www.radnet.com.
For more information, visit http://www.radnet.com.
DeepHealth, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT)
provides AI-powered health informatics to empower breakthroughs in care delivery. The heart of its portfolio of solutions, the DeepHealth
OS, is a cloud-native operating system that orchestrates all clinical and operational data to drive value across the enterprise. The portfolio
builds on the strengths of RadNet's existing Digital Health businesses and products, including eRAD Radiology Information Systems
and Image Management Systems, Aidence lung AI, Quantib prostate AI, and DeepHealth breast AI. DeepHealth aims to elevate the role of the
radiologist beyond radiology and across the entire care pathway. It empowers all users across the care continuum with personalized workflows
to make work easier and more meaningful. DeepHealth leverages advanced AI operational and clinical technologies in breast, lung, brain,
and prostate health, leading to increased operational efficiency, clinical confidence, and patient outcomes. https://deephealth.com/
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CEO of RadNet's Digital Health Division?

Kees Wesdorp has been appointed as President and CEO of RadNet's Digital Health division.

What products will Kees Wesdorp oversee at RadNet?

Mr. Wesdorp will lead Radiology informatics and clinical AI solutions under the DeepHealth brand.

What is RadNet's primary focus in the healthcare sector?

RadNet focuses on providing diagnostic imaging services and digital health solutions.

How many employees does RadNet have?

RadNet employs over 10,000 individuals across its network.

What is DeepHealth's role within RadNet?

DeepHealth provides AI-powered health informatics to enhance care delivery and workflow.

Last updated: Sep 12, 2024