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Vista AI Raises $29.5 Million to Expand AI-Guided MRI and Remote Scanning

Health systems back the approach to ease MRI staffing shortages.

Overview

  • The $29.5 million Series B drew new investment from Cedars-Sinai, Intermountain Health, University of Utah Hospital System, Temple University/Fox Chase, and Tampa General Hospital, alongside Khosla Ventures and Bold Brain Capital.
  • Vista AI plans to extend its FDA-cleared cardiac MRI platform to brain, prostate, and spine pending additional FDA clearances.
  • The company is adding remote scanning services intended to let sites without cardiac MRI expertise offer high-quality exams.
  • At Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vista AI reports 50% more cardiac MRI slots, elimination of a 28-day backlog, and next-day access without added staff, scanners, or operating hours.
  • At Radiology Regional in Southwest Florida, the company reports exam times reduced by more than 50% and consistent results from technologists without prior cardiac MRI experience.