Akumin Receives Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient for Akumin AXIS^™

PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Akumin Inc. (“Akumin” or the “Company”), a leader in managed radiology and oncology services, announces their proprietary Akumin AXIS Expandable Patient Solutions^™ has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient® the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country. Akumin exhibited their PET/CT, MRI and LINAC configured Akumin AXIS Solutions at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange September 17 in Las Vegas.

Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient client-led councils review select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or to improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Innovative Technology designations are awarded to previously contracted products to signal healthcare providers the impact of these innovations on patient care and business models of healthcare organizations.

Akumin AXIS Expandable Patient Solutions are relocatable clinics that can be used for imaging, radiation oncology, and potentially other purposes, like theranostics. They offer a new model for healthcare delivery, enabling health systems to rapidly expand access to advanced imaging and radiation therapy without the capital burden or construction delays of traditional expansion.

Each AI-enabled and relocatable unit is delivered fully configured and can be operational in days, providing immediate capacity for PET/CT, MRI, and LINAC-based radiation therapy. Designed for scalability and flexibility, Akumin AXIS delivers the same safety, quality, and patient experience standards as fixed-site environments and can be redeployed as needs evolve, helping health systems adapt quickly to changing market demands.

“We are honored that Vizient has recognized Akumin AXIS as an innovative technology,” said Henry Howe, Chief Executive Officer of Akumin. “This designation reinforces our commitment to helping health systems deliver high-quality care more efficiently and expand access to advanced diagnostics and treatment for patients across the communities we serve.”

“What makes a product worthy of this designation is that it has a unique quality that differentiates it from its competitors,” said Kelly Flaharty, Associate Vice President, contract operations, Vizient. “Our provider client-led council determined that Akumin AXIS Expandable Patient Solutions met this standard and recognizes its potential to improve quality outcomes.”

Vizient represents a diverse client base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute healthcare providers and represents approximately $156 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with client-led councils and task forces to evaluate products for their potential to bring real innovation to healthcare.

About Akumin

Akumin is a leading U.S. provider of advanced imaging and radiation oncology services, committed to excellence in patient care and expanding access to life-saving diagnostics and treatments. Serving millions annually, Akumin operates one of the nation’s largest networks of fixed-site radiology centers and mobile imaging and oncology solutions, including the innovative Akumin AXIS Expandable Patient Solutions™. Partnering with over 800 hospitals and physician groups, including 23 of the top 30 health systems, Akumin combines clinical expertise, operational excellence, and advanced technology to broaden access, enhance care standards, and meet community needs. Through innovation and collaboration, Akumin is pioneering the future of patient-centered care. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.