Merge Announces Merge Imaging, One Connected Cloud-Native Imaging System for Radiologists Under Pressure

Available now, the Merge Imaging platform debuts with new AssignIQ and lung and lesion tracking modules at RSNA 2026 to simplify radiologists' workflows and help imaging teams do more with their existing workforce.

• Merge Imaging is the cloud-native platform that connects radiology, cardiology and clinical imaging workflows from across the enterprise into one cohesive workflow, helping clinicians and IT teams scale capacity, deploy new technology faster and work from a single source of truth.
• AssignIQ is the latest innovation added to MergeIQ, the AI workflow orchestration layer, extending capabilities from prior-report intelligence to active study assignment – matching the right case to the right specialist at the right time.
• Enhanced lung nodule and lesion tracking modules simplify assessment of change and follow-up.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Merge Imaging, a cloud-native platform, unifies radiology, cardiology and clinical imaging workflows in one place, powered by embedded AI with MergeIQ™, while also debuting new lung nodule and lesion tracking modules. Merge Imaging provides an innovative, single cohesive workflow built for clinicians and IT to scale reading capacity, simplify radiologists' work, and deploy new technology and tools quickly.  

"We're focused on making radiologists' day-to-day work easier, giving them practical tools that work together, so they can spend less time navigating fragmented systems and more time focused on patient care," said Ashish Sant, executive vice president and general manager, Merge. "That means connecting imaging through the Merge Imaging platform, putting AI-powered insights from MergeIQ into their workflows, and adding clinical modules that help them track lesion findings over time."

Merge Imaging: one end-to-end cloud-native platform
Merge Imaging brings image management, viewing, reading, orchestration and AI all onto one cloud-native platform. Guided by AI insights from MergeIQ and delivered from the cloud, Merge Imaging built for clinical and IT teams as one cohesive workflow.

• One user experience: The same viewer, tools and priors for every user, with no bespoke training per department.
• Open and interoperable: Consolidate DICOM and non-DICOM data from any source into a single, vendor-neutral source of truth.
• Scales to any organization: Whether a single facility, teleradiology group, or multi-site health system, all users get one connected platform that matches their needs.
• Security and AI governance: Role-based access, audit trails and central control of every model.

Guided by MergeIQ: AI-driven insights embedded into the into radiology workflows at the point of read
MergeIQ brings AI-driven insights directly into the workflow, supporting study assignment and surfacing relevant prior information to the radiologist at the point of read, without requiring extra logins or windows. MergeIQ supports three steps in the imaging workflow.

• Who should read this? AssignIQ, debuting at RSNA 2026, builds on Merge Workflow Orchestrator to match studies to available radiologists based on subspecialty, credentials, workload and case priority, helping practices balance assignments and use existing capacity.
• Which priors matter? RelevancyIQ identifies and ranks prior reports by relevance to the current study, helping radiologists start with the most useful history.
• What did they say? NaviIQ searches within prior reports to surface pertinent findings and historical context that inform the current read.

An American Journal of Radiology analysis of 656 examples with delayed diagnoses identified unavailable or unretrieved prior information among contributing factors. Merge Imaging and embedded prior intelligence are designed to address these information gaps.

Clinical Modules: Tracking Lung and Lesion Findings
Merge Imaging introduces enhanced clinical modules for tracking lung nodules and lesions.

• Unified lung tracking module combines nodule findings, measurements and priors in one view, to assess change and support structured follow-up. 
• General lesion tracking module combines lesion findings, measurements and priors across exams and modalities to assess change consistently over time.

More than 1.5 million U.S. patients are estimated to have incidental pulmonary nodules diagnosed annually, yet a 2022 review found recommended follow-up rates of just 29% to 39%.

Research reported in the Journal of the American College of Radiology discussed the benefits of a "multi-disciplinary approach, radiology reporting, and software solutions" as a pathway to improved follow-up among patients with incidental liver lesions. Merge's clinical tracking modules for lung nodules and lesions provide radiologists and clinicians with the solution to do so.

Visit the Merge booth #8113, North Hall, RSNA 2026

• Visit booth #8113 in the North Hall at McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 29–Dec. 3, to see Merge Imaging, AssignIQ, RelevancyIQ, NaviIQ and lung and lesion tracking. These modules are presented alongside Merge Cardio 12.5 and Merge PACS 9.5.
• Schedule your RSNA meeting and demo.

About Merge
Merge empowers healthcare organizations with advanced medical imaging solutions to deliver reliable imaging, purposeful innovation and better care. Merge Imaging unifies radiology, cardiology, and clinical imaging workflows on one connected, cloud-native platform with embedded MergeIQ™ AI. Merge is trusted by 6 of the 10 largest U.S. health systems. Learn more at Merge.com.

About Merative
Merative provides data, analytics and technology for healthcare and government social services. Through focused innovations and expertise in Cúram, Merge, Micromedex, Truven and Zelta, Merative works with providers, employers, health plans, governments and life sciences companies to improve decision-making and performance. Learn more at merative.com.

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