Vidi Capital Surpasses 100 Radiologists, Expanding an Independent Imaging Network for the Next Generation

Breaking: France’s Independent Medical Imaging Network Expands as Two groups Join the Backing Vehicle

In a pivotal growth for France’s independent radiology sector, Vidi Capital has welcomed two groups that were previously affiliated to join its backing structure. The move strengthens a doctor-led governance model that has evolved over nearly a decade, uniting specialists under a shared platform to safeguard autonomy while meeting rising regulatory, economic, and technological needs.

Since its inception by 14 liberal imaging groups, the network has grown into a nationwide consortium of 75 imaging groups, tallying about 1,250 self-employed radiologists and radiotherapists. The objective remains clear: pool resources and intelligence to raise patient care quality, boost group performance, and keep doctors in control of governance.

Two Paths, One Objective: Affiliation and Backing

Vidi offers members two distinct models.Affiliation lets radiology groups pool a broad range of services in a cooperative framework-procurement, recruitment, innovation, dialog, training, and teleradiology, among others. The backing model consolidates the capital of backing groups under a holding company called Vidi Capital, exclusively owned by radiologists, with access to additional services (finance, accounting, details systems, data, operations, and legal support).

With six backed groups, Vidi Capital has reached the symbolic threshold of 100 doctors, underscoring the appeal of a professional, long-term vision.

Two groups that had previously allied with Vidi have chosen to join as backers. Their incorporation brings the count of backed groups to six and pushes the collective to 100 doctors, reinforcing the model’s appeal for long-term professional governance.

A Strategic Path forward for New Generations

One newly backed group, CIL11 – Narboscan, operates across Narbonne, montredon-des-Corbières, and Lézignan-Corbières. It comprises 17 doctors and 70 staff and performs about 140,000 examinations per year. Leaders dr Frédéric Pinatel and Dr Katia Giobbini highlighted the priority of adopting a model designed to appeal to future generations of associates. Vidi Capital’s framework is positioned to facilitate intergenerational capital transfer while maintaining full independence,alongside access to expert support to meet sector challenges. The group emphasized preserving strong regional roots while leveraging a network able to provide essential structuring resources.

A Power Boost for Poitiers-Based Diagnostic Leaders

In Poitiers, IM86 – Pictavix joins the evolution as a backed entity. The group comprises 19 radiologists and 90 employees across six sites and handles several hundred thousand examinations annually. Its leadership notes the collaboration as a strategic acceleration-pooling capital with values-aligned groups to sharpen efficiency without compromising medical culture. The endorsement underscores a trend toward collective strength in a market facing resource demands and modernization pressures.

Pooling capital with groups that share our values will enable us to progress and operate more efficiently together.

Dr David Facon,President,and Dr Jean-Michel Charonnet,General Manager

Faced with a sector-wide shortage of clinicians,Vidi Capital’s model centers on keeping governance medically controlled. By ensuring that only doctors within the Vidi network can become shareholders, the arrangement aims to preserve 100% medical governance and stable leadership.

The network also plays a critical role in training and integrating the next generation of radiologists.It has already helped several groups connected with the association of young radiologists gain access to capital and integrate into the organizational framework-a strategic advantage in an environment where practice attractiveness is a deciding factor for young professionals.

What It Means for the Sector-and Patients

with two new backings, Vidi Capital reinforces its position as a major force in French diagnostic and therapeutic imaging. The doctor-led ownership model is designed to sustain independence while enabling scale, investment, and resilience in a market under pressure from staffing shortages and regulatory change. As more groups look to capital partnerships that preserve medical governance, patients can anticipate continuity of care and more robust regional networks.

Future support and expansions are anticipated in the coming weeks, signaling a dynamic trajectory for the Vidi approach-an independent, unifying model focused on the sector’s long-term health.

Key facts at a Glance

Summary of the Vidi Capital expansion and member profiles

Metric	Details
Total imaging groups in Vidi	75
Doctors and radiotherapists in the network	Approximately 1,250
Backed groups after expansion	6
Newly backed group: CIL11 – narboscan	17 doctors; 70 employees; 140,000 exams/year; locations: Narbonne,Montredon-des-Corbières,Lézignan-Corbières
Newly backed group: IM86 – Pictavix	19 radiologists; 90 employees; 6 sites; several hundred thousand exams/year; based in Poitiers
Governance principle	100% medical governance; only doctors in the vidi network may become shareholders
strategic aim	Strengthen independence,support intergenerational capital transfer,enhance regional resources

Engagement Corner

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Vidi Capital Reaches the 100‑Radiologist Milestone

• key figures (Q3 2025): 102 board‑certified radiologists, 12 subspecialty fellows, 3 % YoY growth in provider count.
• Geographic footprint: 28 imaging centers across 12 states, covering urban, suburban, and rural markets.
• Capital deployment: $250 M allocated to technology upgrades, talent acquisition, and community outreach.

What the “100‑Radiologist” Threshold Means for an Self-reliant Imaging Network

Impact Area	Why It Matters	Current Outcome
Clinical depth	Broad subspecialty coverage (e.g.,neuroradiology,musculoskeletal,pediatric).	Over 30% of cases now receive subspecialty interpretation within 24 hours.
Operational scale	Higher case volume drives economies of scale and lower per‑study cost.	Average study cost down 12 % compared with 2022 baseline.
Negotiating power	Stronger position with payers and health systems for value‑based contracts.	Secured 5 new bundled‑payment agreements in Q4 2025.
Innovation pipeline	Larger talent pool accelerates AI integration and research collaborations.	4 AI‑assisted diagnostic tools piloted across the network.

Expansion strategy: Building the “Next‑Generation” Imaging Ecosystem

1. Talent‑first recruitment

• Targeted outreach to academic radiology programs (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, UCSF).
• Competitive compensation packages that include equity participation in the independent network.

2. Technology acceleration

• Deploy AI‑driven triage engines to prioritize urgent findings.
• Implement cloud‑based PACS for seamless image sharing across all 28 locations.

3. Hybrid care model

• Combine on‑site reading rooms with a 24/7 teleradiology hub.
• Enable remote consults for community physicians,reducing referral delays.

4. Community integration

• Partner with local health departments for mobile imaging units in underserved areas.
• Offer free screening days for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer detection.

Real‑World Example: The Dallas Imaging Center Rollout

• Timeline: Launched March 2025, fully staffed by 8 Vidi radiologists within 4 months.
• Outcomes:

1. 15 % increase in same‑day MRI appointments.
2. 22 % reduction in average report turnaround time (from 48 h to 37 h).
3. Patient satisfaction score rose to 4.8/5 (up from 4.3 in 2024).

• Key success factors:
• Early adoption of AI‑powered image quality checks.
• Integrated scheduling platform linked directly to referral EMRs.

Benefits for Providers, Payers, and Patients

• Providers gain rapid, subspecialty‑level reads without needing large in‑house teams.
• payers observe lower overall imaging spend due to reduced repeat studies and efficient workflow.
• Patients experience faster diagnoses, fewer needless appointments, and higher confidence in care continuity.

Practical Tips for Radiology Practices Joining an Independent Network

1. Assess cultural fit: Ensure alignment on quality metrics, data transparency, and collaborative research goals.
2. Leverage data analytics: Use network dashboards to monitor turnaround times,error rates,and revenue per study.
3. Negotiate flexible contracts: Favor agreements that allow incremental scaling of radiologist headcount and technology upgrades.
4. Invest in continuous education: Participate in quarterly webinars hosted by VidiS education hub to stay current on AI tools and regulatory changes.

Future Outlook: Scaling Beyond 150 Radiologists

• Projected growth: Forecasted addition of 45 radiologists by end‑2026, driven by acquisitions in the Midwest and Southeast.
• Strategic focus areas:
• Expansion of AI‑enabled interventional imaging suites.
• Development of a centralized research institute for imaging biomarkers.
• Launch of a patient‑facing mobile app for result delivery and tele‑consultations.

• Key performance indicators to watch:

1. Study volume per radiologist – target > 5,500 reads annually.
2. AI adoption rate – aim for ≥ 70 % of routine studies assisted by AI by 2027.
3. Patient access metric – reduce average wait time for initial imaging appointment to < 5 days nationwide.

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Data sourced from Vidi Capital Q3 2025 earnings release,partner health system performance reports,and industry benchmarks (American College of Radiology,2025). All figures reflect publicly disclosed information as of 22 December 2025.