Singular signs top US radiologist to pick up imaging rollout pace
In a move aimed squarely at cementing clinical credibility and accelerating commercialisation, Dr Alex Alonso will also set up Singular's flagship 3DICOM radiology platform at his own diagnostic centre, Life Radiology FL, in Doral, Florida. The appointment follows Singular's binding enterprise agreement with Provider Network Solutions (PNS), a leading US-based managed service organisation which manages more than 3.7 million patient plans across Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico.
Chong described the appointment as a 'big win', noting his first-hand understanding of US imaging workflows and duplication challenges.
Alonso said the technology could solve everyday challenges for radiologists and patients.
'I see a real pathway to nationwide rollout in the US as we move towards connected, patient-focused care,
' he said.
Life Radiology will integrate 3DICOM features such as interoperability between digital patient filing systems, secure image sharing and patient access portals to streamline diagnostic workflows and reduce unnecessary repeat imaging, which remains a significant cost burden on the US healthcare system.
Alonso's consulting fees will be settled through the issue of fully paid ordinary Singular shares worth US$27,000 at the end of his six-month engagement, directly aligning his interests with the company's shareholders.
Today's appointment builds on a string of strategic milestones for Singular. Two weeks ago, the company inked a US$1.3 million (A$2 million) contract with PNS to roll out an initial 1000 3DICOM MD licences to doctors across Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas.
The contract includes a US$500,000 commitment to develop AI imaging models and a centralised image repository, key steps towards the company's plan to address the endemic problem of duplicate imaging in the US. Industry studies estimate unnecessary imaging costs US healthcare up to US$30 billion annually.
The scale of Singular's opportunity is underscored by independent research commissioned from Signify Research, estimating a total addressable market of US$19 billion annually for 3DICOM licences among 1.3 million US primary care doctors.
To support its ambitious US rollout, Singular Health raised $8 million through a placement of 22.4 million shares at 35 cents each, completed just last week. The raise attracted strong institutional support and saw strategic backers, including PNS, reinforce their confidence in Singular's vision by participating in the placement. The fresh cash leaves the company fully funded for the planned national deployment of 3DICOM and further product development.
Quarterly reports further reveal the company's solid operational and financial footing, with more than $5.3 million cash at bank as of the end of March. Recent achievements include the completion of the 3DICOM Gateway, a real-time browser-based tool enabling seamless sharing and access to imaging records, and the appointment of Australian radiologist Dr Ronny Low as technical advisor for the US pilot.
Looking ahead, Singular Health is preparing for its first large-scale national rollout across PNS's partner networks, supported by its strategic joint venture between PNS and the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), a group operating across more than 30 US states.
Singular Health's 3DICOM software, which has US Food and Drug Administration registration for diagnostic use in the US, enables advanced 3D visualisation of medical images, empowering practitioners and patients with clearer insights into imaging data. The company's broader suite of technologies, including its volumetric rendering platform and medical file transfer protocol, aims to eliminate medical imaging silos and reduce costs, patient discomfort and delays in care.
As Singular Health sets its sights firmly on transforming the US medical imaging landscape, today's appointment of Alonso represents a clinical endorsement and a significant leap forward in its mission to make healthcare imaging smarter, faster and more accessible across America.
Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
matt.birney@wanews.com.au
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Australian
2 hours ago
- The Australian
AI v AI: who wins the cyber battle?
Last year the internet lit up with stories about Daisy, the so-called 'AI granny' who spent hours chatting with scam call centres. Her purpose was simple but clever: to waste scammers' time by keeping them tied up on the phone so they had less time to target real victims. While amusing on the surface, Daisy revealed something far more serious. AI-generated voices are now so realistic that even seasoned scammers can't always tell the difference. Some spoke to Daisy for more than 40 minutes without realising they were talking to a machine. Daisy was designed for good, but her existence raises an obvious question: what if this technology were used for harm? This question is no longer hypothetical. In the cybersecurity domain, AI is rapidly changing the risk but can also be the solution. In the past, cyber attacks typically focused on standard technology interfaces. Hackers would exploit weaknesses in systems, such as customer portals, or send typo-ridden phishing emails filled with malware that could be detected with signature-based scans. David Owen is Partner, Cyber, Deloitte Australia But now AI has changed the game. It enables criminals to better target people and weaknesses in process design, not just software and servers. They are picking up the phone, sending AI-forged documents and using AI tools to impersonate real individuals in ways that can be difficult to detect. Case in point: deepfake technology was recently used by scammers to impersonate senior managers of a multinational company on a video call, successfully tricking a Hong Kong-based employee into wiring millions of dollars. Criminals are also using AI to attack other weak points. In industries such as financial services, it is common for customer transactions to involve a mix of steps across different platforms. These may include identity verification, form submission, email correspondence, document uploads and phone conversations. Criminals can now use AI to scale attacks across these channels, increasing the odds of success. They might begin by scraping the internet for names, job titles, or breached login details. From there, AI can be used to generate fake identity documents or produce pre-filled forms that request changes to contact details or banking information. These materials can be submitted through legitimate channels and often appear no different from genuine customer requests. This type of multichannel attack presents new challenges. However, with the aid of AI, there are three critical steps organisations can take to better prepare. First, risk assessments must become broader and more realistic. These assessments should consider how an adversary might target the organisation through all available channels, not just through IT systems. Forward-looking organisations are now running simulations that mimic the tactics and technologies used by modern cybercriminals, including AI-generated voice calls or document forgery. In these scenarios, AI can assist by identifying unusual patterns in large datasets (stopping attacks in real time) and by simulating attack scenarios to uncover hidden vulnerabilities. Second, external threat intelligence should play a central role in both risk management and awareness efforts. AI tools can help aggregate and analyse this threat intelligence at speed and scale, identifying patterns humans might miss. This intelligence should feed directly into updated risk assessments and process design, and be used to inform training and awareness campaigns for frontline staff. Awareness programs should not rely on static training modules. Instead, they should include short, regular updates using real-world case studies. These stories make the threat feel more relevant and can help employees spot similar behaviour in their own day-to-day work. Training should also be role-specific. What a contact centre agent needs to watch for is not the same as what an executive assistant or finance officer needs to know. Finally, many organisations still have disconnected systems, teams and case management for managing digital threats, fraud and customer service. To detect a co-ordinated, multichannel attack, these teams need to have consolidated systems and processes. AI can support this integration as it has the capabilities to notice irregularities occurring in different parts of an organisation – such as a surge in failed log-in activity (a sign of password spraying), unusual patterns of calls to the contact centre, followed by fraudulent refund claims in customer service systems. To achieve this, it needs to have visibility across all channels, rather than siloed to traditional 'cyber' channels. Machine learning tools can help identify unusual behaviour, but human collaboration remains essential. When paired with expert analysis, AI-driven insights can significantly accelerate response times and improve decision making. Creating converged approaches for cyber operations, fraud analysts and customer support to flag and escalate suspicious activity together is just one of the meaningful steps organisations can take to bolster preparedness in the face of a changing cybersecurity landscape. Cyber criminals are adapting cutting-edge AI technologies – organisations must do the same or risk being left behind. David Owen is Partner, Cyber, Deloitte Australia. - Disclaimer This publication contains general information only and Deloitte is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. Deloitte shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this publication. About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ('DTTL'), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. Please see to learn more. Copyright © 2025 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. -
Perth Now
6 hours ago
- Perth Now
Major update in plastics recycling scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed a new grant for a voluntary soft plastics recycling scheme, almost three years after the collapse of the REDcycle scheme. Run by the Soft Plastics Stewardship of Australia (SPSA), the scheme will re-encourage shoppers to collect and recycle soft plastics such as shopping bags and food wrappers. Melbourne-based soft recycling scheme REDcycle collapsed in November 2022. NewsWire / Ian Currie Credit: News Corp Australia In November 2022, Melbourne-based recycling program REDcycle collapsed after it was revealed hundreds of millions of soft plastics went unrecycled, instead stored inside warehouses. The ACCC previously engaged a trial with major supermarkets as part of the Soft Plastics Taskforce to remove the stockpile of soft plastics intended for REDcycle. More than 120 stores across Australia have launched in-store collection of soft plastics, which will be in place until July next year. Supermarkets including Aldi, Woolworths and Coles, as well as food companies Nestle, Mars and McCormick Foods have signed up as initial members of the scheme. The recycling program has been relaunched in several supermarkets across Australia. NewsWire / Brenton Edwards Credit: News Corp Australia ACCC deputy chair Mick Keogh said it was 'clear that many Australians are concerned about the environmental impacts of soft plastic packaging and want to recycle it'. 'We believe the proposed scheme will result in an environmental benefit as it aims to take over and expand the current in-store collection and kerbside pilots for recycling soft plastic packaging, meaning some soft plastics are likely to be diverted from landfill,' he said. 'While we know that soft plastic recycling has faced many challenges in Australia, we consider that the SPSA scheme is an important stepping stone to expanding collections and recycling.'
Perth Now
7 hours ago
- Perth Now
Milky Lane venue to close six months after its doors opened
Milky Lane Karratha will cease operations at the end of August, just six months after opening its doors. The closure was announced via Facebook on Sunday, with Milky Lane and Pilbara-based Stardeck Group confirming they had come to a 'mutual decision' to terminate their franchise agreement. The announcement stated that the business had 'achieved several milestones, but 'it became clear that full integration of . . . systems was not feasible in the long term'. 'System alignment was always a key factor in the ongoing success of our partnership and the customer experience in Karratha,' Stardeck Group managing director Bart Parsons said. 'While we couldn't bridge this particular gap, we part ways on good terms and with genuine appreciation for the opportunity.' The restaurant opened in early 2025, occupying the former Blanche Bar site and bringing the Milky Lane brand to Karratha for the first time. Blanche Bar was the Pilbara's first small bar and welcomed patrons for more than 12 years, closing late last year. it was also the springboard from which the Stardeck Group was launched, going on to run Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant and Rambla Bar & Bistro. At the time of Balanche Bar's closure, Mr Parsons said they had tried to sell the venue, but 'had some pretty embarrassing low-ball offers, so we decided the best thing to do was rebrand it'. The venue is now set to undergo yet another brief rebrand and reopen under the continued management of Stardeck Group. Further details about the new concept are yet to be announced. The closure will take effect on August 31, 2025.
