Mexico’s IMSS attributes radiology gains to AI and new equipment
Mexico’s Social Security Institute, IMSS, has disclosed more than 27.6 million imaging examinations in 2025. An institute specialist attributes productivity improvements above 50 per cent, and up to 150 per cent in some processes, to AI alongside new equipment. The institution’s World Radiology Day account combines service volumes with its claims about faster care and more precise diagnosis.
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The institute links productivity claims to combined upgrades
Mexico’s Social Security Institute, known as IMSS, used World Radiology Day on 8 November to describe changes in its diagnostic imaging services. Its specialist Víctor Mora Santiago attributed gains exceeding 50 per cent in productivity, with increases of 150 per cent for some processes, to AI and newer technology together. The institution also claims shorter waits and better diagnostic precision. It has supplied no independent clinical evaluation separating AI’s contribution from the equipment changes.[1]
Most disclosed examinations are X-rays
The service totals cover 2025, when the institute says imaging examinations surpassed 27.6 million. Of those, 19.8 million were standard X-rays, nearly 4 million involved ultrasound and the computed tomography total exceeded 2.3 million. Mammography examinations exceeded 1 million, while magnetic resonance imaging accounted for 498,000. The figures describe activity across the imaging services. Mora Santiago says imaging supports around 80 per cent of definitive diagnoses and approximately 80 per cent of treatment decisions.[1]
Equipment renewal sits alongside a large clinical workforce
The modernisation includes updated tomography and magnetic resonance equipment, digital radiology and ultrasound systems. IMSS lists 176 tomography scanners and 55 magnetic resonance scanners in its inventory. Operating its imaging services are 5,885 radiology technicians and 2,634 specialist physicians. The institute identifies early detection of cancer, cardiovascular conditions and musculoskeletal disorders among the uses of imaging, and says radiation-protection procedures follow the standards in force.[1]
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