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Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | April 28, 2025
St. Luke’s University Health Network has committed more than $30 million to upgrade its MR capabilities with new systems and services from GE HealthCare, aiming to expand patient access to faster and more precise imaging.
The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based network’s investment includes MR technology equipped with AI designed to reduce scan times, enhance image quality, and improve patient comfort with wider scanners. The move builds on St. Luke’s previous technology investments with GE HealthCare, which included
$30 million for CT systems in 2023 and
$11 million for ultrasound equipment in 2020.
“Medical specialties such as orthopedics, cardiology, and oncology rely on imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning,” said Dr. Robert Fournier, chairman of radiology at St. Luke’s. “At St. Luke’s, we are committed to providing the best imaging technology because we understand its vital role in modern medicine.”
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The new MR systems feature GE HealthCare’s Sonic DL AI application, which the company states can reduce scan times by up to 83%, including the ability to capture cardiac images in a single heartbeat. The network also plans to implement Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT) for MR, a software tool intended to streamline radiation oncology workflows by enabling faster and more accurate radiation therapy planning compared to conventional CT.
Catherine Estrampes, president and CEO of GE HealthCare for the U.S. and Canada, noted the organizations' long-standing partnership. “We are proud to work with St. Luke’s to enable greater precision, efficiency, and access to advanced technology for their patients,” she said.
Standardizing MR technology across St. Luke’s campuses is expected to improve operational efficiency and consistency in patient care. Dr. Fournier also emphasized the educational benefits, stating the new systems will offer residents and fellows early exposure to next-generation imaging tools.
St. Luke’s operates 15 campuses and over 350 outpatient sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is the region’s largest provider of trauma care and medical education programs.
