deepc and Romion Health partner to empower healthcare systems with evidence-based radiology AI guidance

• Objective, evidence-based consultation from Romion Health, Europe’s trusted advisor on responsible AI adoption
• Tailored support across the full AI lifecycle, from roadmap design to side-by-side evaluation and business-case development
• Part of deepc’s future-ready infrastructure offering, combining scalable technology with transparent governance and strategic expertise

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Munich (DE) & Utrecht (NL), 07 August 2025 — deepc, creator of the vendor-neutral radiology AI platform deepcOS®, today announced a strategic partnership with Romion Health, the independent consultancy led by internationally respected experts in radiology-AI evaluation, implementation, and health economics, Kicky van Leeuwen and Stephan Romeijn. The collaboration adds a new level of objective, data-driven advisory support to deepc’s own clinical-AI expertise, helping customers define goals, compare solutions, and build a strong clinical and business case once their platform is in place.

Navigating AI adoption with clarity and confidence

In recent studies, comparative evaluations of radiology AI have revealed substantial variability in clinical performance across vendors, underscoring the need for objective, context-specific assessment (1,2). Hospitals are increasingly exploring AI to improve care, but often lack the time, resources, or comparative insight required to set clear success criteria and select the right tools. Whether an organisation is piloting its first algorithm or expanding a growing portfolio, Romion Health delivers tailored guidance once deepc’s scalable infrastructure is in place to ensure the responsible and effective use of the available AI solutions.

Romion Health brings deep experience from AI procurement and implementation projects across Europe, along with a proven track record in conducting structured, vendor-agnostic evaluations. As maintainers of the Health AI Register, they also offer unmatched market insight into the evolving landscape of commercial radiology AI.

This collaboration strengthens deepc’s position as the infrastructure partner of choice for healthcare systems looking to operationalize AI, not just through technology, but through the governance and strategic clarity required to scale it successfully. The partnership also reflects emerging guidance under the EU AI Act, which emphasizes the responsibility of healthcare organizations in the safe clinical use of AI through ensuring transparency, AI literacy, and human oversight(3). Now, deepc customers gain direct access to Romion’s unique expertise via tailored consultations that cover:

‍Defining needs & value – aligning stakeholders and setting measurable goals for AI implementation

Evaluating AI fairly – comparing AI solutions based on clinical performance, evidence, and workflow fit

Building the business case – supporting procurement decisions with business impact analysis and documentation

“deepc has always believed that true vendor-neutrality empowers hospitals to choose what is best for their patients. Partnering with Romion Health adds an elite layer of independent evaluation that turns choice into confident action.” Dr. Franz Pfister, CEO & Co-Founder, deepc 

“Our mission is to help health systems adopt AI responsibly.  Having an infrastructure such as deepc’s open platform in the department serves as a great starting point for scalable AI adoption. We are looking forward to supporting deepc’s customers in taking their next step in their AI adoption journey, ensuring safe and effective use and optimizing investments.” Kicky van Leeuwen, Managing Partner, Romion Health

A partnership grounded in trust

Romion Health’s role as an independent advisor is not just preserved, it’s what makes this partnership valuable. Their ability to serve public health systems, national programmes, and individual providers without bias remains unchanged. By working together, deepc and Romion offer healthcare organizations the best of both worlds: a future-ready AI platform and access to trusted, transparent guidance from one of Europe’s most respected consultancies.