Qscan Group

What Qscan Group does

Qscan Group is an Australian diagnostic imaging and radiology services provider operating more than 40 clinic locations across Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Founded in 2006, the company is structured as Qscan Services Pty Ltd and encompasses operating subsidiaries including Qscan Radiology Clinics, Envision Medical Imaging, North Coast Radiology Group, South East Radiology, and Alpenglow Australia. Its clinical scope spans the full imaging modality stack — X-ray, ultrasound, CT (including CT coronary angiography and CT calcium scoring), MRI, PET-CT (with FDG and PSMA tracers), nuclear medicine, mammography (including 3D tomosynthesis and contrast-enhanced mammography), BMD/DEXA bone densitometry, EOS spinal and body imaging, cone beam CT, dental imaging, and interventional radiology procedures. A network of approximately 150 radiologists, including subspecialists in breast, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, interventional, and nuclear medicine, supports diagnostic interpretation across the network.

The company's commercial model is primarily transaction-based through Medicare bulk billing for eligible services, supplemented by patient out-of-pocket fees (e.g., a A$50 weekend X-ray fee) and self-pay programs. The Preventative Care offering extends the model with direct-to-consumer health assessment packages at select Brisbane clinics. Referrers are integrated through InteleConnect/InteleViewer PACS, the Zed-powered Referrer Results portal, and electronic referral pathways via Medical Objects, HealthLink, Best Practice, Genie, and Gentu PMS, while patients access images and reports through the Qscan Patient Results mobile app and web portal integrated with My Health Record. In 2025 the company launched AI-powered iQ-Solutions neuroimaging enhancement, introduced EOS and Contrast Enhanced Mammography at additional sites, expanded PET-CT and MRI to new clinics, and began participating in the federally-funded National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Preferred-provider relationships with major Australian professional sports organizations (Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Reds, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns, Dolphins NRL, Tasmania Jack Jumpers, among others) drive brand visibility in sports imaging. Leadership comprises founder and radiologist Hal Rice alongside COO Matthew Bellairs, CTO Simon Button, and CFO Steve Becker.

Name

Qscan Group

Legal name

Qscan Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://qscan.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Qscan Group is an Australian diagnostic imaging provider operating more than 40 clinics across five states with approximately 150 radiologists. It offers the full modality stack — X-ray, CT, MRI, PET-CT, nuclear medicine, mammography, and interventional radiology — to patients via GP and specialist referrals, plus a self-pay Preventative Care program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiology AI, CAD & Advanced Visualization Software (HLAHABAJ), Universal Viewers & Enterprise Imaging Access (Zero-footprint/Diagnostic) (HLACALAD)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Medical radiology
• PET-CT imaging
• Preventative health screening
• Interventional radiology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices41 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Medical imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, nuclear medicine, mammography, and interventional radiology provided to patients via referrals from GPs, specialists, and allied health providers. Revenue generated through Medicare bulk billing, patient out-of-pocket payments, and specialist referrals.
2. Medicare Bulk Billed Services: Many services including PET-CT (with specialist referral), echocardiograms (selected locations), National Lung Cancer Screening Program CT scans, and EOS scans are bulk billed when Medicare eligibility requirements are met.
3. Preventative Care Programs: Self-pay health assessment programs for individuals seeking proactive health screening, offered at select Brisbane clinics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qscan Group operates a network of over 40 diagnostic imaging clinics across Australia, providing medical imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, nuclear medicine, mammography, interventional radiology, BMD/DEXA, EOS spinal imaging, and dental imaging. Services are delivered to patients primarily via GP, specialist, and allied health referrals, with walk-in X-ray availability, and complemented by a direct-to-consumer Preventative Care screening program and a digital ecosystem for patient and referrer image/report access.

Product overview

Qscan Group operates as a medical imaging services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic imaging services across 40+ clinic locations in Australia. The core offering consists of traditional imaging modalities (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, Nuclear Medicine) supplemented by specialized services including dental imaging (OPG), 3D mammography, BMD/DEXA bone scanning, EOS spinal imaging, interventional radiology procedures, and specialised programmes for paediatric, women's, and sports imaging. The company provides a digital health ecosystem including the Patient Results App/Portal for patient access to images and reports, InteleConnect/InteleViewer PACS for referring practitioners, Zed-powered Referrer Results portal, and e-Referrals system via Medical Objects and HealthLink integration. Preventative care programmes and theranostics for cancer treatment extend the service portfolio. AI-powered iQ-Solutions enhances neuroimaging capabilities. Services are available across Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• X-ray Services Medical imaging service using X-rays to create images of internal body structures including bones, organs, and tissues. Includes walk-in service and specialized ILO chest X-rays for occupational lung disease screening. Available to patients referred by GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals.
• Ultrasound Services High-frequency sound wave imaging for soft tissues, organs, blood vessels, and obstetric care without ionizing radiation. Includes pregnancy, vascular (Doppler), pelvic, renal, musculoskeletal, echocardiography, and elastography scans for patients with valid referrals.
• CT Scan Services Computed tomography using X-rays and advanced computer processing for detailed 2D and 3D body imaging. Includes CT Coronary Angiography, CT Calcium Scoring, CT Dentascan, and Cone Beam CT. Supports NLCSP bulk-billed low-dose CT scans for eligible Australians.
• MRI Services Magnetic Resonance Imaging using strong magnetic field and radio waves for detailed soft tissue imaging without radiation. Includes musculoskeletal, neurological, abdominal/pelvic, cardiac, breast, and prostate MRI scans for referred patients.
• PET-CT Services Positron Emission Tomography combined with CT for functional and anatomical imaging. Includes FDG PET-CT for oncology, infection, and brain imaging; PSMA PET-CT for prostate cancer detection. Bulk billed when referred by a specialist with Medicare eligibility.
• Nuclear Medicine Medical imaging using radioactive tracers for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Includes myocardial perfusion scans, bone scans, and theranostics for personalised cancer treatment delivered to referred patients.
• OPG and Dental Imaging Panoramic dental X-ray (orthopantomogram) for upper and lower jaw imaging. Includes Lateral/PA Ceph for orthodontic treatment planning and Cone Beam CT for dental implant planning, available to referred patients.
• Interventional Radiology Minimally invasive image-guided procedures including joint injections, PRP injections, radiofrequency ablation for pain management, EUFLEXXA joint therapy, nerve root blocks, and core biopsies for referred patients.
• 3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis) Low-dose X-ray examination for breast tissue imaging with 3D acquisition improving cancer detection. Includes Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for additional diagnostic capability for referred patients.
• BMD/DEXA Scan Bone Mineral Densitometry for osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk assessment. Includes DEXA Body Composition scan for accurate measurement of lean muscle, fat, and bone mass distribution, available to referred patients.
• EOS Spinal and Body Imaging Innovative ultra-low dose X-ray imaging system for standing weight-bearing posture assessment. Provides full spine imaging in under 20 seconds for spinal alignment and surgical planning, available to referred patients.
• Paediatric Imaging Specialized medical imaging services for children of all ages with child-friendly environments, expert paediatric radiologists, and age-appropriate techniques including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
• Women's Imaging Specialized diagnostic imaging for women including breast MRI, breast biopsy, mammography, pelvic and pregnancy ultrasound, Harmony NIPT, and BMD/DEXA for bone health.
• Sports Imaging Specialized imaging services for athletes including DEXA body composition scans, image-guided interventional procedures, and diagnostic imaging for sports injuries to shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, foot, and ankle.
• Preventative Care Program Proactive health assessment program for early disease detection before symptoms appear. Includes cardiovascular screening, cancer detection, and metabolic condition assessment using advanced imaging technology. Self-pay program targeted at health-conscious individuals.
• Theranostics Personalized cancer treatment approach using radioactive drugs for both diagnosis and therapy. Diagnostic PET-CT identifies tumour receptors, followed by targeted radioactive treatment to destroy cancer cells.
• National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) Government-funded free lung cancer screening for eligible Australians aged 50-70 with 30+ pack-year smoking history. Bulk-billed low-dose CT scans at participating Qscan clinics.
• Qscan Patient Results App and Portal Patient-facing mobile app and web portal for on-the-go access to imaging reports and images via smartphone, tablet, or desktop. Available through Apple App Store and Google Play, with results accessible 7-10 days after examination.
• InteleConnect and InteleViewer (PACS) Picture and Archiving Communications System (PACS) for referring practitioners to access patient images and reports. Includes web-based InteleConnect portal and downloadable InteleViewer desktop application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results available 7-10 days after examination via patient app and web portal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medical ObjectscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure messaging platform enabling electronic referrals through Best Practice practice management software. Allows fast, secure e-referral transmission with under 40-second message delivery guarantee.
• HealthLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure messaging system enabling electronic referrals through Best Practice PMS. Provides seamless integration for e-referral workflow for referring practitioners.
• Brisbane BroncoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for NRL rugby league team. Qscan provides diagnostic imaging services for players and staff.
• Gold Coast TitanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for NRL rugby league team.
• Dolphins NRLcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for NRL rugby league team based in Brisbane.
• Queensland RedscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for Queensland rugby union team.
• Brisbane LionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for AFL Australian rules football team.
• Gold Coast SunscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for AFL Australian rules football team.
• NSW WaratahscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for NSW rugby union team.
• Tasmania Jack JumperscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for NBL basketball team.
• Brisbane HeatcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for Big Bash League cricket team.
• Hobart HurricanescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for Big Bash League cricket team based in Tasmania.
• Cricket TasmaniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for Tasmanian cricket organization.
• Triathlon AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for national triathlon organization.
• Queensland FirebirdscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred imaging provider for netball team.
• Australian Diagnostic Imaging AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for diagnostic imaging providers.
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear MedicineminorOthersProfessional society membership for nuclear medicine specialists.
• Australasian Sonographers AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership for sonographers.
• International Radiopharmaceutical Science AllianceminorOthersInternational alliance supporting radiopharmaceutical science.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Akumin: North American outpatient imaging and radiology services provider. Comparable modality mix (MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, mammography) and similar referrer-driven clinic model, offering a peer benchmark for multi-modality community imaging.
• RadNet: Largest US outpatient imaging network with hundreds of centers. Comparable operating model combining community clinics, subspecialty reads and AI-enabled imaging workflows, providing a relevant international benchmark for scale economics.
• Integral Diagnostics (IDX): ASX-listed diagnostic imaging operator with clinics across Australia and New Zealand. Closely comparable business model combining community radiology with subspecialist reads, competing with Qscan for referrers and patients in overlapping geographies.
• I-MED Radiology Network: Australia's largest diagnostic imaging operator with a national clinic network. Directly comparable to Qscan in modality mix (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET) and referral-driven model, but at materially larger scale.
• Capitol Health (now part of Healius/Lumus): Was a dedicated ASX-listed Australian diagnostic imaging operator before being absorbed into Healius' Lumus Imaging. Closely comparable regional clinic model with similar modality mix and referrer-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Sonic Healthcare: Global diagnostics company with significant Australian radiology operations alongside pathology. Comparable in scale and modality breadth but operates across multiple geographies and service lines beyond imaging.
• GE HealthCare: Global medical imaging equipment and digital solutions provider. Comparable as the supplier of much of Qscan's MRI, CT, PET and mammography equipment, and an adjacent player in AI-enabled imaging platforms.
• Healius (Lumus Imaging): Major Australian healthcare operator encompassing pathology, day hospitals and Lumus Imaging. Overlaps with Qscan in diagnostic imaging and GP referrer relationships, but imaging is one segment of a broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Lunit: Korean-listed AI company developing radiology AI for cancer detection and chest imaging. Relevant given Qscan's recent launch of iQ-Solutions for AI-enabled neuroimaging; both are embedding AI into diagnostic imaging workflows.
• Perspectum: UK-based imaging AI company focused on multi-organ diagnostic analysis, including brain and liver. Adjacent to Qscan's Preventative Care and AI imaging direction, competing for the same value-based imaging thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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