On 13 February Axon Diagnostics joined Medica Group, marking an exciting new chapter for our organisation and for the future of remote diagnostics in the UK.
By joining forces, we will become the UK’s largest clinical reporting network, supporting more than 2.5 million patients each year across the majority of NHS Trusts. This step reflects our shared ambition to accelerate innovation and gives us the scale, and capability, to support even more patients with faster, accurate reporting.
As part of this integration, Axon’s sister company, MITIS Health, will also join Medica. MITIS brings its Clinical Desktop technology, already trusted by many NHS Trusts, to support high fidelity remote diagnostic reporting.
Strengthening our capabilities together
For more than 20 years, we have built a robust network of specialist clinicians, supported by strong clinical governance and advanced infrastructure. By welcoming Axon and MITIS into the Medica Group, we are enhancing this foundation even further.
Axon is known for its innovative technology platform, agile workflows, and secure, high-performance remote desktop solutions powered by MITIS Clinical Desktop. These tools allow clinicians to work with complete flexibility, seamlessly and securely, from any appropriate location. Axon also brings a team of highly skilled clinicians who have earned a reputation for their quality and responsiveness.
Together, these strengths mean we can offer:
- More capacity for clients across the UK
- Faster turnaround times for routine and urgent cases
- An enhanced experience for both healthcare partners and patients
- A stronger platform for innovation, including AI-enabled reporting and optimised workflows
The UK’s largest clinical reporting network
With Axon joining Medica, we will be working with the majority of NHS Trusts and covering a broad range of diagnostic subspecialties.
Both organisations share the same commitment: to act as trusted strategic partners and deliver consistent, transparent, high-quality diagnostic services. Our clients will continue to work with the same familiar teams, while gradually benefiting from enhanced tools, streamlined workflows, and increased flexibility as our systems integrate.
Leadership insights
Andrew Cannon, Chief Executive Officer of Medica Group, said: “This merger marks a significant milestone for Medica, and we are proud to welcome Axon into the Medica Group. The Axon team has built an exceptional business in a remarkably short time, earning the trust of clients through first-rate service, agility and a deep commitment to quality. Bringing Axon into Medica strengthens our position as the UK’s leading diagnostics provider. Clients will continue to receive the excellent service they rely on, now supported by greater capacity and advanced reporting technology. We look forward to building a compelling future together, driving further innovation and delivering outstanding patient care at the core of our mission.”
Rahul Mehta, Chief Executive Officer of Axon Diagnostics, said: “Axon was founded to push the boundaries of diagnostic innovation, and joining Medica enables us to amplify that mission. This merger combines our technology and agile approach with Medica’s scale and clinical excellence, meaning more patients will benefit from faster and smarter reporting. We’re excited to enter this next chapter together, bringing our teams and clients with us into the Medica Group as we continue building trusted, high-quality diagnostic services.”
What happens next
We are now working through a phased integration plan that will bring together our systems, teams, and best practices in a structured and transparent way. While this integration progresses, our focus remains firmly on delivering reliable, high-quality diagnostic services that place patients at the centre of every decision we make. We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will unlock as we continue working together to deliver the highest standards of diagnostic care.
Contacts
Medica
Helen Lawton
Group Head of Marketing, Communications and Events
Email: Helen.lawton@medica.co.uk
Tel: 07950179069
FTI Consulting
Ben Atwell / Sam Purewal
Email : medica@fticonsulting.com
Tel: +44 (0) 203 727 1000
About Medica
Medica Group is the UK’s largest telemedicine diagnostics provider, delivering expert teleradiology and telepathology services to over half of NHS hospitals nationwide. With more than 20 years’ experience in remote diagnostics, Medica provides 24/7 coverage for urgent and routine imaging via a network of 800+ specialist clinicians across the UK, Ireland and the US. Its innovative platforms and use of AI-enhanced workflows help healthcare providers reduce imaging backlogs and improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Hastings, UK, Medica Group also encompasses Medica Ireland (managed radiology and pathology services in Ireland) and RadMD in the USA (clinical trial imaging), underscoring its international reach and commitment to “improving lives through excellence in diagnostics and research.”
About Axon Diagnostics
Axon Diagnostics is a UK-based, clinically led diagnostics services provider delivering radiology, teleradiology and digital pathology services to the NHS and private healthcare organisations. Axon offers a suite of solutions to support the needs of modern diagnostic imaging services, underpinned by innovative, secure streaming technology that enables efficient reporting, supports clinicians, and delivers tangible benefits for patient care. Axon Diagnostics – Radiology Reimagined.
About MITIS Health
MITIS Health is a UK-based technology provider focused on improving diagnostic workflows. MITIS Health has built the Next Generation Home and inHospital Reporting Solution for Radiology, Pathology and Clinical Desktops. The Company’s Secure Gateway allows clinicians working remotely to securely project a desktop located in the hospital or datacentre, directly to any appropriate remote location. Complete lossless transmission / zero degradation of images is supported for all light-based scans such as: Plain Film, CT, MRI, PET, Ultrasound and Histopathology.
