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Data Annotation for Digital Radiology

Training machine learning models on medical imaging is far more challenging than other images. Occlusion in medical imaging makes it difficult for AI to analyze anterior and posterior portions. Not to mention, multiple formats, like DICOM, TIF, Leica, etc., make it laborious to add annotations to them.

Also, due to differing views and volumes, bringing consistency and removing bias in the model becomes next to impossible.

We are iMerit

At iMerit, we support your ML journey from training data to regulatory validation.

With our extensive tooling ecosystem, we extend custom workflows for our healthcare clients, assisted by a network of medical experts for cost-efficient scaling. HIPAA-compliant and regulatory-oriented tools protect data and ensure product success.

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Delivering High Quality Data

We empower AI/ML teams across the healthcare industry to customize and deliver flexible annotation workflows to accommodate any project need.

  • iMerit’s curriculum-driven workforce enables quality, scalability and efficiency.
  • Specialized medical annotators work hand-in-hand with experts in hybrid workflows.
  • US board-certified physicians are available for benchmarking and validation.
  • HIPAA-compliant annotation processes will ensure data stays protected and secure.
  • Our regulatory-grade processes ensure AI-assisted products get FDA 510K clearance.

Smart Tooling

  • Radiology Co-Pilot & Automation Tools for faster, accurate annotations
  • Support for up to 16 simultaneous DICOM images to handle complex imaging workflows
  • NRRD and time series support for advanced multi-format and temporal imaging pipelines
  • Expert-in-the-loop review and QC automation to ensure high-quality, submission-ready datasets
“iMerit is a leading vendor and innovator in the [healthcare] data labeling market in the United States, contributing to significant developments in the market.”
360i Research

Common Use Cases

Covid-19 Diagnosis
Covid-19 Diagnosis
With our team of specialized annotators, we have worked on several Non-contrast Chest CTs on 3D pathology classification and segmentation for Covid Pneumonia. The expert quality helps with identification of new Covid-19 strains.
Neuro Triage
To support the AI-based detection of malignant brain tumors by analyzing Contrast Head CT, our expert annotators have worked with several healthcare companies on classification and tool-assisted segmentation on a consensus workflow.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast ultrasound analysis, classification, and segmentation using Smart Scissors require experts with advanced training and expertise for highly accurate annotations. We use a 3-step, hybrid, and dual-shore workflow on such complex projects.
Lung Nodule Detection and Classification
Our team supports AI-based detection of pulmonary nodules by annotating chest X-rays and CT scans. This work aids in early lung cancer detection and assists in the development of screening tools.
Stroke Detection
and Triage
We collaborate with healthcare providers to annotate brain CT and MRI scans, facilitating the identification of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. This enables timely intervention and prioritization in emergency settings.
Oncology Treatment Response Monitoring
Our experts annotate longitudinal imaging data to track tumor progression or regression over time. This supports oncologists in assessing treatment efficacy and making informed decisions.
Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
We provide annotation services for cardiovascular MRI and CT scans, assisting in the evaluation of heart structures and functions. This contributes to accurate diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions.
Musculoskeletal
Imaging
Our team annotates musculoskeletal images, including X-rays and MRIs, to identify fractures, joint degeneration, and other abnormalities. This aids in the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthopedic conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical data labeling is applying structured tags or annotations to datasets such as images, text, or audio to make them usable for AI. iMerit provides multimodal annotation services across imaging, clinical notes, and audio for healthcare AI.

Medical image annotation is the process of labeling or marking areas of interest in clinical imaging datasets, such as CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, and histopathology. These annotations provide the ground truth needed to train AI models for diagnostic and clinical applications.

iMerit supports a wide range of imaging modalities, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, PET, digital breast tomosynthesis, and histopathology, handling both 2D and 3D datasets for clinical-grade AI training.

In radiology, annotation involves highlighting and labeling key anatomical structures or pathologies in imaging studies. For example, annotators may outline tumors in MRI scans, mark calcifications in mammograms, segment organs in CT datasets, or classify findings in an X-ray.

At iMerit, radiologists and domain-trained annotators ensure that annotations meet clinical standards, enabling reliable AI models.

Annotation structures raw medical data into labeled datasets suitable for AI models that assist in diagnostics, triage, and treatment planning. iMerit combines automation, clinical expertise, and compliance-ready workflows to produce accurate, large-scale labeled datasets.

Data labeling tools provide the interface for annotators, while services manage the annotation process. Tools must support clinical workflows, compliance, and specialized formats.

iMerit offers both: Ango Hub as the tool platform and expert-managed annotation services for scalable, high-quality datasets.

Tools vary depending on modality and use case, but must support DICOM, NRRD, NIfTI, and provide features like segmentation, bounding boxes, keypoints, or temporal labeling. iMerit’s Ango Hub does all of the above and provides polygon, brush, bounding box, keypoint, and AI-assisted pre-labeling tools, with multi-resolution zoom and frame-specific annotation.

The best tool depends on workflow requirements. For medical AI, it should handle specialized formats, complex annotations, and comply with HIPAA/GxP standards. Ango Hub combines flexibility, automation, and compliance-ready workflows for healthcare AI annotation projects.

iMerit supports a wide range of imaging modalities, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, PET scans, and histopathology slides. Our platform can handle both 2D and 3D datasets for clinical-grade AI training.

iMerit provides comprehensive annotation capabilities, including bounding boxes, polygons, polylines, keypoints, semantic segmentation, 3D multiplanar annotations, and AI-assisted pre-labeling. Annotations can capture lesions, structures, and multi-object relationships, with support for frame-specific or task-specific labels in videos or multi-frame imaging.

  • NRRD: Multidimensional raster data format
  • NIfTI: Common in neuroimaging, especially MRI
  • DICOM: Standard across all medical imaging modalities

iMerit can deliver annotated datasets in all three formats, plus JSON or custom outputs, depending on client needs.

Challenges include maintaining clinical precision, handling complex modalities, ensuring compliance (HIPAA, FDA, GxP), and scaling across large datasets. iMerit uses dual-shore, tiered teams, expert-in-the-loop reviews, and advanced QA frameworks to balance accuracy, scale, and compliance.

Yes. Annotations can be tailored to specific clinical targets, supporting object-specific, frame-specific, and task-specific labeling. iMerit workflows cover oncology, cardiovascular, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and more, ensuring datasets are ready for AI model development.

All data is annotated and reviewed by certified radiologists, medical experts, and domain-trained annotators. iMerit’s expert-in-the-loop review model, combined with dual-shore and tiered teams, ensures high accuracy across large-scale projects.

iMerit adheres to FDA, HIPAA, GxP standards and maintains SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications. All data is processed in secure environments with audit trails, metadata tagging, and rigorous quality control to maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Yes. iMerit’s Ango Hub platform and workforce are designed for scale, combining automation with clinical expertise to deliver high-quality results efficiently without compromising accuracy.

iMerit uses clinically-informed, project-specific QA frameworks designed for healthcare AI. Our quality systems include consensus workflows, weighted error scoring, and statistical sampling to deliver defensible, measurable results. Reviewer calibration, real-time dashboards, and issue management tools ensure transparency, while expert-led super QC audits provide clinical oversight. 

iMerit employs a combination of certified radiologists, medical experts, and domain-trained annotators to ensure high-quality annotations. This hybrid approach leverages the clinical expertise of radiologists and the efficiency of trained annotators, facilitating accurate and scalable data labeling.

iMerit implements a multi-step quality control process that includes consensus labeling, arbitration models, and tiered pipelines such as label + review + super QC. This structured approach ensures that annotations meet clinical-grade standards and are suitable for AI model training.

Yes. We provide pilot projects with smaller batches and shorter timelines to showcase our quality, workflows, and capabilities. This allows clients to evaluate our services before scaling to larger, long-term projects.

Costs vary by modality, annotation type, complexity, and dataset size. Pricing models include per-task, per-hour, or project-based. iMerit offers custom pricing and pilot projects so clients can evaluate cost and quality before scaling. Contact us to explore the best solution for your project’s needs.

iMerit provides annotated data in a wide range of formats compatible with machine learning workflows, including NRRD, NIfTI, and JSON. Custom formats can also be accommodated upon request with custom plug-ins.