By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : July 01, 2026 8:56 am
The new upgrade programme enables hospitals using select Innova and Discovery image-guided systems to access AI-powered imaging and workflow technologies from the Allia platform while extending equipment life and minimising operational disruption.
GE HealthCare has introduced Allia upgrade pathways to help healthcare providers modernise ageing interventional imaging systems while extending the lifespan of existing technologies.
The initiative enables customers using select legacy image-guided systems (IGS) to upgrade to advanced capabilities available on the company's newer Alliainterventional suite without replacing their existing infrastructure.
The upgrade programme is available for certain Innova and Discovery IGS platforms used for interventional X-ray procedures in radiology and oncology. It allows healthcare providers to access technologies designed to enhance image quality, expand imaging capabilities, and improve clinical workflow efficiency.
Depending on system configuration and market availability, hospitals can upgrade to innovations available on the Allia IGS and Allia IGS Pulse platforms.
These include CleaRecon DL, an AI-powered image reconstruction technology that improves cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image quality, and Embo ASSIST AI, an artificial intelligence-enabled application designed to streamline embolisation procedures.
According to GE HealthCare, the upgrade pathways enable healthcare providers to adopt Allia technologies and workflows while preserving existing infrastructure, avoiding extensive construction work, extending the operational life of interventional suites, and minimising disruption to clinical services.
The company noted that the initiative comes at a time when many healthcare systems are operating ageing imaging equipment. Research by the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) indicates that nearly one-third of interventional X-ray systems in Europe are more than 10 years old, highlighting the need for technology renewal strategies that improve access to advanced patient care.
Jyoti Gera, CEO of Cardiovascular and Interventional Solutions, Advanced Imaging Solutions at GE HealthCare, said, "Interventional care continues to evolve rapidly, and health systems are looking for technology strategies that balance innovation, operational continuity and long-term value."
She added, "These Allia upgrade pathways reflect our commitment to helping customers modernise on their own terms by extending the capabilities of existing systems while providing access to the latest Allia innovations and AI-enabled technologies in a less disruptive, more sustainable way."