The tech behind NZ mammogram software firm Volpara’s global success

The tech behind NZ mammogram software firm Volpara’s global success
Around 42% of mammograms in the US touch Volpara software, says CEO Teri Thomas. (Image: Volpara)
Ben Moore
Volpara Health has become a staple name in the medtech industry as a software provider to detect breast cancer in mammogram images.The company was founded in 2009, listed on the Australian securities exchange (ASX) in 2016 and since then has seen strong growth.Chief executive Teri Thomas said 42% of mammograms in the United States touch at least one of Volpara’s products.“We doubled the number of big healthcare organisation engagements in the United States over the last year … from 10 to 20, so we've had record growth and...

More Health

Protein isn’t everything. Here’s what to know
The Life

Protein isn’t everything. Here’s what to know

Lots of folks are trying to amp up protein’s hero status.

How Pharmac's set-up risks higher health costs
Economy

How Pharmac's set-up risks higher health costs

Pharmac's fixed budget discourages use of cost-saving medicines common elsewhere.

Pattrick Smellie 23 Oct 2025
Solar-powered hospitals possible
Health

Solar-powered hospitals possible

Sunlight may be more than disinfectant.

Ian Llewellyn 16 Oct 2025
Southern Cross pays record 3.8 million claims
Law & Regulation

Southern Cross pays record 3.8 million claims

Rising demand and more frequent claims push up costs, directly impacting premiums.

John Anthony 30 Sep 2025