Heidelberg, September 15, 2026 – In close collaboration with two second-reader centers in Heidelberg and 25 outpatient radiology screening providers, Curagita—as network and project manager—and Mint Medical—as the software and data backbone—are establishing a robust, high-quality, and data-secure architecture for Germany’s new lung cancer screening program.
Curagita is responsible for establishing and organizing the network of participating radiology practices and provides CuraHub, its own on-premises AI platform. The foundation for structured reporting and data management is provided by Mint Medical’s mint Lesion software.
“The bureaucratic hurdles are high for all of us. Especially with a new, strictly regulated screening program, short coordination channels are a decisive advantage. The close cooperation of our regional partners helps us to efficiently implement the large organizational and legal requirements,”
explains Artem Krot, project manager and authorized signatory at Curagita.
At this time, the network initially comprises 25 screening sites. The participating radiology facilities are supported by defined processes in conducting the screenings—from structured documentation of findings to the organization of second opinions and the transfer of relevant information to facilities providing follow-up care.
Since 2010, Mint Medical has been developing software for structured reporting and medical data management. Its platform also enables integration with specialized AI applications in the reporting workflow. The competence cluster will use the AI solution ADVANCE Chest CT from contextflow - A 4DMedical Company for this purpose.
“Our software helps radiologists capture the three key features of a comprehensive lung cancer screening solution: detecting and measuring round lesions, quantifying emphysema, and identifying coronary artery calcifications,”
emphasizes Mark Rawanschad, Business Development Manager – DACH at contextflow.
“With lung cancer screening, the task does not end with the reporting of a CT examination. Only structured processes enable consistent documentation, the involvement of the second reading, and the longitudinal care of the participants. This is exactly what we provide radiological facilities with via mint Lesion as a continuous platform,”
explains Steffen Rupp, Senior Sales Director at Mint Medical.
Curagita contributes many years of experience in setting up organized screening programs. The company already supported numerous radiological networks with the organizational implementation during the introduction of mammography screening.
The care delivery structure developed in Heidelberg serves as a model for establishing additional regional networks. The goal is to support radiology facilities in implementing lung cancer screening through standardized processes, clearly defined responsibilities, and close collaboration, and to increase the participation rate as quickly as possible.
About Curagita and Radiologienetz
Curagita, based in Heidelberg, has been a service provider for radiology since 1999 and manager of the nationwide Radiologienetz Deutschland (www.radiologienetz.de, www.radiologie.de), an association of over 100 independent radiological-nuclear medicine practices with approx. 400 resident radiologists. With a highly qualified, interdisciplinary team of 130 employees, Curagita offers innovative management services for independent radiology practices and other radiological facilities. The portfolio ranges from occupational, data, and radiation protection to equipment management, group purchasing, fees and billing, all the way to remote scanning. Curagita is manufacturer/industry/operator independent and acts solely in the interest of the radiological clients. In doing so, the team accompanies increasing practice digitalization and the use of AI with pilot applications, transfer of experience, and efficient solutions.
About Mint Medical
Mint Medical, a Snke company, is one of the world's leading providers of software solutions for structured reporting and data-driven radiology. The mint Lesion platform supports diagnostic workflows in clinical routine and research by converting medical image data into high-quality and reproducible data. Mint Medical offers a vendor-neutral ecosystem that supports integration with advanced AI-powered third-party solutions – including automated lesion detection and segmentation – within the radiological reporting process. By linking imaging findings with standardized clinical criteria, Mint Medical supports precise longitudinal assessments that are central to the advancement of precision medicine.
About contextflow
contextflow is a spin-off of the Medical University of Vienna (MUW) and the European research project KHRESMOI, supported by the Vienna University of Technology (TU). The company was founded in July 2016 by a team of AI and engineering experts and sold to 4DMedical in August 2026. Our software is CE-marked and available for clinical use in Europe according to the MDR.
Press contacts
Curagita
Eva Jugel, Authorized Signatory
Email: eju@curagita.com
Phone: +49 6221 5025-110
Mint Medical
Corina Leibli, VP MarCom
Email: corina.leibli@mint-medical.com
Phone: +49 6221 32180-21
Expert Contacts
Curagita
Artem Krot, Project Lead / Authorized Signatory
E-Mail: kro@curagita.com
Telefon: +49 6221 5025-418
Mint Medical
Steffen Rupp, Senior Sales Director
E-Mail: steffen.rupp@mint-medical.com
Telefon: +49 6221 32180-17
