Function Health and Prenuvo are advancing the accessibility of full-body MRI scans, aiming to detect over 500 health conditions, including cancers and aneurysms, before symptoms emerge. These scans utilize AI technology to provide rapid, non-invasive diagnostics.
Function Health’s acquisition of Ezra has enhanced its offerings, introducing a 22-minute scan priced at $499. This scan assesses risks such as silent strokes, aneurysms, and spinal issues. The company has surpassed 200,000 members and integrates these scans with comprehensive lab testing to provide a holistic health assessment .
Prenuvo, with over 110,000 members, offers a 60-minute whole-body MRI scan for $2,499. The company has raised $120 million in Series B funding to expand its services and has received FDA clearance for an AI-powered body composition report. Prenuvo’s approach combines imaging with lab tests to deliver personalized health insights .
While these services are gaining popularity, medical experts advise caution. Concerns include the potential for false positives, leading to unnecessary procedures, and the lack of long-term evidence supporting the efficacy of routine full-body MRIs for asymptomatic individuals .
Both companies are contributing to a shift towards proactive health management, though the broader medical community continues to evaluate the benefits and limitations of such screenings.
