Joseph C. Sardano
Thank you, Tirth. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us. As you can see from the financial results we're reporting today, after a very dynamic start to Q2, our second quarter domestic sales momentum was temporarily stalled by a proposed local coverage determination or LCD that would limit the reimbursement of ultrasound when used with our SRT-100 Vision systems. Also, just a few weeks ago, Medicare stepped in with a proposed physician fee schedule that we believe may fundamentally alter demand for our products. Let me explain starting with the LCD. Our SRT-100 Vision combines the treatment power of superficial radiotherapy with image- guided ultrasound to ensure the best possible clinical outcome for patients. When treating non-melanoma skin cancer, it's the only way for a physician and patient to establish a treatment plan to visualize the eradication of the lesion from beginning to end. LCDs are reimbursement decisions made by a Medicare Administrative Contractor, or MAC, regarding whether a particular medical service is considered reasonable and necessary as such, whether it's covered under Medicare within the contractor's geographic jurisdiction. The question arose as to the frequency for which the ultrasound feature should be used. In mid-May, a proposed LCD to limit reimbursement for the use of ultrasound imaging prior to treating skin cancer was made public. It's important to note that in treating other forms of cancer, imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, PET, mass spectrometry or nuclear, they use ultrasound or other imaging devices for every fraction of treatment. With the SRT-100 Vision, Sensus innovated and introduced the same approach for treating non-melanoma skin cancer. This proposed LCD came out of nowhere. Up to that point in Q2, we were on track to surpass expectations, yet we found our market at a pause until there's clarification, which we expect soon. We are making considerable investments of time and money to lobby CMS with information and facts supporting the value of ultrasound. With this initiative, we are in lockstep with our major customer as we work together to help the powers of B understand the importance of high-frequency ultrasound in treating non-melanoma skin cancer. To date, we believe that our actions are gaining traction and understanding among those in authority and their influencers. I want to be crystal clear that our technology in treating skin cancer with SRT is not in question, but rather the frequency for which ultrasound is being used during the treatment protocols is the subject of the LCD. On the other hand, just a few weeks ago, Medicare proposed a physician fee schedule that would significantly increase reimbursement for the delivery of a code of SRT. Pivoting now to a review of operations. The Sensus team made meaningful progress during the second quarter. We delivered 19 SRT systems, 4 of which were sold to China. These placements speak to growing international demand for noninvasive therapeutic solutions and set the stage for future expansion, which Michael will explain momentarily. During Q2, we signed 5 new FDA contracts and activated 4 sites, mostly all in the first half of the quarter. Importantly, FDA treatment volume increased by 27% over Q1. That tells us practices are getting more efficient and patients are becoming more aware of SRT as a preferred treatment option. We also broadened our U.S. commercial footprint with the appointment of Radiation Oncology Systems as our primary distribution partner for the hospital-based oncology segment. This new relationship with ROS gives us specialized coverage in radiation oncology departments and freestanding cancer treatment centers, markets that traditionally require a different approach and level of engagement. ROS brings deep expertise and long-standing customer relationships, and we believe they will help accelerate our growth and increase awareness of the clinical advantages of SRT beyond dermatology. We expect to see results this year. On the R&D front, our 510(k) resubmission for the next-generation TDI platform remains under FDA review. We anticipate receiving feedback later this year. And in the meantime, we continue preparing for commercial deployment. We're also refining training protocols and exploring flexible implementation models to broaden appeal across clinical settings for multiple potential applications. We also took time to elevate awareness of skin cancer and the importance of early detection. May was skin cancer awareness month, and we collaborated with advocacy organizations and providers nationwide to promote the importance of screening and noninvasive treatment options. It's part of our broader effort to position Sensus not just as a technology leader, but as a patient-centric solution provider in the fight against skin cancer. With our domestic execution, international progress, exciting reimbursement progress, new partnerships and a regulatory win, Q2 was a productive quarter that we believe further positions Sensus for success. With that, I'll turn the call over to Michael for additional commentary. Thanks.