The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing intelligent control to imaging systems, associated patient machines, or both. In one embodiment, the systems and methods provide automated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) control. An MRI infusion pump/patient monitor may have a cloud/Internet connection and may transfer a patient's data to a patient network while an MRIwith the patient is in progress. The data maybe compared to a historical patient database in the patient network. A pump algorithm may be selected based on multiple factors. Such factors may includepatient vitals and electronic medical records. The selected pump algorithm may be used to control the MRI infusion pump.