PACS still largest image management systems in global medical imaging market

PARCA eNews – Jan. 5, 2019 –The global medical image management market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% over the next six years, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com. 

The review of medical imaging management systems found that PACS are widely adopted in radiology departments where the majority of imaging studies are handled, managed and stored. In addition there is an increasing incorporation of PACS into other specialties such as cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, endoscopy, tele radiology, dermatology, pathology, neurology and dentistry

The report also found that adoption of vendor neutral archiving is growing as a result of easy interfacing with EHRs, quick view and easy access to any image from anywhere in the enterprise.

The main drivers of the growth include:

• Growing investments in the Medical Imaging Market 
• Technological Advancements in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities 
• Rising Geriatric Imaging Volumes 
• Growing Demand for Imaging Equipment 
• Rapidly growing Big Data in Healthcare 
• Growing Health IT and EHR Adoption 

The report also found excellent opportunities exist in the integration of PACS/VNA with EMRs.

The full report is available at ResearchANDMarkets.com