As digital picture technology grows, the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Market is changing. The switch from film-based radiography to digital modalities like CT, MRI, and digital radiography requires more PACS systems to store, organize, and transmit digital medical images quickly.
PACS compatibility with EHRs is important in the industry. Integrating electronic health record systems makes medical pictures easier to obtain across healthcare organizations. Coordinating patient therapy and keeping full health data is easier.
Medical imaging demand is driving PACS business growth. Physicians need PACS systems that can handle vast amounts of digital pictures to guarantee smooth clinical operations. This is because they do more imaging tests for medical issues.
PACS sales are affected by imaging technology advances including improved clarity, three-dimensional imaging, and shorter scan times. To quickly store and retrieve data from new imaging technologies, PACS systems must be modified. The diagnostic tools will work at their best.
Cloud-based healthcare is affecting patient-administered computer sales. PACS on the cloud are scalable, adaptive, and cost-effective. They allow doctors to securely save and review medical photos without setting up a lot of equipment.
Mobile PACS apps are becoming more popular because people want to access healthcare information on their phones. Mobile medical picture viewing and analysis are becoming vital for healthcare workers. The development and deployment of mobile PACS systems in medical settings are affected by this.
Hospital IT interoperability difficulties are hurting PACS. Simple integration of other healthcare software programs, such as radiology information systems (RIS) and electronic health records (EHRs), is needed to guarantee that healthcare components work together.
As digital medical photographs become more common, market focus on privacy becomes more important. To protect patient data from internet threats, PACS systems must have tight safety measures, encryption, and data security requirements.
Image analysis with AI is a major advance for PACS. AI systems aid in picture interpretation and enhance diagnosis accuracy. This led to AI-enabled PACS systems.
Global health emergencies like pandemics need preparation and access to high-quality medical facilities. PACS systems are essential for organizing and sharing medical pictures during public health crises. This affects investments in durable, expandable systems.
Following rules, especially healthcare regulations, is a major commercial challenge. PACS systems that conform with regulatory requirements like HIPAA are easier to trust and utilize in healthcare.
Economic conditions and financial constraints affect the PACS market. Healthcare providers want affordable, high-value options. Companies must evaluate both the initial investment and the continuing costs of running a PACS.
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Picture Archiving and Communications Systems Market Segmentation
The global Picture Archiving and Communications Systems market is segmented on the basis of type, component, imaging type, delivery mode, and end-user.
On the basis of type, the market is classified as oncology PACS, cardiology PACS, dental PACS, orthopedics PACS, and others.
On the basis of components, the market is classified as hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment is further classified as access devices, peripherals, servers, storage devices, and networking devices. The services segment is further classified as consulting, implementation services, post-sales and maintenance services, and training services.
On the basis of the type of imaging type, the picture archiving and communications systems market is classified as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), nuclear imaging, X-ray, and ultrasound.
On the basis of delivery mode, the picture archiving and communications systems market is classified as cloud-based (SAAS) delivery mode, web-hosted (On-Demand) delivery mode, and on-premise mode.
On the basis of end-user, the market is classified as hospitals and clinics, healthcare centers, imaging centers, diagnostic centers, clinical research institutions, and others.
Picture Archiving and Communications Systems Market Regional Analysis
The Americas dominates the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems market owing to the rising demand for early diagnosis, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, well-developed technology, high healthcare expenditure, and the presence of leading players. Owing to the rising demand for imaging devices, various market players are coming up with advanced technology. For instance, on March 26, 2018, Singular Medical Technologies (SMT), the U.S. based technology company announced two new additions to its PACStation suite of products. The PACStation-GO is a fully functional reading workstation, with two full-size diagnostic monitors and is completely portable.
Radiology imaging solutions have generated a significant return on its healthcare IT investment by implementing Exa’s Voice Recognition in place of traditional transcriptionists, and their productivity has increased by 400%.
Europe holds the second position in the picture archiving and communications systems market. It is expected that the funding towards research and development expenditure and increasing competition among marketers are likely to drive the European market.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing Picture Archiving and Communications Systems market owing to a huge patient pool, increasing demand for diagnosis, and development in the healthcare IT sector. According to IBEF, the Healthcare Information Technology (IT) market was valued at USD 1 billion in 2016 which is estimated to grow 1.5 times by 2020.
The Middle East and Africa holds the lowest share of the global Picture Archiving and Communications Systems market due to low development, lack of technical knowledge, and poor medical facilities.
Key Players
Some of the key players in the global Picture Archiving and Communications Systems market are
Recent Development
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Singular Medical Technologies (SMT), a technology business based in the United States, announced two new additions to its PACStation suite of devices on March 26, 2018. The PACStation-GO is a portable reading workstation with two full-size diagnostic displays. Radiology imaging solutions have paid off handsomely for the company's healthcare IT investment.Intended Audience
Research Methodology Sources: Annual reports, Press release, White paper, and Company presentations
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