Just what will the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) market look like in five years?
A recent GlobalData report sheds light on the future growth and adoption of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). “US Picture Arching and Communication Systems (PACS) Market: Increasing Adoption to Drive Growth,” found that the market will:
- Grow by 13% annually for the next seven years
- Reach $2.5 billion in 2015, up from $1 billion in 2008
The report also found that PACS adoption will be driven by:
1. Small and mid-sized hospitals looking to cut costs and increase efficiency.
Soon, 34 metropolitan hospitals and clinics throughout the state of Iowa will be experiencing streamlined workflow and improved productivity.
That’s because Iowa Health System – the state’s first and largest integrated health system – has partnered with McKesson for an enterprise Horizon Medical Imaging™ Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementation.
Iowa Health System conducts an increasing number of procedures every year, and needed a solution that could help physicians and staff deliver high-quality, timely patient care now and in the future.
The healthcare system chose McKesson to replace its former PACS vendor in order to meet its growing diagnostic imaging needs.
Technology advancements are rapidly changing the medical industry – the radiology field, in particular. Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) are enabling physicians to quickly and easily share diagnostic imaging information, reports and images electronically.
In a recent post, the British Medical Advisor Jobs blog highlights some of the many benefits of PACS on patient care and physician efficiency. We’ve summarized that information and created the “Top 5 PACS Benefits” list:
1. PACS reduces the need for film in diagnostic imaging, saving on both the costs to buy film and the space needed to house film.
As you settle into 2010, now is the perfect time to finalize your calendar with upcoming medical imaging and radiology conferences. Consider attending the two events below, or access our full list of upcoming radiology events.
February 21-26
Abdominal Radiology Course 2010
Orlando
The Abdominal Radiology Course 2010, presented by the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists and the Society of Uroradiology, will highlight new and emerging diagnostic imaging technologies for abdominal and pelvic pathology. The course, designed for practicing radiologists and those in training, will feature lectures, panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Digital mammography, particularly when integrated with a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), can empower healthcare organizations to improve workflow and deliver higher-quality patient care.
For Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, digital mammography is an integral part of its strategic plan to put the most advanced technology in the hands of staff and deliver the best possible care for patients.
In this digital mammography video from Provena St. Mary’s, hospital administrators, radiologists, oncologists, OB/GYNs, nurses and even breast cancer patients share insight on the benefits of the system.
The US mammography equipment market is forecast to grow by 3.6% a year to reach nearly $585 million in 2015, according to a recent report from GlobalData.
Driving the growth of the mammography equipment market are:
1. Technology advancements
2. Increased public awareness
3. Highly efficient digital technology
4. Low dosage featured in digital equipment
5. Increased use of digital mammography equipment
The report, “US Mammography Equipment Market: Product Innovations to Drive Growth,” found that the Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) equipment segment contributes the largest amount of revenue in the overall mammography equipment market. FFDM accounted for 95% of all revenue in 2008.
Glen Falls Hospital
Glens Falls Hospital and its affiliated private practice radiology group, Adirondack Radiology Associates, needed a way to effectively manage medical imaging and reports across the enterprise. Faced with fragmented imaging records across a wide geographic region and facilities, these providers opted for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementation to create a unified view of patient records and increase clinician productivity and satisfaction.
The Medical Imaging Talk Blog discusses the successful PACS implementation with Dr. Dan Chernoff, radiologist and director of radiology at Adirondack Radiology Associates.
Allan Noordvyk
For Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), the future looks very bright. Medical Imaging PACS is quickly becoming the standard for healthcare organizations across the country. In fact, thousands of healthcare enterprises have already upgraded to PACS technology – with more organizations joining the list every day.
Earlier this month, Imaging Economics sat down with Allan Noordvyk, director of radiology/product management for the McKesson Medical Imaging Group – along with Tim Kulbago of Merge Healthcare and Michael Green of Agfa HealthCare North America – to discuss the future for PACS.
To help radiology and healthcare IT professionals stay informed of the latest healthcare advances, we have identified three more useful online resources and publications. Discover even more tools by viewing our full list of radiology and healthcare resources.
Health Management Technology Magazine: Health Management Technology is a monthly publication dedicated to helping IT professionals stay current on the latest healthcare advances. Its content focuses on electronic medical records, revenue cycle management and networking infrastructure. The site is a comprehensive resource, complete with event listings, polls, the latest news, tips, videos and blogs.
Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal
The advancement of medical imaging technologies, such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), is contributing to a host of clinical advantages. At the top of that list of advantages are radiology risk management and improved safety – for patients and staff alike.
During the 2009 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal shared insight on safety and risk management in radiology departments. We sat down with Dr. Kruskal, chairman of the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, to learn how RIS can contribute to reduced errors.
Just what will the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) market look like in five years?
