A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in
emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Integrated RIS-PACS
market in North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8 percent.
The report, which focuses specifically on North America, indicates that the
market is being driven by government initiatives to encourage the move toward
e-health records.
According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “Governments across the world have
recognized the importance of IT in healthcare and are encouraging the
electronic storage of patient records. Healthcare IT systems not only improve
ease of use, but also the management of a large amount of patient records, one
benefit of which is improved transparency in the medical insurance claim
process. The United States government especially has made serious efforts to
encourage the adoption of IT healthcare products such as hospital information
systems and RIS-PACS to maintain e-health records.”
The report also highlights that security and privacy concerns are hindering the
growth of this market. However, the increase in operational efficiency gained
by using integrated RIS-PACS is expected to boost market growth. There is also
is also a shift from paper-based systems toward digital imaging and information
workflow in the Healthcare sector.
These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will
enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate
their own strategies.
Technavio’s report, Integrated RIS-PACS Market in North America 2010–2014, is
based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and
end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the
evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT
analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including GE Healthcare,
McKesson Corp., Philips Healthcare, and Merge Healthcare.
Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Technavio
8 Wimpole Street
W1G 9SP London UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7291 0880
Fax: +44 (0) 84 5280 2825
