The global picture archiving and communication system (PACS) market size attained a value of USD 2.76 billion in 2022. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period of 2023-2031 to attain a value of USD 4.76 billion by 2031.
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market: Introduction
A Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is a medical imaging technology that provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc. The system primarily serves as a replacement for traditional physical film-based retention and access methods.Uses of PACS include:
- Image Storage and Retrieval: PACS stores images in a digital format, allowing healthcare providers to easily retrieve, distribute, and manage them
- Image Viewing: PACS often comes with specialized viewing software that lets healthcare providers view images on computer screens, often with tools that allow them to adjust image parameters to assist in analysis
- Integration with Other Systems: PACS can integrate with other hospital information systems like Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and Hospital Information Systems (HIS), providing a comprehensive patient history
Benefits of PACS include:
- Efficiency: PACS improves efficiency by enabling instant access to imaging data from any connected workstation in the hospital. This eliminates the time spent retrieving and transporting physical films.
- Cost Savings: By eliminating the need for film and film storage, PACS can result in significant cost savings.
- Improved Care: PACS allows for faster diagnosis and treatment because images and reports can be simultaneously viewed by physicians in multiple locations.
- Space Saving: As PACS uses digital storage, it eliminates the need for large storage spaces required for physical films.
- Image Quality: Digital images do not degrade over time and can be enhanced and manipulated with software for better visualization of details.
Picture Archiving and Communication System Market Segmentations
The market can be categorised into component, deployment type, imaging type, type, end user, and region.Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by Component
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by Deployment type
- On-Premise
- On-Demand
- SAAS
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by Imaging Type
- X-Ray
- MRI
- PET-CT
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Imaging
- Others
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by Type
- Cardiology PACS (C-PACS)
- Dental PACS
- Oncology PACS
- Orthopaedics
- Others
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by End user
- Hospitals
- Clinical/Imaging Centres
- Dental Practices
- Diagnostic Centres
- Research and Academic Institutes
- Ambulatory Surgical Centres
- Others
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Breakup by Region
North America
- United States of America
- Canada
Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Others
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- ASEAN
- Australia
- Others
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Others
Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Others
Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS Market Scenario
- The global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) market is experiencing significant growth and is expected to continue this trend in the coming years. This growth is driven by several factors including the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, the rising geriatric population, advancements in diagnostic imaging technology, and the growing demand for digitization in healthcare
- The prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, which require long-term patient monitoring and regular diagnostic imaging, is increasing worldwide. This is creating a higher demand for PACS as they allow for efficient storage, retrieval, and management of imaging data
- In addition, the aging population is prone to various diseases and conditions, which require frequent medical imaging for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. This demographic trend is also contributing to the growth of the PACS market
- The advancement in technology is another major driver of the PACS market. Technological improvements are leading to the development of more advanced PACS with better image retrieval capabilities, more efficient storage solutions, and better integration capabilities with other healthcare IT solutions. The incorporation of cloud-based PACS and AI technology into PACS is also fuelling the market growth
- On the other hand, the high cost of implementation and issues related to data security and privacy can hinder the growth of the PACS market. Also, the lack of skilled IT professionals in healthcare can pose a challenge for the implementation and management of PACS
- Geographically, North America holds a significant share of the global PACS market due to the high adoption of advanced healthcare technologies, increased healthcare expenditure, and the presence of key market players in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness significant growth in the PACS market due to the increasing healthcare infrastructure, growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising healthcare digitization in the region
Key Players in the Global Picture Archiving and Communication System Market
The report gives an in-depth analysis of the key players involved in the Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS market, sponsors manufacturing the drugs, and putting them through trials to get FDA approvals. The companies included in the market are as follows:- Carestream Health
- General Electric Company
- Siemens Healthineers AG
- Fujifilm Holding Corporation
- Infinitt Healthcare Co. Ltd
- Sectra AB
- IBM Corporation
- Merge Healthcare Solutions Inc
- Mckesson Corporation
- ScImage, Inc
- Brit Systems
- PACSHealth, LLC
- Agfa-Gevaert Group
Table of Contents
1 Preface
3 Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Overview
4 Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Landscape
5 Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Dynamics
6 Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Segmentation
7 North America Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market
8 Europe Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market
9 Asia Pacific Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market
10 Latin America Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market
11 Middle East and Africa Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market
12 Patent Analysis
13 Grants Analysis
14 Funding Analysis
15 Partnership and Collaborations Analysis
16 Regulatory Framework
17 Supplier Landscape
18 Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market - Distribution Model (Additional Insight)
20 Company Competitiveness Analysis (Additional Insight)
21 Payment Methods (Additional Insight)
Companies Mentioned
- Carestream Health
- General Electric Company
- Siemens Healthineers AG
- Fujifilm Holding Corporation
- Infinitt Healthcare Co. Ltd.
- Sectra Ab
- Ibm Corporation
- Merge Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Mckesson Corporation
- Scimage, Inc.
- Brit Systems
- Pacshealth, LLC
- Agfa-Gevaert Group
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 147 |
| Published | May 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2031 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.93 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.76 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 13 |
