2010 Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Arrangements: The Hospital Executive's Perspective

IMV Medical Information Division, Inc.
April 1, 2010
110 Pages - SKU: TMG2771810
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Based on interviews with over 400 hospitals providing imaging services, this report examines the service market for diagnostic imaging equipment in US hospitals for 9 modalities. This report from IMV provides information on the size, composition and trends in the US service market. Following are key questions answered in the report:

  • What is the combined size of the service contract market in U.S. hospitals for nine diagnostic imaging modalities, in dollars?
  • What types of service arrangements are preferred for each imaging modality, and why?
  • What mix of service provider companies is used for each diagnostic imaging modality?
  • To what extent do present service arrangements include specific value-added features such as installation, training, telephone support, remote diagnostic capabilities, and remote software repair?
  • To what extent do present service arrangements cover key components such as CT tubes, X-ray tubes, and ultrasound probes?
  • What percentage of parts for each modality is obtained from third-party vendors?
  • What is the estimated total market size of hospital service related spending by modality?
  • What emerging challenges will hospital service organizations face in the near future?