Mobile imaging services refer to the provision of medical imaging technologies and diagnostics through portable and handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets. These services allow greater accessibility, convenience, and flexibility of healthcare, as these enable healthcare professionals to perform imaging procedures outside traditional medical facilities. Mobile X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT), electrocardiogram, and others are the services that constitute mobile imaging services market. These services offer numerous benefits including improved accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and faster diagnosis. However, addressing data security and regulatory challenges will remain crucial for sustaining growth and fostering trust in mobile imaging services among healthcare providers and patients alike.
Market Dynamics
Gobal mobile imaging services market is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector within the broader healthcare industry. A key factor driving the market growth is technological advancements combined with cost effectiveness of mobile imaging services. These services often eliminate the need for significant investments in fixed medical imaging infrastructure,and thus, making them more affordable option for the healthcare providers. Mobile imaging services offer flexibility in terms of usage, and allows hospitals and clinics to scale their services according to patient needs, and minimizes operational costs. Several hospitals are expanding into mobile imaging services rather than fixed imaging infrastructure. For instance, in July 2020, University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center implemented a AI-Based mobile X-ray system. The University Hospitals partnered with GE Healthcare, a global medical technology company, for evaluation of new x-ray system enabled with Critical Care Suite, the first on-device artificial intelligence (AI) tool to identify and prioritize collapsed lungs.
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