《European Mobile Imaging Services Market》简介:
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Mobile Imaging Services Market provides a detailed analysis of various segments and their markets in Europe .It also deals with the challenges faced in advancing newer technologies in Europe, drivers, restraints and geographic trends that are influencing these markets in Europe. The final part of this research provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and strategic recommendations to market participants.
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Market Overview
Development of Technology Geared to Different Conditions Coupled with Wider Geographic Spread to Boost Market Expansion
Despite challenges such as low reimbursement rates, static equipment and high levels of competition, the European mobile imaging services market continues to expand. For the market to sustain its growth momentum, constant innovation, regular introduction of new products and a broader geographic reach will be critical.
"Rising patient numbers and the availability of easier mobile diagnostic imaging facilities being developed for specific applications are resulting in improved results and supporting consistent market growth," comments the analyst of this research. "The steady increase in the number of mobile service providers is boosting screening in several parts of Europe, thereby directly contributing to market growth." Tremendous potential for growth exists and all the leading service providers are coming up with easy installation options, leasing and funding facilities. This is enabling end users to work within small budgets and purchase affordable scanners. Fixed site partnerships are increasing due to such easy pricing options. Buoyed by these trends, the European mobile imaging services market accrued revenues of $205.9 million in 2007.
Technology Innovation and Training Critical to Sustaining Market Growth
The lack of high-throughput and scalable technologies constitute major challenges to market expansion. Service providers also confront the lack of marketing initiatives by market participants. Digitalisation and integration ability is currently a drawback in many places. This, together with the poor geographical spread of these facilities across Europe, is also hampering market prospects. "While the mobile imaging market in Europe is in a growth phase, there remain certain issues which are of concern to current market participants," cautions the analyst. "These include the reduction in prices of fixed modalities such as CT and ultrasound, decrease in reimbursement, intensifying competition and the presence of refurbished markets."
Industry participants should innovate and introduce technology that facilitates lower scan timings and supports the minimal use of resources. Participants need to regularly launch novel products with value-added features. Moreover, industry participants should train and educate radiologists to use new technologies, thereby enabling onsite staff to perform the scans. Such initiatives would help reduce time and costs of imaging procedures. |