San Francisco, 27 January 2030: The Report Radiology As A Service Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Location (In-house, Off-shore, In-shore), By Service, By Modality, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

The global radiology as a service market size is expected to reach USD 11.9 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at 14.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The major factors contributing to the growth of the market can be attributed to the rising shortages of the radiologists and increasing adoption of medical imaging procedures. This has made the use of radiology as a service more prevalent. Healthcare providers can use teleradiology to get the most recent medical imaging services round-the-clock under the radiology as a service paradigm. Teleradiology includes reading and reporting services.

Additionally, due to the development of cloud-based imaging IT services, hospitals are no longer required to invest in creating and maintaining onsite image distribution & archival systems. They could instead use cloud-based solutions and pay as per usage. Furthermore, these systems may be smoothly upgraded whenever necessary, whereas doing so with onsite systems would be expensive and time-consuming. This is anticipated to boost the demand for these service models over the forecast period.

The presence of government regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in the U.S. and standards & guidelines set by the American College of Radiology are positively impacting the growth of the industry. Initiatives by the Indian government to link hospitals with teleradiology services to provide timely service for better treatment are anticipated to provide potential growth opportunities for the major players. For instance, in April 2022, Teleradiology Solutions signed an agreement with Andhra Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) to establish a hub to reach out to pan-India government hospitals and state-wide rural health centers to provide remote radiology services. The introduction of constructive programs by the government such as guiding radiologists that offer diagnostic imaging services is anticipated to boost the market. For instance, the Royal College of Radiologists, a registered charity, guides radiologists to enhance their practices and offer high-quality radiological services.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the growth of the industry owing to the decline in hospital visits for radiological imaging and decreased volume of imaging procedures. However, the pandemic also increased the demand for online medical services, which benefited teleradiology. During the pandemic, teleradiology was crucial in ensuring that patients continued to receive healthcare services. Teleradiology had a significant impact in limiting the transmission of COVID-19 by assisting in the digital transfer of radiological images between sites and enabling radiologists to deliver services without needing direct contact with patients. In addition, COVID-19 posed a hazard to healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries, leading many radiological departments to adopt teleradiology to reduce the physical contact between patients & healthcare workers in an enclosed workspace.

Ongoing, technological advancements such as integrated RIS-PACS and mini PACS are anticipated to propel market growth. Moreover, the growing focus on integrating artificial Intelligence (AI) in teleradiology software such as PACS is anticipated to contribute to market growth. The players are striving to gain a larger market share, thereby focusing on the development of new technologies. For instance, Telradsol is offering highly specialized 3-D report viewing services, which is expected to be a breakthrough in the teleradiology domain.

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The companies in the radiology as a service market are continuously innovating their portfolio to gain the maximum market share. For instance, in March 2022, Siemens Healthineers announced the launch of the Mammovista B.smart reading platform, which helps improve the accuracy and speed of report reading. This is expected to strengthen the company’s position in radiology as a service industry and further boost the market growth.

Radiology As A Service Market Report Highlights

• Teleradiology reading platform services dominated the market in 2022 owing to the high demand for radiology services and availability of the diagnostic services, which cannot be fulfilled by in-house radiology professionals.
• Based on location, the inshore segment dominated the market in 2022. This can be attributed to the rising demand for inshore services due to a limited number of radiologists in a remote and rural locations to provide onsite supervision; uneven distribution of radiologists across different countries, and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.
• Based on modality, X-ray emerged as the largest segment owing to the widespread use of this technology in the early-stage diagnosis of chronic disease. Additionally, the growth of the market is being fueled by ongoing technical developments, an increase in product development, and better finance. An estimated 3.6 billion X-ray scans are carried out annually.
• The hospitals segment held the largest revenue share in 2022, based on end-use. Growing government initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure and expand healthcare sectors even in remote areas are boosting segment growth.
• Due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, greater awareness of preventive health, and rising percentage of the geriatric population in North America, the region had the largest market share. 

 Increasing demand for low-cost, advanced, cloud-based medical imaging services is the key driving factor for market growth. In addition, the rise in the number of medical images coupled with a shortage of skilled radiologists globally is contributing to market growth. Furthermore, access to advanced technologies with limited investment, and the scarcity of radiologists are expected to increase the demand. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), there will be a shortage of 17,100 to 41,900 radiologists in the U.S. In addition, as per the Royal College of Radiologists in April 2021, there was a shortfall of 33% of NHS radiologists in the U.K., which is estimated to increase to nearly 44% by 2030. This scarcity is expected to probably last for another 5 to 10 years, leaving many hospitals with a substantial deficit.

Moreover, the growing prevalence of target diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is driving the demand for radiology as a service. As per the American Cancer Society, in 2022, approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in the U.S. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 287,850 new invasive breast cancer cases are predicted in the U.S. in 2022. Similarly, according to the WHO, COPD caused 3.23 million deaths in 2023 and is the third-leading cause of death globally. Furthermore, aging is considered as the greatest risk factor for developing degenerative disorders of joints, such as osteoporosis. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are some of the most common disorders in people aged over 70. As per CDC, around 58.5 million people suffer from arthritis in the U.S.

Radiology As A Service Market Report Scope

The radiology as a service concept allows healthcare providers to access advanced technologies in medical imaging with little investment. Medical imaging service models are being used by healthcare providers as a result of the growing demand for improved diagnostics at reasonable prices without compromising their long-term viability. If the healthcare provider has implemented as a service model in place, they are not required to buy expensive imaging equipment. They can also work with suppliers who offer the necessary tools and associated services in exchange for regular or pay-per-use payments. The upfront capital is significantly decreased as a result of this arrangement, which lessens the load on the care provider’s capital budget. Moreover, for cash-strapped hospitals with thin balance sheets, this approach is beneficial.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the healthcare industry in the early phases of 2020 due to the drastic reduction in medical imaging procedures, which adversely affected the market for radiology as a service. Radiology department medical personnel were redirected to treating COVID-19 patients, which further reduced the volume of imaging procedures. The decrease in radiological imaging hospital visits was also brought on by patient concerns over virus transmission. As many radiologists began working from home during the pandemic, the workflow was significantly disrupted. However, the pandemic also raised the demand for online medical services further benefiting the teleradiology market. Besides, Telehealth gained momentum when Medicare lifted access limitations, allowing radiology to reach a wider audience. The practices during the pandemic increased the need for internal teleradiology and decreased the dependency on external teleradiology in the U.S.