Global Mobile Imaging Services Market is Segmented By Product Type (X-ray, CT (Computed Tomography) Scan, Ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Mammography, Nuclear Imaging, Others), By End User (Hospitals and Private Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Home Care Services, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030.
Mobile Imaging Services Market Overview
Global Mobile Imaging Services Market reached US$ YY million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ YY million by 2030, growing with a CAGR of YY % during the forecast period 2023-2030.
Mobile imaging provides comprehensive X-ray, EKG and ultrasound services directly to medical facilities, homes and businesses. It is generally cheaper and faster than third-party alternatives and can assist overburdened in-house imaging departments. Mobile imaging services can be integrated into existing care services seamlessly without additional overhead costs because mobile imaging is a relatively new service in the medical industry, many physicians, skilled nursing facilities and patients are unaware of how this class of technologies is changing the healthcare landscape.
Mobile imaging services help care providers conduct many kinds of essential screenings, actively monitor a patient’s condition and are flexible enough to accommodate patients in any environment. Most importantly, mobile imaging is considerably faster and measurably cheaper than other alternatives.
Mobile Imaging Services Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| CAGR | YY% |
| Size Available for Years | 2021-2030 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
| Data Availability | Value (US$) |
| Segments Covered | Product Type, End-User |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa |
| Largest Region | North America |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, Porter’s Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Supply-Chain Analysis and Other key Insights. |
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Market Dynamics: Drivers and Restraints
Rise in favourable reimbursement policies and government support
The market is expected to witness growth, owing to favourable reimbursement policies and government initiatives aimed at expanding healthcare access. Many governments and healthcare organizations are recognizing the benefits of mobile imaging services, and are implementing policies to support its adoption. Reimbursement schemes are being developed to cover mobile imaging procedures, encourage healthcare providers to offer these services, and make these more accessible to the broader patient population.
For instance, according to the guidelines for medicare claims, revised in January 2021, services furnished by portable x-ray suppliers will be covered under medicare claims. The services of portable x-ray suppliers may have four components out of a professional component- a technical component, a transportation component, a set-up component, and a transportation of equipment billed by a Subsequent Nursing Facility (SNF) to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
Furthermore, in addition, the rising adoption of imaging technology in the detection and monitoring of disease progression, and technological advancements leading to a combination of informatics and advanced imaging techniques are enabling remote data storage, which is proving to be immensely convenient for healthcare professionals to track and trace patient history.
Market Dynamics: Restraint
Mobile imaging modalities require frequent maintenance and also incurs transportation cost. Maintenance of mobile imaging modalities is an important factor due to the stresses the equipment has to undergo in moving the trailer/vehicle/van of vibration, torque, shock, lateral and vertical movements. This also requires more frequent checks on quality assurance. Transportation costs, insurance, fuel, and mileage and, which are not associated with a fixed site, increased downtime for site travel, increased claustrophobia incidents associated with limited interior space, are some of the major factors restraining the market.
Mobile Imaging Services Market Segmentation
The global mobile imaging services market is segmented based on product type, end user and region.
The X-ray from the product type segment accounted for approximately 41.7% of the mobile imaging services market share
The X-ray from the product type segment accounted for approximately 41.7% and it is expected to be dominated during the forecast period. Mobile X-ray systems are often used to perform chest radiography on patients who cannot be moved to the Radiology department. As such, mobile X-ray equipment is designed with unique characteristics to be able to be moved within limited spaces like in between hospital beds in small wards.
For instance, in July 2023, KA Imaging launched its Reveal Mobi Pro dual-energy mobile X-ray system, a collaboration with UMG/Del Medical, at the AHRA Annual Meeting. The product aims to improve the visualization of bones and tissues at the bedside, as mobile imaging has become increasingly important in healthcare facilities post-pandemic, according to KA Imaging's President and CEO, Amol Karnick.
Moreover, in May 2023, Expanding its industry-leading mobile X-ray portfolio, Carestream Health introduced the DRX-Rise Mobile X-ray System. This feature-rich, fully integrated digital X-ray unit gives customers an affordable path to digital imaging—or replacement or expansion of their existing DR fleet—without significant capital investment.
Global Mobile Imaging Services Market Geographical Share
North America accounted for approximately 38.4% of the market share in 2022
North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period, owing to the advantages they offer, such as saving cost and space, novel product and service launches and acquisition with the key players. In addition, these services offer convenience by effectively reducing the waiting time of patients. This has further boosted its acceptance in the region.
For instance, in December 2023, Carestream Health introduced the DRX-Rise Mobile X-ray System, expanding its mobile X-ray portfolio. This feature-rich, fully integrated digital X-ray unit gives customers an affordable path to digital imaging—or replacement or expansion of their existing DR fleet—without significant capital investment.
Moreover, in December 2021, DispatchHealth, the nation's first comprehensive in-home medical care provider, stated that it had acquired Dynamic Mobile Imaging, a leading mobile imaging provider. This acquisition will expand Dispatch Health's reach in bringing complex care into patients' homes through its growing mobile diagnostics services. Dynamic Mobile Imaging currently operates across the eastern area of the United States including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Washington, D.C, Delaware, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
COVID-19 had a substantial impact on the mobile imaging services market There was an increase in the number of remote readings during the pandemic. A hospital-based radiology department in Houston shifted from having 100% onsite staff to 80% reading offsite using home PACS workstations that were delivered within a two-week period in March 2020.
Competitive Landscape
The major global players in the market include Alpha One Imaging, Ultra-X Imaging, Akumin Inc (Alliance Healthcare Services), DMS Health Technologies., Front Range Mobile Imaging., Accurate Imaging Inc., Cobalt Imaging Center, InHealth Group, Shared Imaging, Digirad Health Inc and among others.
Key Developments
- In May 2023, Block Mobile Imaging served as a U.S. Healthcare provider as Cube Mobile Imaging. Cube Mobile Imaging will continue to provide healthcare providers with the same turnkey, state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable patient scanning environments that they’ve experienced with Block Mobile Imaging.
- In July 2022, Siemens Healthineers launched Mobilett Impact1, its newest mobile X-ray system, at this year’s European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna. The system combines all the benefits of a mobile X-ray system for imaging at the patient’s bedside with full digital integration and an economical price: With Mobilett Impact, not just the imaging itself but the entire imaging workflow can be performed right at the patient’s bedside.
- In March 2021, Fujifilm India Pvt. Ltd. stated the launch of its mobile digital radiology system nano. Offering high-resolution imaging with low X-ray doses in healthcare settings, this new digital radiology technology enables noise reduction circuits that in turn, improve the granularity of low-density regions, and achieve high image quality.
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