The enormously enhanced capacity of the internet and swift speed of communication have permitted a much extensive use of teleradiology. Healthcare facilities across the world are providing day-time reporting, for out of hours imaging services in other countries, with different time zones. Revolution in digital image processing technologies ensure effective image distribution across the various regions worldwide. Additionally, advancement in interventional radiology across the globe and upsurge in prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis and coronary heart diseases, are boosting the number of radiological procedures. Moreover, the necessity of time-saving interpretation of radiographs with quality is demanded in developed economies. In order to tackle the increasing demand for radiological procedures and comprehensive interpretation, teleradiology is being preferred by healthcare providers across the globe.
Major Key Players of the Teleradiology Services Market are:
Envision Healthcare, MEDNAX Services, Argus Radiology, Teleradiology Solutions, USARAD Holdings, ONRAD, Teleconsult Europe, Africa Telerad Limited, American Imaging Consultants, Unilabs, 4ways Healthcare Limited and Euro American Tele Radiology among others.
Surge in the incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis and coronary heart disease is anticipated to propel the overall global teleradiology services market. According to the World Health Organization, chronic disease prevalence is expected to rise by 57% by the year 2020. Emerging markets will be hardest hit, as population growth is anticipated be most significant in developing nations. Moreover, almost half of the total chronic disease deaths are attributable to cardiovascular diseases; obesity and diabetes are also showing worrying trends, not only because they already affect a large proportion of the population, but also because they have started to appear earlier in life. According to Cancer Research UK, there were 17 million new cases of cancer worldwide in 2018. These factors have been crucial for accelerating in the growth of the global teleradiology market.
The Teleradiology Services Market is segmented on the basis of Service Type, Specialty, Modality, Applications and region.
Major Service Types of Teleradiology Services Market covered are:
- General Reporting
- Consultation
- Auditing
Major Specialty of Teleradiology Services Market covered are:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Musculoskeletal
- Gastroenterology
Major Modality of Teleradiology Services Market covered are:
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasound, Nuclear Imaging
Major Applications of Teleradiology Services Market covered are:
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Clinics
