Entries by Davin Korstjens

MR departments seek to leverage AI to improve workflow, productivity

In 2023, the top two overall priorities for MR departments are to increase patient satisfaction with their MR imaging experience and improve MRI department workflow and productivity, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 MR Market Outlook Report.   While a top priority across all hospital types, improving MRI department workflow and productivity is the number one […]

CT Procedure Volumes Show Strong Growth, Driven by Hospital Based Procedures 

CT procedure volumes increased 9.1% from 2022 to 2023, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 CT Market Outlook Report. While both hospital and non-hospital CT procedure volumes increased, hospital volumes increased at 9.8% while, non-hospital volumes increased 6.4% year over year.  Type  Change in CT Procedure Volumes  Overall  9.1%  Hospital  9.8%  Non-Hospital  6.4%  Looking ahead […]

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in radiology increases the top ranked use cases focus on clinical benefits

Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostic imaging has focused on use cases that enhance clinical benefits and optime workflows in the radiology department according to IMV’s recently published report, The 2023 Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Imaging Landscape.  As of 2023, there are AI applications for all major medical diagnostic imaging modalities. The clinical applications […]

Cybersecurity Overwhelmingly Expected to Increase in Importance in Service Management of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment  

For hospitals, the top three priorities over the next three years related to the service management of imaging equipment, are to reduce the mean time to repair imaging equipment, manage the service needs for imaging on a 24/7/365 basis and improve the cybersecurity of imaging equipment and networked healthcare information equipment.   Looking more closely at […]

Ultrasound System Purchase Intent High on Anticipated Volume Shift from Other Modalities 

Robust ultrasound equipment purchase intent is being driven by the anticipation of shifting procedure volumes to ultrasound from other imaging modalities, according to the recently published IMV 2023 Ultrasound Market Summary Report.   Looking at purchases planned from 2023-2026, 32% of sites are “planning” to purchase at least one type of ultrasound equipment and an additional […]