The Computed Tomography (CT) Market Outlook to 2016

This report provides comprehensive coverage of the global CT market, covering low- to high-slice scanners and analyzing the major factors affecting revenue growth. Quantitative estimates of revenue by market segment and geography are provided. The report assesses the demand side of the CT scanner business strategically analyzes the vendor competitive landscape.

The growth prospects for high-slice CT scanners are still limited to the US and the western European countries. In the US, owing to the increasing concern over patient exposure to radiation dosages, these scanners will achieve better market penetration provided that the dose reduction features are actively promoted.

A majority of the product innovations since 2009 have been aimed at reducing X-ray dosage, enhancing image reconstruction, increasing the efficiency of image acquisition, or improving design ergonomics for patients and technicians. However portable CT scanners are among the most recent product innovations and are being accepted at a brisk rate.

Despite high market saturation, the US continues to be the largest market for CT scanners. The market is driven by demand for cardiac scanners. For vendors, service support and maintenance contracts yield high revenues. Poor handling of CT scanners and bundling of reimbursement codes are the key challenges facing vendors in the US.

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