Integrated RIS/PACS set to grow
The integration of radiology information systems (RIS) with PACS has rapidly become a defining trend in the European RIS market, according to Frost & Sullivan. The consulting firm found that the market was worth $125 million in 2006 and is expected to increase to $181 million by 2013.
According to research analyst Ranjit Ravindranathan “Demand from healthcare IT customers reveals a distinct preference for RIS/PACS integration. Radiology information system sales in conjunction with PACS are, therefore, a major and growing segment of the RIS market.”
On the whole, the market is set to experience a steady rate of growth as a result of large-scale investments in bundled product offerings and initiatives by governments of the various European countries. The market is offering a great opportunity for those who can provide customized solutions that interface effortlessly with the various modules that occur during the normal flow of work.
According to research analyst Ranjit Ravindranathan “Demand from healthcare IT customers reveals a distinct preference for RIS/PACS integration. Radiology information system sales in conjunction with PACS are, therefore, a major and growing segment of the RIS market.”
On the whole, the market is set to experience a steady rate of growth as a result of large-scale investments in bundled product offerings and initiatives by governments of the various European countries. The market is offering a great opportunity for those who can provide customized solutions that interface effortlessly with the various modules that occur during the normal flow of work.