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Global Mobile Medical Imaging Services Market 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

[September 13, 2017]

Global Mobile Medical Imaging Services Market 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

The "Global Mobile Medical Imaging Services Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The global mobile medical imaging services market to grow at a CAGR of 3.23% during the period 2017-2021.

Global Mobile Imaging Services Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. To calculate the market size, the report considers the services provided by medical mobile imaging service providers. The market includes services (mobile MRI, mobile CT, mobile PET/CT and others) provided by medical mobile imaging service providers to healthcare facilities on a part-time or full-time contract basis.

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is Increasing strategic collaborations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). One of the key trends defining the global medical mobile imaging services market is M&A and strategic collaborations. Key vendors are engaging in M&A to strengthen their market positions.

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is Advantages of obile imaging services for hospitals and clinics. Mobile imaging equipment such as PET and CT imaging systems are capital-intensive devices. Hospitals purchasing these expensive devices also need to bear additional costs such as staffing costs (qualified technologists or therapists) and maintenance costs. While large hospitals with high usage volumes can afford to invest in purchasing the imaging devices, the small- and medium-sized hospitals and clinics may prefer to partner with mobile imaging service providers.

Further, the report states that one of the major factors hindering the growth of this market is High fuel cost. Fuel cost for transport of mobile imaging units' and mileage reimbursement for team members constitute a significant portion of mobile imaging service providers' operating expenses. Fuel costs would undergo wide fluctuations due to geopolitical issues and imbalances in supply and demand. The cost and demand for home heating oil, diesel, gasoline, and other petroleum products vary from regions to regions.

Key vendors