Medical Image Management Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The medical image management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.99 billion in 2024 to $5.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased chronic illness, increased number of hospitals, and increased adoption of image management systems.

The medical image management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.41 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing usage of imaging equipment, growing adoption of image management systems, the expanding use of imaging technology, and increasing age-related imaging volumes. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of AI technology, growing opportunities for acquisition in a variety of skills, image management solutions, technological advancements in diagnostic imaging modalities, and growing adoption of image management systems.

The rise in the prevalence of chronic illnesses is expected to propel the growth of the medical image management market going forward. Chronic illness is an ongoing medical condition or ailment that lasts for a long time, usually three months or longer. Regular medical imaging enables healthcare professionals to monitor the progression of chronic illnesses by comparing images over time, facilitating treatment evaluation, adjustments, and the identification of complications or changes in the patient's condition. For instance, in August 2022, according to a report published by the American College of Cardiology, a US-based non-profit medical association, it is estimated that all four cardiovascular risk factors will rise between 2025 and 2060 in the United States. The most significant percentage rise is expected in diabetes, with a projected increase of 39.3% to reach 55 million individuals, followed by dyslipidemia (27.6% increase to 126 million), hypertension (25.1% increase to 162 million), and obesity (18.3% increase to 126 million). Researchers also noted significant projected increases in cardiovascular disease rates, particularly for stroke (33.8% increase to 15 million) and heart failure (33.4% increase to 13 million). Therefore, the rise in the prevalence of chronic illnesses is driving the growth of the medical image management market.

Major companies operating in the medical image management market are developing advanced technological solutions, such as imaging electronic medical record (EMR) software, to serve customers better with advanced features and gain a competitive edge in the market. Imaging electronic medical record (EMR) software refers to a specialized digital solution designed to integrate medical imaging data seamlessly into electronic medical records (EMRs) or electronic health records (EHRs). For instance, in December 2022, RamSoft Inc., a Canada-based healthcare IT SaaS provider, launched OmegaAI, a cloud-native, serverless imaging EMR software platform that integrates various essential components such as VNA (Vendor Neutral Archive), Enterprise Imaging, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), RIS (Radiology Information System), simplified image exchange or sharing routing and storage, a zero-footprint (ZFP) viewer, and more. It is purposefully designed to deliver sustainable ROI by seamlessly connecting doctors and patients through a unified platform, preventing delayed care, enabling secure sharing with consent, fostering patient autonomy, and automating the entire patient journey from referral to study results.

In September 2022, Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated, a Canada-based technology solutions provider, acquired Life Image for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Intelerad's resolve to support doctors and patients in spearheading the imaging transition from a world of isolated PACS (picture archiving and communication system) to one of interoperable picture sharing in the future. Life Image is a US-based provider of medical image management solutions.

Major companies operating in the medical image management market are McKesson Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, NTT DATA Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, Koninklijke Philips N.V., GE Healthcare, Hologic Inc., Agfa-Gevaert Group, Carestream Health Inc., Change Healthcare, Hyland Software Inc., Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated, Sectra AB, Merge Healthcare Inc., Infinitt Healthcare Co. Ltd., TeraRecon Inc., Novarad Corporation, Subtle Medical Inc., Mach7 Technologies Ltd., BridgeHead Software Ltd., Zebra Medical Vision Inc., Ambra Health, Vital Images Inc.

North America was the largest region in the medical image management market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical image management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the medical image management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The medical image management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing image recording and distribution, storage and delivery services, documentation quality and accuracy, and teleradiology interpretation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Medical image management encompasses the efficient handling and organization of diverse medical images, such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasound images, within healthcare facilities or networks. It involves acquiring, storing, organizing, transmitting, and viewing these images to support clinical operations and patient care.

The main types of medical image management products are vendor-neutral archives (VNA), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and application-independent clinical archives (AICA). A vendor-neutral archive (VNA) is a medical imaging technology that offers a centralized and standardized storage solution for medical images and associated data from various imaging systems. These are delivered through various modes, including on-premise, hybrid, and cloud, for various applications, such as standard radiography, advanced body imaging, cardiovascular imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging and pain management, oncology imaging, and others. Various end users are included, such as hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.

The main types of medical image management products are vendor-neutral archives (VNA), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and application-independent clinical archives (AICA). A vendor-neutral archive (VNA) is a medical imaging technology that offers a centralized and standardized storage solution for medical images and associated data from various imaging systems. These are delivered through various modes, including on-premise, hybrid, and cloud, for various applications, such as standard radiography, advanced body imaging, cardiovascular imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging and pain management, oncology imaging, and others. Various end users are included, such as hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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