Deconstructed RIS-PACS Imaging Modalities Gaining in Popularity in Southeast Asia

A new report on the Southeast Asian RIS/PACS market shows that market revenues are expected to reach USD 160.7 million in 2019, compared to USD 112.0 million in 2014.

The fastest growing market is Indonesia which is investing in healthcare services due to a rising demand. Southeast Asian buyers prefer a flexible solution that can be upgraded and grow as needed, and recognize the importance of a deconstructed Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) model.

The report entitled “End-User Perspectives on the SEA RIS-PACS Market,” released by Frost & Sullivan (Mountain View, CA, USA), found that the Asia-Pacific region was a fertile market for RIS/PACS systems due to the increased use of imaging in diagnostics. The region is preparing for migrations to second or third generation Information Technology (IT) imaging systems from existing conventional imaging solutions, with associated efficiency, and workflow challenges.

Natasha Gulati, transformational health industry manager, Frost & Sullivan, said, "Healthcare providers have increased the adoption of advanced imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Further, they are exploring new revenue streams such as medical tourism and teleradiology, all of which will augment the volume and complexity of imaging data and necessitate sophisticated imaging IT. Feeling the pulse of the market, visionary vendors have begun to communicate the structure and benefits of deconstructed PACS. This modular approach to imaging IT has already been introduced in the United States and Europe, and is expected to debut in Southeast Asia over the next five years."

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