2024 Diagnostic X-ray Market Outlook Report

IMV 2024 DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY

MARKET OUTLOOK REPORT

 

Exhibits

 

1. X-ray Department Priorities & Future Outlook…………………………………………………………….. 14

 

1. Priorities to the Mission of General X-ray Departments Over the Next Year, as of 2024 Survey…………. 15
2. Priorities to the Mission of General X-ray Departments Over the Next Year, by Hospital Bed Size

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

3. General X-ray Department Priorities Over the Next Year, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………… 17
4. Factors Affecting the Future Outlook for X-ray at your Facility Over the Next Few Years, as of
   2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
5. Factors Affecting the Future Outlook for X-ray at your Facility Over the Next Few Years,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19

6. Factors Affecting the Future Outlook for X-ray at Your Facility Over the Next Few Years,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20

7. Priority Ranking for Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools in X-ray Departments,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21

8. Current Use and Consideration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools in X-ray Departments as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
9. Current Use and Consideration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools in X-ray Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Study…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
10. Outlook for X-ray Procedure Volume, Reimbursement, Revenue, and Net Income/Profits, as of 2024 Survey 24
11. Outlook for X-ray Procedure Volume, by Site Type, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………….. 25
12. Outlook for X-ray Reimbursement per Patient, by Site Type, as of 2024 Survey………………………………….. 25
13. Outlook for X-ray Revenue, by Site Type, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………….. 25
14. Outlook for X-ray Net Income/Profits, by Site Type, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………. 25
15. Comparison of General X-ray Department Outlook for Procedure Volume, Reimbursement, Revenue, and Net Income/Profits, by IMV Study Year, 2013 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………….. 26
16. Relative Impact of COVID-19 on Department When Managing General X-ray Operations, 2020 to 2023 27
17. Relative Impact of COVID-19 on Department When Managing General X-ray Operations, by Site Type, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
18. Other X-ray Department Priorities Mentioned by Respondents – Open-Ended Responses……………………. 28

 

1. Procedure Volume in Hospitals with Fixed General X-ray Systems………………………………… 29

 

1. Distribution of Sites & Procedures Performed in 2023 Using Fixed X-ray Systems in Main Radiology Departments and Locations Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………… 30
2. Trend in Total X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed

Size, 2017-2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31

3. Trend in Total X-ray Procedures Performed in All Locations Managed by Hospital Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, 2010-2024………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
4. Mix of 2023 General X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments vs. Other

Locations Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………… 33

5. Distribution of Sites, by 2023 X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments,

by Hospital Bed Size ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34

6. Distribution of Sites, by 2023 X-ray Procedures Performed in All Locations Managed by

Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35

7. Average Annual X-ray Procedures Managed by Hospital Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023 36
8. Average Annual X-ray Procedures Performed per Main Radiology Department, by Hospital

Bed Size, 2012-2023………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36

9. Percent Distribution of X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments, by Procedure

Type, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37

10. Total X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments, by Procedure Type, 2023…………… 37
11. Total X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments, by Procedure Type,

by Site Type, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38

12. Percent of Sites Performing X-ray Procedures, by Procedure Type, 2023…………………………………………….. 39
13. Number of Sites Performing X-ray Procedures and Average Annual Procedures per Site

Performing, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39

14. Trend in Percent of Sites Performing Specific General X-ray Procedures, 2010-2023………………………….. 40
15. Trend in Average Annual X-ray Procedures per Site in Main Radiology Departments, by Procedure Type, 2010 to 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41
16. Percent of X-ray Sites Performing Specific Procedure Types, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023…………………… 42
17. Average Number of Procedures Performed per Site Performing Specific X-ray Studies,

by Hospital Bed Size, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42

18. Percentage of Adult vs. Pediatric General X-ray Procedures in Main Radiology Departments, 2023…… 43
19. Trend in Adult vs. Pediatric X-ray Procedures in Main Radiology Departments, 2010 to 2023……………. 43
20. Number of Sites Performing Pediatric X-ray Procedures and Average Annual Procedures per Site Performing, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
21. Trend in Average Annual Pediatric X-ray Procedures, by Hospital Bed Size, 2010 to 2023…………………. 44
22. Percentage of General X-ray Procedures Performed on Obese Patients in Main Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
23. Number of Sites Performing General X-ray Procedures on Obese Patients and Average Annual Procedures per Site Performing, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
24. X-ray Inpatient vs. Outpatient vs. Emergency Procedure Mix, in Main Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
25. Trend in X-ray Inpatient vs. Outpatient vs. Emergency Procedure Mix in Main Radiology Departments, 2010 to 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
26. Plans to Acquire Advanced Application Capabilities for Fixed General X-ray Equipment Over the Next 3 Years, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
27. Trend in Plans to Acquire Advanced Application Capabilities for Fixed General X-ray Equipment Over Next 3 Years, by IMV Study Year, 2013 to 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48

 

1. Installed Base of Fixed General X-ray Systems in Hospitals…………………………………………. 49

 

1. Total Number of Fixed DR and CR General X-ray Systems Installed, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50

2. Distribution of Fixed DR & CR Sites and Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………… 50
3. Total Number of Fixed General X-ray Systems Installed, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024 ……………… 51
4. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Fixed X-ray Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52

5. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Fixed X-ray Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 52

6. Total Fixed General X-ray Systems Installed in Hospitals, by Year of Original Installation,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53

7. Percent of Sites Having Fixed DR vs. CR General X-ray Systems Installed, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey 54
8. Trend in Percent of Sites Having Fixed DR vs. CR General X-ray Systems Installed, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 54
9. Percent of Sites Having Fixed CR Only, Fixed DR Only, or Both Types, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55

10. Percent of Sites Having Fixed CR Only, Fixed DR Only, or Both Types, by IMV Study Year,

2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55

11. Mix of Fixed DR and CR General X-ray Systems Installed, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…. 56
12. Trend in Mix of Fixed DR & CR General X-ray Systems Installed, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024. 56
13. Mix of Fixed DR and CR Systems Installed, by Year of Installation, as of 2024 Survey………………………. 57
14. Total Fixed X-ray System Installed Base Market Share, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………….. 58
15. Total Fixed X-ray System Installed Base Market Share, by DR vs. CR Systems, as of 2024 Survey……. 58
16. Total Fixed X-ray System Installed Base Market Share (including DR Retrofits), as of 2024 Survey….. 59
17. Total Fixed X-ray System Installed Base Market Share, by DR vs. CR Systems (including DR Retrofits), as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 59
18. First Call Service Support Sources, for Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60

19. First Call Service Support Sources for Fixed General X-ray Systems, by DR vs. CR Systems,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60

20. Type of Contractual Arrangement Used When Service Support is Needed from an Outside

Service Provider for Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………… 61

21. Type of Contractual Arrangement Used When Service Support is Needed from an Outside

Service Provider for Fixed General X-ray Systems, by DR vs. CR Systems, as of 2024 Survey…………… 61

22. Contractual Arrangements with Outside Service Providers, by Primary Source of Service for Fixed

General X-ray Systems, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………. 62

23. Percent of Main Radiology Departments Having Fixed DR Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey 63
24. Total Number of Fixed DR Systems Installed, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………… 63
25. Distribution of Fixed DR Sites and Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………… 63
26. Total Number of Fixed DR Systems Installed, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024 ………………………………. 64
27. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Fixed DR Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65

28. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Fixed DR Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65

29. Fixed DR Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments in Hospitals, by Year of Installation,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66

30. Distribution of Fixed DR Systems, by Year of Installation, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey….. 67
31. Whether Installed DR Systems were Retrofits to Existing Conventional X-ray Systems or were

Acquired New, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………. 68

32. Whether Installed DR Systems were Retrofits to Existing Conventional X-ray Systems or were

Acquired New, by Installation Year from 2008 to 2018, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………….. 68

33. Fixed DR System Installed Base Market Share, by Whether Acquired as a Retrofit or New, as of

2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69

34. Total Fixed DR Systems Installed Base Market Share, for Manufacturers of the Original Fixed X-ray Systems, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
35. Installed Base Market Share of Recently Installed DR Systems, for Manufacturers for the Original Fixed X-ray System, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 70
36. Installed Base Market Share of Recently Installed DR Systems, Including DR Retrofits, as of 2024 Survey 70
37. Total Fixed DR System Installed Base Market Share, for Manufacturers of the Original Fixed X-ray System, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
38. Percent of Sites Having at Least One Fixed DR System Installed, by Manufacturer, as of 2024 Survey. 71
39. Percent of DR Detectors that are Fixed and/or DR Cassettes, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey. 72
40. Percent of Sites and Fixed DR Systems that Use CR Cassettes as well as Digital Detectors, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 73
41. Percent of Sites and Fixed DR Systems Used to Perform Long Leg or Scoliosis Exams, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 74
42. Distribution of First Call Service Support Sources for Fixed DR Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey 75
43. First Call Service Support: Fixed DR System Installed Base Market Share, by Service Support Source, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75
44. Type of Contractual Arrangement Used When Service Support is Needed from an Outside

Service Provider for Fixed DR Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………. 76

45. Type of Contractual Arrangements Used When Service Support in Needed from an Outside Service Provider for Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Service Support Source, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………… 77
46. Total Number of Fixed CR-Only Systems Installed by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………… 78
47. Distribution of Fixed CR-Only General X-ray Systems Installed, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78

48. Total Number of Fixed CR-Only General X-ray Systems Installed, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024. 79
49. Percent of X-ray Sites Having Fixed DR Systems Only vs. Having at Least One CR X-ray System,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 80

50. Distribution of Sites, by Number of CR-Only General X-ray Systems Installed in Main Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 80
51. Total CR Systems Installed in Hospitals, by Year of Original Installation, as of 2024 Survey……………… 81
52. Distribution of Fixed CR-Only Systems, by Year of Installation, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey 82
53. Total Fixed DR System Installed Base Market Share, for Manufacturers of the Original Fixed X-ray System, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 83
54. Percent of Sites Having at Least One Fixed CR-Only X-ray System Installed, by Manufacturer, as of 2024 Survey 83
55. Planned Actions for Fixed CR-Only X-ray Systems Over the Next Three Years, as of 2024 Survey……. 84
56. Distribution of First Call Service Support Sources for Fixed CR-Only Systems, as of 2024 Survey…….. 85
57. Types of Contractual Arrangement Used When Service Support is Needed from and Outside Service Provider for Fixed CR-Only Systems, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85
58. Type of Contractual Arrangement Used When Service Support is Needed from an Outside Service Provider for Fixed CR-Only Systems, by Service Support Source, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………. 86

 

1. Purchase Plans for Fixed General X-ray Systems and DR Retrofit Kits…………………………… 87

 

1. Hospital Sites Planning to Acquire Fixed General X-ray Systems over the next three years, as

of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 88

2. Percent of Sites Planning to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems within the Next Three Years,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 89

3. Percent of Sites Planning to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems within the Next Three Years,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 90

4. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Fixed General X-ray Systems Planned for Purchase, by

Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 91

5. Planned Mix of Fixed DR vs. CR Systems to be Acquired, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………… 92
6. Planned Mix of Fixed DR vs. CR Systems to be Acquired, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………. 92
7. Plans for New vs. Refurbished/Used Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey 93
8. Plans for Purchasing Replacement vs. Additional Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Hospital

Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 94

9. Whether Planned Fixed DR Systems will be Used for Long Leg or Scoliosis Exams, as of 2024

Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95

10. Whether Planned Fixed DR Systems will be Used for Long Leg or Scoliosis Exams, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
11. Detector Types Being Planned for Planned Fixed DR Systems, as of 2024 Survey………………………………. 96
12. Floor-mounted or Ceiling-mounted Systems, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………… 97
13. Floor-mounted or Ceiling-mounted Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………….. 97
14. Percent of Sites Mentioning Manufacturers Being Considered for Next General X-ray System Purchase, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 98
15. Brand Loyalty: Vendor Being Considered by Current Fixed General X-ray Installed Base, as of

2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 99

16. Brand Loyalty: Vendor Being Considered by Current Fixed DR X-ray Installed Base, as of

2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 100

17. Whether Decisions for Purchasing X-ray Systems are Made at the Corporate HQ or at the

Individual Facility Level, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………. 101

18. Trend in Whether Decisions for Purchasing Fixed General X-ray Systems are Usually Made at the Corporate HQ or at the Individual Facility Level, by IMV Study Year, 2013 to 2024……………………………………………………………… 101
19. Whether the Influence of Corporate HQ in Purchase Decisions for X-ray Systems is Increasing,
    Staying the Same, or Decreasing in 2024, Compared to 2-3 Years Ago, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 102

20. Trend in Whether the Influence of Corporate HQ in Purchase Decisions for X-ray Systems is Increasing, Staying the Same, or Decreasing This Year, Compared to 2-3 Years Ago, by IMV

Study Year, 2013 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 102

21. Preferred General X-ray Manufacturers in Healthcare System/Organization, as of 2024 Survey……….. 103
22. Trend in Preferred General X-ray Manufacturers in Healthcare System/Organization, by IMV Study Year, 2017 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 103
23. Hospital Sites Planning to Acquire DR Detector Retrofit Kits over the next three years, as of 2024 Survey 104
24. Percent of Sites Planning to Acquire DR Detector Retrofit Kits within the Next Three Years,

by IMV Study Year, 2015 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 104

25. Distribution of Sites, by Number of DR Detector Retrofit Kits Planned for Purchase, by

Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 105

26. Percent of Sites Mentioning Manufacturers Being Considered for DR Detector Retrofit Kit

Purchases, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 106

27. Hospital Sites Planning to Acquire Fixed General X-ray Systems and/or DR Detector Retrofit Kits within the Next 3 Years, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
28. Percent of Sites Planning to Acquire Fixed General X-ray Systems and/or DR Detector Retrofit Kits Over the Next Three Years, by IMV Study Year, 2015 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
29. Whether Sites Plan to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems and/or DR Detector Retrofit Kits,

as of 2024 Survey ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 108

30. Whether Sites Plan to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems and/or DR Detector Retrofit Kits,

by IMV Study Year, 2015 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 108

31. Whether Sites Plan to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems and/or DR Detector Retrofit Kits,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109

32. Percent of Sites Planning to Purchase Fixed General X-ray Systems, DR Retrofit Kits, or Both Equipment Types, by Current Fixed X-ray System Capability Type, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………….. 110
33. Current Fixed General X-ray System Capability Types of Sites Planning to Purchase Fixed

General X-ray Systems, DR Retrofit Kits, or Both Equipment Types, as of 2024 Survey…………………… 111

34. Mix of Fixed CR vs. DR X-ray Systems vs. DR Detector Retrofit Kits Planned, by Hospital

Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 112

35. Budgetary Status of Planned Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey. 113
36. Budgetary Status of Planned Fixed General X-ray Systems, by Year of Planned Purchase, as of

2024 Survey ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 113

37. Distribution of 2024 X-ray Capital Equipment Budgets………………………………………………………………………. 114
38. Distribution of 2024 X-ray Capital Equipment Budgets, by Hospital Bed Size…………………………………… 114
39. Distribution of X-ray Capital Equipment Budgets, by Budget Year, 2023-2026, as of 2024 Survey….. 115
40. Planned Capabilities of DR Systems, with Percent of Sites and Planned X-ray Systems, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 116

 

1. Other Hospital Locations & Departments with Fixed General X-ray Systems…………………. 117

 

1. Whether Radiology Owns/Manages Fixed General X-ray Systems in Other Locations/Departments,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 118

2. Whether Radiology Ownes/Managed Fixed General X-ray Systems in Other Locations/Departments, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118
3. Other Locations/Departments with Fixed General X-ray Systems NOT Owned/Managed by Radiology,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 118

4. DR vs. CR Mix of Fixed General X-ray Systems Owned/Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 119
5. Distribution of Total Fixed General X-ray Systems Owned/Managed by Radiology, by Whether Located in Main Radiology Departments vs. Other Locations/Departments, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………. 120
6. Distribution of Total Fixed General X-ray Systems Owned/Managed by Radiology, by Whether Located in Main Radiology Departments vs. Other Locations/Departments, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 120

7. Hospitals Planning to Acquire Fixed General X-ray Systems to be Owned/Managed by Radiology

for Other Locations/Departments, within the Next Three Years, as of 2024 Survey……………………………. 121

8. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Planned Fixed General X-ray Systems to be Owned/Managed

by Radiology for Other Locations/Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey ……………….. 122

10. Percent of Sites Mentioning Type of Configurations Being Considered for Fixed General X-ray Systems to be Owned/Managed by Radiology for Other Locations, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………….. 123
11. Planned Locations/Department for Fixed General X-ray Systems to be Owned/Managed by Radiology, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124
12. Percent of Sites Mentioning Manufacturers Being Considered for Fixed General X-ray Systems to be Owned/Managed by Radiology, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 125
13. Whether Hospital Has Other Locations/Departments Having Fixed General X-ray System Not Owned or Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………… 126
14. Whether Hospital Has Other Locations/Departments Having Fixed General X-ray Systems Not Owned or Managed by Radiology, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 126
15. Other Locations/Departments with Fixed General X-ray Systems Not Owned/Managed by Radiology, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 126

 

1. Installed Base & Purchase Plans for Mobile General X-ray Units………………………………….. 127

 

1. Whether Radiology Owns/Manages Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units, as of 2024 Survey………….. 128
2. Whether Radiology Owns/Manages Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 128

3. Whether Radiology Owns/Manages Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units, by IMV Study Year,

2015 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 128

4. Total Number of Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Owned/Managed by Radiology/Imaging

Department, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………. 129

5. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units, by Hospital Bed

Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 129

6. Percent of Sites Having at Least One Mobile/Portable DR or CR X-ray Unit, by Hospital Bed

Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 130

7. Mix of Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Using DR Technology vs. CR Cassettes Only,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 131

8. Mix of Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Using DR Technology vs. CR Cassettes Only,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 131

9. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Mobile/Portable X-ray Units that Use DR Technology,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 132

10. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Mobile/Portable X-ray Units that Use CR Cassettes Only,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 132

11. Percent of Sites Having at Least One Mobile/Portable General X-ray Unit by Manufacturer,
    for DR vs. CR Units, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………. 133
12. Other Locations/Departments Where Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units are Used, as of 2024 Survey 134
13. Whether the Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units are Dedicated to the Area or Shared with Other

Care Areas, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 134

14. Distribution of X-ray Procedures Performed in 2023 Using Mobile General X-ray Units, and Sites Performing, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 135
15. Distribution of Sites, by X-ray Procedures Performed in 2023 Using Mobile General X-ray Units,

by Hospital Bed Size……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 135

16. Hospital Sites Planning to Acquire Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Over the Next Three

Years, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 136

17. Percent of Sites Planning to Purchase Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Over the Next Three

Years, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………….. 137

18. Percent of Sites Planning to Purchase Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Over the Next Three

Years, by IMV Study Year, 2015 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………. 137

19. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units Planned for Purchase,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 138

20. Percent of Sites Mentioning Manufacturers Being Considered for Next Mobile/Portable DR

Purchase, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 139

21. Whether Planned Mobile/Portable General X-ray Units will be Used in Other Locations/

Departments, as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 139

22. Planned Mix of Mobile/Portable DR vs. CR-only General X-ray Units to be Acquired, as of 2024 Survey 140
23. Distribution of Sites, by Number of Mobile DR Units Planned for Purchase, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 140
24. Percent of Sites Mentioning Manufacturers Being Considered for Next Mobile/Portable DR Purchase, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 141

 

1. Demographics & Site Operations Characteristics………………………………………………………. 142

 

1. 2024 X-ray/DR/CR Survey Hospital Universe, by Hospital Bed Size…………………………………………………. 143
2. Hospital Ownership Type, as a Percentage of Hospital Sites in 2024 X-ray/DR/CR Survey Universe,

by Hospital Bed Size……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 143

3. Percentage of Hospitals that are Academic/University Hospitals in 2024 X-ray/DR/CR Survey Universe, by Hospital Bed Size………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 143
4. Distribution of General X-ray Sites in 2024 X-ray/DR/CR Survey Universe, by Location Type and Hospital Bed Size……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 144
5. Average Annual 2023 X-ray Procedures per Fixed General X-ray Room in Main Radiology Departments vs. All Locations Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size…………………………………………………………………………………….. 145
6. Trend in Average Annual X-ray Procedures per Fixed General X-ray Room in Main Radiology

Departments, by Hospital Bed Size, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2023……………………………………………… 146

7. Trend in Average Annual X-ray Procedures per Fixed General X-ray Room in All Locations Managed by Radiology, by Hospital Bed Size, by IMV Study Year, 2018, 2020 & 2023………………………………………………………………. 146
8. Percent of X-ray Sites with Staff Types, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey…………………………….. 147
9. Average FTE Staff per Site Having that Type, by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………. 147
10. Average FTE Staff per Site Having that Type, by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………………………… 148
11. Average Annual 2023 X-ray Procedures per Technologist FTE in Main Radiology Departments, by Hospital Bed Size……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 149
12. Trend in Average Annual X-ray Procedures per FTE in Main Radiology Departments, 2010-2023…… 149
13. Distribution of Sites, by Total Radiologists that Read X-ray Procedures, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 150

14. Distribution of Sites, by Total Radiologists that Read X-ray Procedures, by IMV Study Year,

2010 to 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 150

15. Whether X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments are Read On Site or Off Site,

by Hospital Bed Size, as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………… 151

16. Percentage of 2023 X-ray Procedures in Main Radiology Departments that are Read On Site vs.

Off Site, as of 2024 Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 151

17. Whether X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments are Read On Site or Off Site,

by IMV Study Year, 2010 to 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 152

18. Percentage of X-ray Procedures Performed in Main Radiology Departments that are Read On Site vs.

Off Site, 2010-2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 152

19. Typical Turnaround Time for X-ray Report to be Available on PACS, as of 2024 Survey…………………. 153
20. Typical Turnaround Time for X-ray Report to be Available on PACS, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 153

21. Typical Waiting Time for Non-Emergency X-ray Outpatient Visit, by Hospital Bed Size,

as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 154

22. Typical Waiting Time for Non-Emergency X-ray Outpatient Visit, by IMV Study Year, 2013-2024… 154
23. Weekly Operating Hours Main Radiology Department Open for Scheduled X-ray Procedures

(Monday-Friday), as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 155

24. Weekend Hours Main Radiology Department Open for Scheduled X-ray Procedures (Saturday

& Sunday), as of 2024 Survey……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 155

25. Weekly Operating Hours Main Radiology Department Open for X-ray Procedures, Including

Unscheduled and On-Call (Monday-Friday), as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………………. 156

26. Weekend Operating Hours Main Radiology Department Open for X-ray Procedures, Including

Unscheduled and On-Call (Saturday & Sunday), as of 2024 Survey…………………………………………………… 156