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Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Tina Fine Tina Fine New York, United States Last Updated: December 2024 NAICS OD5612

Revenue

$26.3bn

2024

$26.3bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$X.Xbn

Employees

115k

Businesses

12,211

Wages

$X.Xbn

Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry analysis

Diagnostic imaging centers play a crucial role in the US healthcare system, serving as the primary point of contact for patients seeking diagnostic imaging services. Imaging centers receive referrals from various healthcare providers, including hospitals, primary care physicians and specialists. An aging older adult population's expanding medical needs drive growing medical spending, benefiting centers, as aging adults have a higher incidence of disease and injury. The pandemic's disruption to healthcare spending disrupted diagnostic imaging, as healthcare services focused on emergency care and coronavirus patients. However, despite being volatile, imaging centers experienced recovering patient volumes as critical economic drivers boosted growth later in the period. In all, revenue grew at a CAGR of 1.7% to an estimated $26.3 billion over the past five years through 2024, with revenue rising an estimated 2.7% in 2024 alone.

Trends and Insights

  • An aging population’s medical needs drive patient volumes. Diagnostic imaging centers are experiencing rising demand for early diagnosis and detection as the population ages.
  • Private insurers are the largest payers of diagnostic imaging. Imaging centers rely on reimbursements from private insurance providers more than any other revenue source.
  • Population hubs support diagnostic imaging centers. The Southeast and West have the largest populations, warranting a greater need for medical services.
  • Diagnostic imaging centers often depend on their strong reputation to generate referrals. Without these referrals, imaging centers may face challenges in maintaining patient volume.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $26.3bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Multiple factors underly increasing demand for diagnostic services

  • A rapidly aging population and broader insurance coverage have increased healthcare expenditure in recent years. As healthcare expenditure rises, diagnostic imaging centers receive more patient referrals from healthcare providers. Increasing emphasis on early disease diagnosis and a broadening scope of clinical applications for diagnostic imaging have also supported growing demand.
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Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US
Revenue (2014-2029)
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Expansion of telehealth services will impact concentraion, competition and convenience

  • Diagnostic imaging centers will continue to operate in a fragmented landscape. With the expansion of telehealth, diagnostic services can now be decentralized, allowing patients to undergo imaging locally while having their results reviewed by specialists anywhere in the world. This shift not only makes these services more accessible but also diminishes the regional concentration of healthcare resources.

Biggest companies in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue ($short_0)
2024
Profit ($short_0)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024

There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.

Products & Services Segmentation

Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Computed tomography (CT) scanning, Radiographic imaging (including X-rays) and Magnetic resonance imaging scans. Computed tomography (CT) scanning is the largest segment of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US.

Trends and Insights

A growing senior population boosts demand for CT scans

  • Computerized tomography (CT) scans use specialized equipment to show detailed images of internal organs. Healthcare providers order CT scans to discover brain injuries or tumors. They can also be used to examine internal organs or bodily abnormalities. CT scan usage has increased in recent years, an outcome of rising healthcare expenditures and the expanding medical needs of an aging population.
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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

This industry comprises outpatient, freestanding facilities that employ advanced machines and techniques to produce images of the interior of a patient's body. The choice of technology is determined by the patient's symptoms and the specific body part requiring examination. These diagnostic imaging centers use various imaging methods, including X-rays, CT scans, nuclear medicine scans, MRI scans and ultrasounds.

What's included in this industry?

Computed tomography (CT) scanningRadiographic imaging (including X-rays)Magnetic resonance imaging scansUltrasound imagingAll other diagnostic imagingOther services

Companies

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Related Terms

X-RAYCT SCANMAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)GENOMICS TELEMEDICINERADIO-PHARMACEUTICALSONOGRAPHY

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 62151 - Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US

Performance

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Analyst insights

An aging population’s medical needs drive patient volumes. Diagnostic imaging centers are experiencing rising demand for early diagnosis and detection as the population ages.

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
  • How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

Private insurers are the largest payers of diagnostic imaging. Imaging centers rely on reimbursements from private insurance providers more than any other revenue source.

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

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Analyst insights

Population hubs support diagnostic imaging centers. The Southeast and West have the largest populations, warranting a greater need for medical services.

In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

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Analyst insights

Diagnostic imaging centers often depend on their strong reputation to generate referrals. Without these referrals, imaging centers may face challenges in maintaining patient ...

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

Detailed analysis

  • Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
  • Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
  • Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
  • Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
  • Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
  • Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
  • Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
  • Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
  • Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.

Companies

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Analyst insights

Fragmentation characterizes diagnostic imaging. Imaging centers operate locally, with no company holding any substantial share of the national market.

In this chapter

  • Market Share Concentration
  • Companies
  • Company Spotlights

Charts

  • Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
  • Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024

Detailed analysis

    External Environment

    Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

    Analyst insights

    A larger older adult population translates into increasing healthcare needs and consumption. As healthcare expenditure rises, diagnostic imaging centers receive more referral...

    In this chapter

    • External Drivers
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Assistance

    Key metrics

    • Regulation & policy level and trend
    • Assistance level and trend

    Charts

    • Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 
    • Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 

    Detailed analysis

    • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
    • Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
    • Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.

    Financial Benchmarks

    View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

    Analyst insights

    The adoption of certain technologies reduces imaging centers' reliance on staff. While wages remain the industry's largest expense, the reduction in some positions still requ...

    In this chapter

    • Cost Structure
    • Financial Ratios
    • Key Ratios

    Key metrics

    • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
    • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
    • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
    • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

    Charts

    • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Investment vs. share of economy

    Data tables

    • Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
    • Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
    • Income Statement (2017-2022)
    • Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
    • Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Leverage Ratios  (2017-2022)
    • Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Average Wage (2014-2029)
    • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
    • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

    Key Statistics

    Industry Data

    Data Tables

    Including values and annual change:

    • Revenue (2014-2029)
    • IVA (2014-2029)
    • Establishments (2014-2029)
    • Enterprises (2014-2029)
    • Employment (2014-2029)
    • Exports (2014-2029)
    • Imports (2014-2029)
    • Wages (2014-2029)

    Top Questions Answered

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    What is the market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States in 2024?

    The market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States is $26.3bn in 2024.

    How many businesses are there in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in 2024?

    There are 12,211 businesses in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

    Has the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

    What is the forecast growth of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?

    Over the next five years, the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.

    What does the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US in United States include?

    Computed tomography (CT) scanning and Radiographic imaging (including X-rays) are part of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry.

    How competitive is the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States?

    The level of competition is high and steady in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry in United States.

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    Competitors

    • Emergency & Other Outpatient Care Centers in the US
    • Hospitals in the US
    • Specialty Hospitals in the US

    Complementors

    • Diagnostic & Medical Laboratories in the US

    International industries

    • Pathology Services in Australia
    • Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services in New Zealand
    • Diagnostic & Ambulance Services in the UK

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