The vendor neutral archive vna and picture archiving and communication system pacs market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there's been a substantial growth in the size of the market for vendor-neutral archive (VNA) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS). The market, which was valued at $4.19 billion in 2024 is projected to hit $4.47 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
This expansion observed over the historic period can be tied to factors such as an increase in medical imaging data volumes, government policies promoting the adoption of healthcare IT, the requirement for more streamlined workflows in the healthcare sector, an amplified emphasis on interoperability, the necessity for long-term data archiving, and a surge in diagnostic imaging procedures.
The vendor neutral archive vna and picture archiving and communication system pacs market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of vendor-neutral archives (VNA) & picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years, reaching $5.71 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
The predicted expansion over the forecast period can be linked to a steady increase in medical imaging data, a worldwide focus on achieving data interoperability in healthcare, heightened attention to data security, the burgeoning trends of telemedicine and remote diagnostics, incorporation of superior analytics, focus on healthcare that prioritizes patients, and government backing for healthcare IT framework. Key trends anticipated throughout the forecast period include the adoption of cloud-based vendor-neutral archives, a strong focus on achieving standardization and interoperability, the integration of artificial intelligence in image analysis, a surge in mobile access and teleradiology solutions, and the establishment of vendor-neutral image sharing networks.
The ascent of electronic health records (EHRs) usage is anticipated to amplify the expansion of the vendor-neutral archive (VNA) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) market in the foreseeable future. EHRs are digital substitutes of a patient's traditional paper medical records comprising their comprehensive health profile, inclusive of their medical history, illness diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization records, and additional health-related data. As the usage of EHRs grows, the significance of VNAs and PACS increases within healthcare circles due to their promotion of data integration, interoperability, and streamlined workflows. These systems are instrumental in managing, storing, providing access to diagnostic imaging data, ensuring healthcare practitioners are equipped with the necessary tools to render top-tier healthcare while safeguarding patient confidentiality and security. For example, as per a report released by the Munich American Reassurance Company in June 2023, EHR adoption, which was at 23% in 2020, escalated to 61% in 2022. Hence, the rise in EHR adoption is projected to propel the expansion of the vendor-neutral archive (VNA) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) market.
The vendor-neutral archive (VNA) & picture archiving and communication system (PACS) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Picture Archiving And Communication System (PACS), Vendor-Neutral Archive (VNA) Software
2) By Imaging Modality: Angiography, Mammography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Other Imaging Modalities
3) By Mode Of Delivery: On-Site (Premise), Hybrid, Cloud-Hosted
4) By Usage Model: Single Department, Multiple Departments, Multiple Sites
5) By Vendors: Independent Vendors, Commercial Vendors
Subsegments:
1) By Picture Archiving And Communication System (PACS): Radiology PACS, Cardiology PACS, Orthopedic PACS, Dental PACS
2) By Vendor-Neutral Archive (VNA) Software: Cloud-Based VNA, On-Premises VNA, Hybrid VNA
Leading corporations in the vendor-neutral archive (VNA) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) markets prioritize the development of groundbreaking technologies like imaging electronic medical records (EMR). An EMR is essentially an electronic form of a patient's traditional paper chart featuring the past medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and even test results from a specific health facility. For example, in October 2022, RamSoft Inc., a healthcare software corporation originating from Canada, introduced the OmegaAI imaging electronic medical record (EMR), which unifies medical imaging solutions. This platform is engineered to enhance imaging workflows and uplift patient care. Its remarkable attributes include a combined workflow list, a zero-footprint viewer, superior workflow automation, and comprehensive patient files. The platform's advantages are its flawless integration, enhanced interoperability, cost-efficiency, improved patient care, and increased patient involvement. Owing to its cloud-native design, it reduces the need for physical data centers, thus elevating operational productivity and promoting increased patient participation.
Major companies operating in the vendor-neutral archive (vna) & picture archiving and communication system (pacs) market report are:
• McKesson Corporation
• Dell Technologies Inc.
• Siemens AG
• General Electric
• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
• Hitachi Ltd.
• FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
• Koninklijke Philips NV
• GE Healthcare
• Cerner Corporation
• Change Healthcare
• Lexmark International Inc.
• Agfa-Gevaert Group
• Carestream Health
• Hyland Software Inc.
• Acuo Technologies
• Merge Health
• Sectra AB
• Novarad Corporation
• INFINITT Healthcare Co. Ltd.
• Visage Imaging Inc.
• Birdgehead Software
• ScImage Inc.
• Agfa Healthcare NV
• Mach 7 Technologies Ltd.
• ASPYRA LLC
• TeraMedica Inc.
• Dejarnette Research Systems Inc.
• Dicom Systems Inc.
• InsiteOne Inc.
North America was the largest region in the vendor-neutral archive (VNA) & picture archiving and communication system (PACS) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the vendor-neutral archive (vna) & picture archiving and communication system (pacs) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.