From the November 2016 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
And as we saw when dedicated fluoroscopy systems were supplanted by a new breed of units that combined fluoro with X-ray capabilities, providers are eager to increase system utility. They want multi-clinical technology to maximize existing facility space and equipment utilization. Meeting that demand, an emerging class of multi-clinical systems will marry radiography, fluoroscopy, basic angiography and 3-D imaging in one room.
The boundaries of X-ray adoption will expand still further. Already, automation for equipment setup has helped providers ensure greater consistency of outcomes in addition to aiding technologists. Soon, we will see widespread adoption of robotic X-ray equipment that not only aids patient setup and exam consistency, but also allows the X-ray tube and detector to automatically move around the patient, and not the other way around. These robotic systems will provide the vital ingredient of standardized, replicable and more efficient care. As hospitals and providers continue to form large health care systems and integrated delivery networks (IDNs), the need for system-wide standardization of X-ray creates an opportunity to rethink yesterday’s purchasing behavior and usher in smarter investment strategies.
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Clearly, a confluence of factors — led by the rapid advance of imaging technology and the changing reimbursement structure — underscore a fundamental shift in how X-ray is regarded within the health care community. Now is the right time to invest in X-ray.
About the author: Martin Silverman is vice president of X-ray Products at Siemens Healthineers North America.Back to HCB News
