PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869603
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869603
The global specialty picture archiving and communication system market size was estimated at USD 3.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.57 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is attributed to rising adoption of digital imaging solutions, the increasing volume of medical imaging procedures, growing demand for tele radiology and remote diagnostics, Government initiatives and regulatory support for healthcare IT adoption, and Technological advancements in cloud-based PACS solutions.
Moreover, the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into specialty PACS is an emerging trend shaping the market. The increasing volume of medical imaging procedures is a major driver for the specialty (Picture Archiving And Communication System) PACS industry. The growth is fueled by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, an aging population, and advances in imaging modalities that expand diagnostic capabilities. As more scans are performed across specialties such as cardiology, mammography, orthopedics, and dentistry, healthcare providers face growing challenges in storing, retrieving, and managing large volumes of complex image data. According to the Journal of the American College of Radiology, imaging utilization is projected to rise from 16.9% in 2023 to 26.9% by 2055, highlighting the accelerating demand for efficient imaging management systems which further emphasizes the need for specialty PACS solutions that offer tailored workflows, advanced visualization, and streamlined data management to enable faster interpretation, improved collaboration, and better patient outcomes.
Rising adoption of tele radiology is driving growth in the specialty PACS market, as healthcare providers increasingly rely on remote diagnostic services to address radiologist shortages, expand access to expertise, and enable around-the-clock reporting. According to Merative, by 2033, the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 42,000 radiologists. Tele radiology allows medical images from modalities such as CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound to be shared instantly across locations, supporting faster diagnoses and continuity of care, particularly in rural or underserved regions. Specialty PACS solutions complement this demand by offering cloud-based access, secure image sharing, and specialty-specific workflows that ensure seamless collaboration between radiologists and referring physicians across geographies, improving efficiency, turnaround times, and diagnostic accuracy.
Global Specialty PACS Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global specialty PACS market report based on specialty, deployment mode, end use, and region: