The forecast data for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams in ambulatory care within the US indicates a slight and consistent decline between 2024 and 2028. Specifically, the value decreases from 2.96 thousand exams per scanner in 2024 to 2.87 thousand in 2028. When compared to the 2023 actual data, there appears to be a gradual reduction in scalability with a year-on-year approximate decline of about 0.7%. This five-year trend results in a forecasted annual compound average growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -0.3%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in MRI efficiency, potential shifts in healthcare policy affecting ambulatory services, and the integration of AI to optimize diagnostic procedures, potentially reversing the current decline in this sector's productivity.
