The usage of Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners in US hospitals, measured in units (exams) per million persons, stood at 29.06 in 2023. Historical data indicates fluctuation in year-on-year growth, with notable changes such as a 7.56% increase in 2021 and a 6.34% decrease in 2020, likely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years prior to 2023 averaged 0.54%. Moving forward, the forecast for 2028 anticipates a modest CAGR of 0.54%, culminating in a 2.73% overall growth rate from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
• Integration of AI and advanced imaging technologies in CT scanners.
• The impact of healthcare policy changes on capital expenditure in hospitals.
• Evolution of outpatient imaging centers and their effect on in-hospital CT scan volumes.
