The document outlines the growth trends in radiology services, particularly MRI, highlighting a significant increase in referrals and a growing diversity of scan types. It notes a consistent year-on-year demand increase of 5-6% and a 15% rise in annual MRI volumes, while also pointing out the widening gap between demand and the supply of imaging professionals. Key implications include potential revenue growth, maintained margins, and the need for providers to adapt their resources and staff management strategies.

1. Imagination at work
Radiology Service Trends Implications for imaging providers
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2. The good news…

3. Your market continues to grow
Data Source : Medicare Australia Statistics, 2013 https://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/statistics/mbs_group.shtml

4. …With MRI the standout
Data Source : Medicare Australia Statistics, 2013 https://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/statistics/mbs_group.shtml

5. Why MRI?

6. NOVEMBER 2013
More GP referrals

7. 47,000+ extra MRI scans in 2 months!
Data Source : Medicare Australia Statistics, 2013 https://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/statistics/mbs_group.shtml

8. More MRIs and more diversity in scan types.

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In 2011 4 scans accounted for
96.5% of all MRI services.

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In 2013 more than 10% of
scans were for other services
Head & Neck Cardiac Pelvis & Abdominal

12. Growing shortage of professionals

13. What may be the potential implications for you?

14. 1.
Imaging
service
demand
increases
5-6%
year on year
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2.
MRI annual
volumes
increasing
+15%
3.
Growing
diversity of
MRI services
4.
Widening gap
between the
demand and
supply of
diagnostic
imaging
professionals
KEY TRENDS

15. 1.
Providers that best
service the local
community
can grow
(modalities and
imaging types).
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2.
Will providers
skill-up internally or
buy in resources as
their referral mix
changes?
3.
Providers look to
create staff loyalty
as a way to defend
increasing salary
expectations and
expensive
recruitment.
IMPLICATIONS

16. 1.
Revenue
growth
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2.
Margins
maintained
3.
Patient
Satisfaction
4.
Labour
Costs under
control
OUTCOMES
*GE Healthcare makes no warranty, representation or assurances about specific implications or outcomes that may arise for a specific user of MRI
technology, which will depend on that user’s own circumstances.

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OUTCOMES
PROFITABLE GROWTH

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SOLUTION
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