The U.S. imaging services market size is expected to reach USD 192.9 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing prevalence of various conditions, such as cancer and cardiac disorders, is expected to drive the growth. Imaging services involve different imaging modalities, such as X-rays, mammography, CT scans, nuclear medicine scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound. Each modality includes its own associated advantages of diagnosing a wide range of healthcare conditions accurately.
The adoption of imaging services in the U.S. is increasing gradually to enhance early diagnosis of the disease, which, in turn, improves its treatment options. Moreover, the growing adoption of non-invasive and cost-efficient procedures is expected to contribute to market growth. Medical imaging services consume less time in comparison to other invasive procedures and thus help reduce hospital stays and costs associated with it. Various technologies are being developed to enhance medical imaging devices by improving the image quality captured by them. These fine and sharp images help in diagnosing the disease at an early stage, thereby improving its treatment outcomes.
The number of outpatient settings in the U.S. is increasing rapidly and installation of advanced imaging devices in these settings is on the rise. As per the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in 2021, 17.9 per 1,000,000 inhabitants MRI units were installed in hospitals. Moreover, the growing number of CT scans in the U.S. is expected to propel the overall market growth. As per Statista, in 2019, 279 per 1,000 inhabitants CT scans were performed in the U.S. Additionally, the low cost of CT scans in comparison to MRI is expected to drive its adoption.
Major challenges in this market include the high cost of certain modalities, such as MRI, and the side effects associated with each imaging modality. MRI scans are mainly preferred in diagnosing various conditions as they help in proper tissue differentiation. However, the average cost of the procedure in the U.S. is USD 1,430, which is high in comparison to other imaging modalities, thus hindering the overall market growth.
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Nuclear medicine scans held the largest share of 24.31% in 2024. Rising awareness levels among physicians and clinical researchers regarding the benefits of nuclear imaging scans, coupled with increasing application areas, such as cases in oncology and neurological diseases, are the factors driving the market.
The magnetic resonance imaging segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period.
Hospitals held the largest share of 38.56% in 2024, owing to the increasing prevalence of various conditions such as cancer and cardiac disorders.
Diagnostic imaging centers are expected to witness segment growth in the market due to the increasing demand for outpatient imaging services. The shift toward value-based healthcare and cost-reducing measures has led healthcare providers to prefer outpatient settings, offering lower costs and greater patient convenience.
Grand View Research has segmented U.S. imaging services market report based on modality and end-use:
U.S. Imaging Services Modality Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
X-rays
CT scans
Nuclear medicine scans
MRI scans
Ultrasound
Mammography
U.S. Imaging Services End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Hospitals
Diagnostic imaging centers
Others
List of Key Players in the U.S. Imaging Services Market
Radnet, Inc.
Alliance Medical
Inhealth Group
Sonic Healthcare
Dignity Health
Medica Group
Global Diagnostics
Novant Health
Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited
Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.
Unilabs
Healius Limited
Simonmed Imaging
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