Feedback Research Services' Quarterly Survey Indicates Continued Growth Of U.S. Cardiac Scanning Facilities During The Second Half Of 2001.Business Editors JACKSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2002 This month, administrators at eight cardiac scanning facilities participated in a brief survey conducted by Feedback Research Services to update information about their businesses and market trends. Four of the contacted facilities opened during the second half of 2001, and all offer the usual mix of body, colon, heart, and lung scans. Pricing ranges from a low of $300 for lung scans to a high of $500 for heart scans heart scan See MUGA. . Abdominal abdominal /ab·dom·i·nal/ (ab-dom´i-n'l) pertaining to the abdomen. ab·dom·i·nal adj. Of or relating to the abdomen. n. An abdominal muscle. , bone mineral, and complete virtual imaging are also available at some centers, along with angiography angiography or arteriography X-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including , with the latter two procedures being the most expensive (between $1,500 and $1,600). Although the slower economy has apparently delayed some equipment purchases, expansion plans at Vital Imaging (San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. CA) include the addition of three centers during the first half of 2002. From a business perspective, offsetting operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. with service volumes can be challenging. Scanner costs are substantial -- up to $2.0 million to purchase a system and as much as $15,000 for monthly maintenance. Advertising is therefore a key component for success. Independently operated facilities in smaller markets may spend several thousands of dollars a month for newspaper ads and radio spots but only perform six scans per day during the first year of business. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. one source, this scanning volume probably covers the equipment cost, but little else. In larger markets, between 12 and 20 patients may be scanned on a daily basis. Interestingly, waiting times during the second half of 2001 have apparently decreased, dropping from two or three weeks to a week or less (and some accommodation of walk-ins). Detailed survey results are included in the latest edition of the Cardiac & Preventive Scanning Markets market report (originally published by Feedback Research Services in July 2001). Report purchasers receive quarterly updates through July 2002. The 102-page report analyzes growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. , market trends, and revenues, with forecasts projected through 2004. Several other market reports from Feedback Research Services have also been updated, including A Home Health Briefing, Sleep Screening & Testing Markets, and U.S. Stethoscopes Markets. For more information, contact Millie Narum at 800-927-8071 (1-541-899-8088) or visit: www.feed-back.com/catalog.htm. |
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