The US medical imaging market is in a state of rapid transformation. Healthcare organisations are actively seeking to replace outdated PACS, driven by a critical need for stronger technology and future-proof strategies.
A recent report from KLAS Research, The US Imaging Market is Hot: Which PACS Vendors are the Most Competitive?, confirms this trend, providing clear data on why legacy systems are failing and what healthcare leaders are looking for now. The findings validate what we at AdvaPACS have understood for years: the future of medical imaging is not on-premise, it is in the cloud.
Key Finding 1: The Cloud is Now a Core Requirement
The report makes it clear that robust cloud capabilities are no longer a “nice-to-have” feature; they are a fundamental requirement for any modern imaging strategy. Organisations are prioritising vendors who can deliver the speed, robust worklist tools, and high-performance viewing that only a true cloud-native platform can provide.
This is precisely why AdvaPACS was built as a cloud-native solution. Our platform directly addresses the market’s primary demand, solving the core challenges of scalability, accessibility, and hardware dependency that plague traditional systems. We provide the unlimited user access and intelligent, unified workflows that healthcare providers need to enhance patient care, not complicate it.
Key Finding 2: Legacy Systems are Becoming a Liability
The KLAS research highlights a significant trend: established, on-premise vendors are experiencing “negative momentum” as customers look for replacements. The reason is simple—their technology is aging.
An outdated PACS is more than just inefficient; it is a strategic liability. It creates barriers to efficient workflow, incurs hidden maintenance costs, and limits a healthcare organisation’s ability to adapt. As the report shows, the industry is moving away from these restrictive models.
This is where AdvaPACS provides a clear alternative. We have engineered a platform that removes the barriers imposed by legacy systems. By breaking free from hardware dependencies and restrictive licensing, we offer a solution that is not only powerful but also sustainable.
The Path Forward: What to Look for in a Modern PACS
The research outlines a clear checklist for what healthcare leaders are demanding: speed, robust tools, and usability. A modern PACS must deliver on these fronts without compromise. True innovation is not about adding more features; it is about removing barriers to efficient, secure, and accessible patient care.
AdvaPACS is designed to be the answer to these demands, offering an intelligent platform that simplifies workflow and empowers medical imaging specialists, rather than constraining them.
Conclusion: The Future is Here
The data from KLAS Research is unambiguous: the market has spoken. Continuing with a legacy on-premise PACS is no longer a viable strategy for forward-thinking healthcare organisations. The shift to agile, scalable, and powerful cloud-native solutions is already underway.
Is your current PACS holding you back? It is time to move forward.
Request a demo of AdvaPACS today to see how a truly cloud-native platform can transform your medical imaging capabilities.
