Digital Mammography Market Evaluation
A Panel Discussion among 12 radiologists.
Study Description and Objectives
To conduct a panel discussion among radiologists to understand current utilization of digital mammography, explore the competitive marketplace, and compare product options.
§ Assess the current use of digital mammography and the impact of the DMIST trial
§ Review the benefits and limitations of digital mammography
§ Explore the current marketplace for digital mammography
§ Compare and contrast the main manufacturers and products in the field
§ Determine the most important factors in selection of a product
§ What can be done to increase the penetration of digital mammography into the overall marketplace of breast cancer screening
§ Evaluate the factors that have the greatest impact on purchasing decisions
§ Gauge the potential market opportunity for Hologic’s products and understand the impact that its merger with Cytyc might have on its market share
§ Examine trends in cost to perform and reimbursement for digital mammography
§ Discuss tomosynthesis and the potential impact it will have on the digital mammography landscape
Companies and Products Mentioned in This Report
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Company |
Ticker Symbol |
Product(s) |
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Hologic/Lorad |
HOLX |
Selenia system |
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Siemens |
SI |
MAMMOMAT Novation DR |
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GE |
GE |
|
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Fuji |
FUJI |
CR mammography |
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Cytyc |
CYTC |
|
Inclusion Criteria
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PANELIST CRITERIA |
§ 12 interventional radiologists § US-based radiologists § Training and board-certified in radiology § 2-30 years of experience post-training § From academic medical centers, community hospitals, and private practice groups § >75% of time spent in clinical work § Experience with digital mammography |
Institutions Represented:
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Virginia Physicians, Inc. |
VA |
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St. Elizabeth Medical Center |
KY |
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NYU Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital |
NY |
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Women’s Imaging Center |
CO |
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Baylor University Medical Center |
TX |
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Fairchild Medical Center |
CA |
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Women’s Imaging Center of Delaware |
DE |
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Aultman Hospital |
OH |
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St. John Hospital |
TX |
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Columbia University Medical Center |
NY |
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Northern Arizona Radiology |
AZ |
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital |
MO |
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