This is the second report released by The Conference Board of Canada on the value of radiology in Canada. In this report, we evaluate current wait times for radiological procedures and the future demand and supply of medical imaging equipment.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Chapter 1–Introduction

Chapter 2–The impact of excessive wait times

• The role of diagnostic exams
• Recommended maximum wait times
• Estimating the cost of excessive wait times

Chapter 3–Economic impact of excessive wait times for CT and MRI diagnostics

• National patient costs
• Provincial patient costs
• Patient analysis

Chapter 4–Forecasting the need for medical imaging equipment

• Methodology
• Results

Chapter 5–Conclusion and next steps

Appendix A–Forecast of medical imaging equipment (CT and MRI) and canadian population

Appendix B–Data set, data limitations, and study population

Appendix C–Bibliography