Why is the "Open System" approach winning the market?

Early digital pathology systems were often closed loops, meaning a scanner from one company could only be used with software from the same company. This limited the lab’s ability to adopt the best AI tools as they emerged. The current trend is toward open architectures that allow different scanners, viewers, and AI modules to talk to each other seamlessly.

How is Digital Pathology Vendor Interoperability affecting procurement in 2024?

Analyzing Digital Pathology Vendor Interoperability has become a mandatory part of the RFP process in 2024. Strategic procurement teams are demanding adherence to the DICOM standard for imaging and HL7 for data exchange. This ensures that the pathology department can integrate with the hospital-wide EHR (Electronic Health Record) and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), providing a unified view of the patient to all clinicians.

The role of APIs in modern diagnostic ecosystems

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the bridges that allow different software programs to share data. In 2025, we expect to see a flourishing marketplace of "niche" AI tools that can be easily plugged into any major digital pathology viewer via standardized APIs, much like an app store for diagnostics.

Standard

Function

Importance

DICOM

Image format standardization

Essential

HL7 / FHIR

Patient data exchange

Critical

Open APIs

AI tool integration

Strategic

Trends for 2025

The 2025 landscape will be dominated by "Unified Diagnostic Platforms" where pathology, radiology, and cardiology data are viewed on a single screen. This multi-modal approach will allow for truly integrated diagnostic reports that provide a holistic view of the patient's health.

Author: Sofiya Sanjay

Designation: Healthcare Research Consultant, Market Research Future

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