January 29, 2013

Arab Health: Is PET/MRI really worth the extra cost? By Philip Ward, AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writer

“Most PET/MR systems cost between $5 million and $7 million U.S. (3.7 million and 5.2 million euros), whereas a new generation PET/CT machine with 128 detectors costs between $1.5 million and $2 million U.S. (1.1 million and 1.5 million euros). The key question is whether PET/MR is worth the extra dollars, a global expert on hybrid imaging told delegates at Arab Health.”