“Modular architecture speeds installations and repairs, and digital tools also help empower HTM teams to handle routine tasks confidently,” he adds. “Combined with training and design choices that lower total cost of ownership, these solutions help providers stay efficient and resilient, even with limited resources.”

Siemens Healthineers is also adapting systems for higher uptime, Dedman asserts. Preventive maintenance intervals have been extended from twice a year to once every three years, and smart scanners monitor their own performance, alerting technicians to potential issues before they become critical.


“Uptime requirements are higher than ever,” Dedman says. “Smarter system design and proactive service help healthcare keep CTs running despite staffing challenges.”

Xu points to the Verida scanner, which can deliver full exam images in under 30 seconds and keeps hospitals productive with lean teams. Virtual collaboration and predictive remote services add further support. Simply put, he says, “Service and staffing pressures are reshaping how CT systems must perform.”

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