MEDICAL SECOND OPINION MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Key Developments

• In October 2023, Pearl, the global leader in dental Artificial Intelligence solutions, announced that its Second Opinion chairside dental pathology detection assistance has been approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TMMDA) as a Class IIa medical device. Turkey's authorization of Second Opinion adds to the solution's growing list of global regulatory clearances, which already includes the U.S., the U.K., and others.
• In July 2023, MDView, a U.S.-based end-to-end medical second opinion platform, launched its first service for patients looking for a second opinion on their medical imaging. After registering for a free MDView account, customers securely upload their medical imaging data and records, which are then matched with independent subspecialty radiologists who specialize in the submitted study.
• In March 2023, Cedars-Sinai, a hospital situated in the U.S., announced the launch of Cedars-Sinai Virtual Second Opinion, an online platform that connects people in need of difficult cardiac, spine, or gynecologic care with top-ranked experts who offer personalized treatment alternatives and virtual education.
• In March 2021, Accolade, a startup that assists individuals in understanding their health benefits, announced the acquisition of Innovation Specialists, LLC d/b/a 2nd.MD. Accolade will provide the most comprehensive healthcare navigation experience by merging the market leaders in benefit navigation, health advocacy, and expert medical opinion services, affecting over 400 customers and 9 million people.