Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the Saskatchewan health system has increased its capacity for MRI services by approximately 172% (from 15,700 to 42,710 patients) and increased capacity for CT services by approximately 118% (from 75,000 to 163,729 patients). Funding for the medical imaging program has increased by approximately 113% between 2007-08 and 2023-24.
In 2024-25, 42,710 patients received an MRI scan, and 163,729 patients received a CT scan, representing a 7.2% increase in MRI and a 7.6% increase in CT over the previous year.
In the 2025-26 budget, additional funding of $6.0 million has been provided to increase capacity for CT, MRI and PET/CT services.
This interactive Tableau chart shows monthly requests (demand) for medical imaging services, patient visits (supply) and cases waiting (backlog).
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