our why
At PONS, our mission is built on understanding and addressing the real challenges women face in their medical imaging journey. We conducted a comprehensive study, "The Patient Is Waiting: An Analysis of the Fractured Medical Imaging Journey for Women," surveying 200 women aged 25-65 to hear directly from them.
Unveiling the Truth: Insights from Our Women's Health Study.
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Delayed Care is Common
Over half of all women (47%) have intentionally skipped or delayed a scheduled medical imaging appointment
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Logistical Hurdles are Primary Barriers
The biggest reason for delayed care is "Difficulty scheduling/finding a convenient time," reported by 60.6% of those who delayed.
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Demand for Second Opinions
A combined 87.5% of respondents feel it is "very important" or "moderately important" to have the option of getting a second opinion on their medical images.
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The Power of Clarity
An overwhelming 85% of women believe that better quality medical images would directly lead to a better, more accurate diagnosis.
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Desire for Control
Description goes85% of women stated that having access to more detailed or enhanced versions of their images would make them feel "significantly" or "somewhat" safer and more comfortable about understanding their health status here
impact
These findings reveal a systemic failure in healthcare delivery, leading to delays that can have serious consequences. PONS is committed to mending these fractures by providing a technology-enabled ecosystem that prioritizes access, clarity, and patient control, ultimately improving women's health outcomes