Despite rapid innovation, the Capsule Endoscopy Market faces significant hurdles related to high initial costs and limited reimbursement. In many regions, the total cost of a capsule procedure—including the single-use device and the specialized workstation—remains higher than traditional endoscopy. While hardware still accounts for 55% of market revenue in 2025, there is an industry-wide push toward developing more cost-efficient, disposable recorders and workstations to lower the barrier to entry.

Reimbursement policies remain inconsistent across different geographies. While North America and parts of Europe have robust coverage for small-bowel screening, many private insurers still classify colon capsules as "investigational" for primary screening. This "reimbursement gap" often limits the use of advanced capsules to cases where traditional endoscopy has already failed, hindering the market's potential as a first-line diagnostic tool for the general population.

Additionally, the data deluge presents a logistical challenge. The vast amount of imaging data generated by high-definition capsules requires significant storage and cybersecurity measures. In 2025, hospitals are increasingly turning to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models for data management, but the integration of these platforms into legacy hospital IT systems can be slow and costly, particularly for smaller clinics and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).

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