Abstract
2008 has not seen any letdown in the use of wireless technologies in
healthcare settings. The clinical environment is a highly mobile one, and
physicians, nurses and other clinical operators have a real need for fast
information they can act upon. Wireless technologies fit healthcare well.
It' s therefore no surprise that hospitals are dedicating large portions of
current and future budgets to IT development and wireless is likely to be
among their choices.
Kalorama' s Wireless in Healthcare 2008 is your guide to the still growing
market for wireless healthcare applications in the United States and globally.
This report contains explanations that cut through the confusion surrounding
these technologies and provide readers with a total picture of wireless in
healthcare.
Since the previous edition, some technologies have performed better than
others and 2007 results have led to reforecasting of some technologies. The
competitive arena has not dramatically changed since last year, with a few key
players dominating and opportunity for smaller companies, but developments
have been interesting.
The report provides:
- Current Revenues and Forecasts to 2012 for all wireless areas of
technology in healthcare settings.
- 137 Tables and Figures provide accessible information about the
wireless in healthcare marketplace.
- Explanation of the Major Technologies, ( Zigbee, Bluetooth, RFID,
UWB, WMAN and WLAN )that will be used in healthcare.
- Five Conclusions about wireless in healthcare from the research
that market watchers will want to know.
- Easy access to the Objective Opinions of Executives who have
achieved results in this still-growing market.
- Eight Case Studies of wireless technologies in action in
telemedicine, e-prescribing, patient monitoring, group practices and other
healthcare environments.
- Detailed Profiles of 9 Key Companies in this market, major products
and key executives.
The report provides today' s market figures and realistic projections for
future revenues based on consideration of data and extensive interviews with
industry experts. Looking at several detailed case studies, the report shows
how wireless is already being used by major healthcare companies across a wide
variety of applications, including:
- Hospitals
- Homecare and Telemedicine
- Pharmaceutical Research (Clinical Drug Trials)
- Inventory Control
- Pharmaceutical Sales Force Management
- Inventory Control
- Physician Offices
- Nursing Homes
- Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
- Patient Monitoring
The report details the companies in this field - and why there is still an
opportunity for new competitors. It discusses the currently implemented
technologies and the technologies to watch that in four years, will gain
impressive market share. Finally, it describes the trends that will push
market expansion and reduction of cost of these devices. The healthcare
applications and marketplace for the following technologies are discussed
in detail:
- Bluetooth,
- Zigbee,
- RFID
- UWB
- Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
- Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMAN)
- Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN)
As a global report, Wireless Opportunities in Healthcare will look at the
wide-open opportunities available in the European Union and at Asian markets,
but in market analysis we note the role of the United States as the leader in
this field and the market to watch.
Kalorama' s unique and thorough research process provides an exhaustive
analysis of this evolving market. Information was gathered using both primary
and secondary research including comprehensive research of secondary sources
such as company literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and
business journals. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information
conducted telephone and email interviews with key industry officials,
consultants, health care providers, and government personnel. These sources
were the primary basis in gathering information specifically relating to
revenue and market share data presented in this report. Specific interviews
with wireless technology company representatives included marketing directors,
division managers, and product development representatives.
In addition to superior coverage of the overall wireless healthcare market,
ind-depth company profiles are included for the following wireless
technology companies:
- Achieve Healthcare
- Cisco
- Extreme Networks
- Nortel Networks
- Motorola/Symbol
- Cerner
- Quadra Med
- Sybase
- Cardinal Health
- Datascope
- Phillips Data Systems
- Siemens
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