IT-ENABLED HEALTHCARE MARKET ANALYSIS

IT-enabled healthcare involves use of Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Nursing Information Systems (NIS), Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD), and other such software and systems.

Statistics:

The global IT-enabled healthcare market is estimated to account for US$ 464.73 Bn in terms of value by the end of 2027.

Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market: Drivers

Increasing prevalence of chronic disorders is expected to propel growth of the global IT-enabled healthcare market over the forecast period. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2019, there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases diagnosed and 606,880 cancer deaths in the U.S.

Moreover, launch of IoT connected device platforms is also expected to aid in growth of the market. For instance, in June 2020, MedShift, a medical technology company, launched the new version of IoT connected device platform, 3.0, which provides an end-to-end solution for device manufacturers, integrating their purpose-built credit card-sized computer boards, with encrypted private cellular SIM capabilities, into any medical device line up.  

Statistics:

North America held dominant position in the global IT-enabled healthcare market in 2019, accounting for 39.0% share in terms of value, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific, respectively.

Figure 1: Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market Share (%) Value, By Region, 2019

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Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market: Restraints

Low adoption of internet in emerging economies is expected to hinder growth of the market. For instance, according to Pew Research Center (October 2019), Sub-Saharan Africa has a lower level of internet use than any other geographic region, ranging from a high of 59% in South Africa to a low of 25% in Tanzania.

Moreover, high cost of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) is also expected to limit growth of the market. For instance, conventional PACS systems can cost around US$ 5,000 to US$ 100,000.

Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market: Opportunities 

Increasing adoption of cloud-based PACS is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities for players in the global IT-enabled healthcare market. Cloud-based PACS offers several benefits such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service.

Moreover, increasing penetration of internet is also expected to aid in growth of the market. For instance, according to China government-backed Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute and reported by China Internet Watch, internet penetration in China reached 61.2 percent in the first half of 2019, with 854 million internet users at the end of June 2019.   

Statistics:

The global it-enabled healthcare market was valued at US$ 187.7 Bn in 2019 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 464.7 Bn by 2027 at a CAGR of 12.0% between 2020 and 2027.

Figure 2: Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market Value (US$ Bn), 2016 – 2027

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Market Trends/Key Takeaways

Emergence of novel coronavirus is boosting growth of the market. For instance, globally, as of 4:03pm CEST, 30 June 2020, there have been 10,185,374 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 503,862 deaths, reported to World Health Organization.

Moreover, launch of pharmacy automation systems is also expected to aid in growth of the market. For instance, in February 2018, RxSafe, LLC launched RapidPakRx system, a new automated strip packaging system for retail and health system pharmacies that enables on-demand adherence packaging production

Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market: Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the global IT-enabled healthcare market include, McKesson Corporation, eHealth Technologies, GE Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc., Aerotel Medical Systems, Ltd., Siemens AG, E*HealthLine.Com, Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc., AT&T Inc., Apple, Inc., MedShift, RxSafe, LLC, Sectra, Wellbeing Software, and AirStrip Technologies LP.

Global IT-enabled Healthcare Market: Key Developments

Major players in the market are focused on adopting collaboration strategies to enhance their market share. For instance, in April 2020, Sectra, a medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company, collaborated with Hospital for Special Surgery, an academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, to integrate FDA approved digital pathology imaging solution with laboratory information system for integrated diagnostics capabilities between radiology and pathology.

Similarly, in April 2020, Wellbeing Software collaborated with Behold.ai, through which the Behold.ai’s artificial intelligence-based red dot algorithm will be used with Wellbeing Software’s Cris, a RIS, for fast-track diagnosis of COVID-19 in U.K.