Global Healthcare M2M Market: Overview
Healthcare is a massively growing
industry, both in terms of value and volume, and has been gaining
traction due to various mechanical and technological advancements.
Advanced machine-based processes ensure a high success rate in
treatments and diagnosis and also provide better quality of services.
The global healthcare machine to machine (M2M) market is set to benefit
from developments under healthcare modules, wireless wearable devices,
and various applications and platforms
Based on components, the healthcare M2M
market can be segmented into M2M modules, connectivity services, and M2M
applications and platforms. In terms of application, the market can be
categorized into medical facilities, patient well-being, sports and
fitness, and others.
The report provides a comprehensive
breakdown of market segments and the competitive landscape. It also
offers insights on drivers and restraints in the global healthcare M2M
market. It also profiles prominent players in the market based on
various attributes such as company overview, business strategies,
financial overview, and recent developments.
Global Healthcare M2M Market: Trends and Prospects
Healthcare M2M-based solutions are in
high demand as they assist in cutting down escalating operational costs
of healthcare facilities due to increased administrative work. These
cost-effective solutions improve efficiency by eliminating the
cumbersome paperwork, reducing the risk of medical errors, and
delivering accurate results.
However, the presence of alternate
technologies such as IMAX, Satellite, 2G/3G, and Bluetooth is acting as
an obstacle for the deployment of M2M-based solutions in the healthcare
industry. The adoption of M2M across the extensive healthcare sector is
also facing difficulty due to difference in wireless standards of these
technologies. The global optimum usage of M2M-based solutions will take
time as wireless technology still remains in the nascent stage in many
developing economies.
Based on application, the patient
well-being segment is expected to gain prominence. The segment is
leading as a majority of hospital staff across the globe operates under
high pressure to provide patient care. Here, M2M-based solutions make
the operations tad easier and it is a highly appreciated move by the
hospital staff.
The connectivity services component
segment is expected to account for a large share in the market. These
services are extensively used in inventory tracking in medical
warehouses and can also be used to track medical personnel and monitor
patients. There has been a rise in investments from telecom companies in
regions such as Africa towards the development of the M2M network
infrastructure in order to provide effective dual-mode M2M healthcare
applications. This is expected to boost the segment’s growth during the
forecast period.
Global Healthcare M2M Market: Regional Analysis
On the basis of geography, the global
healthcare M2M market can be segmented into Europe, Asia Pacific, North
America, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America
accounts for a large market share and is expected to lead during the
forecast period. This region’s dominance can be attributed to growing
expenditure on healthcare and high acceptance of new and advanced
technologies. Moreover, a large pool of geriatrics, escalating cases of
chronic diseases, and rising awareness of the benefits of M2M-based
healthcare solutions are some of the factors driving the market in North
America.
Another promising regional market for
healthcare M2M is Asia Pacific, which is also slated to be one of the
fastest growing markets during the said period. Increasing government
support to improve healthcare infrastructure and provide affordable
healthcare is expected to give impetus to this market.
Companies Mentioned in the Report
Some of the leading players operating in
the global healthcare M2M market are Stanley Healthcare, AT&T Inc.,
GE Healthcare, Athenahealth, Inc., IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc.,
Apple Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., Gemalto NV, and Sierra
Wireless Inc.
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