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Home Healthcare Software - Product & Service Market - Application (Clinical, Non - Clinical), Usage (Laptop, Smartphone), Product (Agency, Clinical Management System, Telehealth, Hospice), Delivery (Web - Based, On - Premises, Cloud), End User - Global Forecast to 2018

May 2014 | 231 pages | ID: H7760733289EN
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Homecare-EMR, electronic point-of-care documentation, and homecare-CRM are lucrative markets for investors

Several initiatives and healthcare reforms have been developed in order to support the adoption and implementation of homecare software, especially hospital readmission program by Affordable Care Act, and new health plan budget approved by Obama’s care where reimbursement value is cut down by 1.1%.

Clinical management system accounted for the largest share-35%- of global home healthcare software and services market. Clinical Management system and telehealth solutions are estimated to grow at brisk pace over the next five years. The high growth in these segments can be attributed to the growing demand for quality care at point-of-care, real time access of patient’s data, and rising medication errors. Furthermore, the implementation of this system will help in reducing healthcare costs, and re-admission rates.

By application, non-clinical solutions accounted for the largest share of 53% of the home healthcare software and services market. Homecare-CRM will be the non-clinical application that will gain maximum share in the market by 2018. The key growth attractants in the clinical solutions are homecare-EMR, and electronic point-of-care documentation.

New technologies such as cloud computing, mobile technology, and telehealth solutions have emerged as efficient models to transform the healthcare system. Cloud computing segment offers significant benefits to the healthcare sector. It provides quick access to patient data, ability to share information more easily, and also improves operational efficiency. Owing to these factors, this segment is expected to be a major revenue pocket for the homecare software market in the coming years.

Countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Australia will also offer potential growth opportunities to homecare software and services stakeholders. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Brazil will also emerge as lucrative markets for homecare software and services providers.

Above all, the updated version of OASIS documentation and ICD 10 conversation system offers tremendous opportunities to homecare software vendors as there will be an increase in demand for training, and software development and testing.

The grey area while estimating the market size is the fragmented nature of the market from both suppliers end as well as consumers end, and complex structure of homecare solutions.

From an insight perspective, this research report focuses on the qualitative data, market size, share, and growth of various segments and sub-segments, competitive landscape, and company profiles.

The qualitative data covers various levels of industry analysis, such as market dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and threats), and porter’s five forces analysis at global level. The report also offers market shares, sizes, and related growth of various segments in the industry. It also focuses on the emerging and high-growth segments of homecare software and services market (Clinical management system, telehealth solution, homecare EMR, and homecare CRM), high-growth regions, and the initiatives of their respective governments.

The competitive landscape covers the growth strategies adopted by industry players in the last three years. The company profiles comprise the basic views on the key players in the homecare software and services market and the product portfolios, developments, and strategies adopted by market players to maintain and increase their market shares in the near future. The above-mentioned market research data, current market size, and forecast of future trends will help the key players and new entrants to make the necessary decisions regarding product offerings, geographic focus, change in strategic approach, R&D investments for innovations in products and technologies, and levels of output in order to remain successful.
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.3 MARKETS COVERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 MARKET SCOPE
1.6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  1.6.1 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION & DATA TRIANGULATION
  1.6.2 KEY DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES
  1.6.3 KEY DATA POINTS FROM PRIMARY SOURCES
  1.6.4 ASSUMPTIONS

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

3.1 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET,SUB-SEGMENT OF HOME HEALTHCARE MARKET & HCIT MARKET
3.2 MARKET SNAPSHOT
3.3 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
3.4 MARKET DYNAMICS
3.5 MARKET, BY PRODUCT
3.6 MARKET, BY APPLICATION
3.7 MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE

4 MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
4.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
  4.3.1 DRIVERS
    4.3.1.1 Homecare software adoption, a viable solution that curtails healthcare cost
    4.3.1.2 Hospital readmission reduction program by the U.S. Affordable Care Act will increase the need for homecare IT solutions
    4.3.1.3 Cost-effective outcomes while adopting homecare software will drive the market
    4.3.1.4 Growth in aging population triggers the incidences of chronic disorders that accelerates the demand for homecare solutions
    4.3.1.5 Shortage of nursing staff and doctors will increase the need of homecare services
    4.3.1.6 Government support and healthcare reforms foster the adoption of homecare software and services
    4.3.1.7 OASIS documentation will drive the demand for electronic point-of-care documentation among homecare providers
  4.3.2 RESTRAINTS
    4.3.2.1 Security concerns and rising incidences of data breach & loss of confidentiality will restrain the market growth
    4.3.2.2 High maintenance and service expenses will hinder the market
  4.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    4.3.3.1 APAC countries offer huge potential for the homecare systems market
    4.3.3.2 Cloud computing mode of delivery, an opportunity for homecare market
    4.3.3.3 The shifting trend towards telehealth technology will be an opportunity for the homecare market
    4.3.3.4 Growing adoption of smart phones, tablets & PDA will increase the adoption of homecare software
    4.3.3.5 ICD-10 conversion system will increase the demand for software development and testing
  4.3.4 CHALLENGES
    4.3.4.1 Fragmented nature of the home healthcare software market
    4.3.4.2 Inadequate technical & on-site support
4.4 WINNING IMPERATIVE
  4.4.1 INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY WILL ENABLE VENDORS & HOMECARE AGENCIES TO GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
4.5 BURNING ISSUE
  4.5.1 OBAMA 2015 BUDGET PROPOSAL THAT CUTS REIMBURSEMENT VALUE OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
4.6 PORTER’S FIVE FORCE ANALYSIS
  4.6.1 THREAT FROM NEW ENTRANTS
  4.6.2 THREAT FROM SUBSTITUTES
  4.6.3 DEGREE OF COMPETITION
  4.6.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
  4.6.5 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
4.7 MAJOR PLAYER ANALYSIS
  4.7.1 MCKESSON: EXTENSIVE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
  4.7.2 THORNBERRY: PIONEER PLAYER THAT RECEIVED CCHIT CERTIFICATION FOR NDOC V.12.11 (HOMECARE EHR)
  4.7.3 KINNSER SOFTWARE: WEB-BASED HOMECARE & HOSPICE SOLUTIONS
  4.7.4 HEARST CORPORATION: ENTERED HOMECARE MARKET BY ACQUIRING HOMECARE HOMEBASE
  4.7.5 CERNER CORPORATION: STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH BEYONDNOW TECHNOLOGY & RESOURCE SYSTEM

5 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE

5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 AGENCY HOMECARE SOFTWARE
5.3 HOSPICE SOLUTIONS
5.4 TELEHEALTH SOLUTIONS
5.5 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
5.6 OTHERS (MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INFUSION & SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE)

6 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES,

BY APPLICATION

6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES
  6.2.1 BILLING, INVOICING & SCHEDULING
  6.2.2 HOMECARE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
  6.2.3 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & PAYROLL
  6.2.4 HOMECARE CRM
  6.2.5 OTHER NON-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS (LEDGER SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL REPORTING, TIMETRAK, EMPLOYEE PORTAL, WORKFLOW AUDIT & RESOURCE CENTER)
6.3 CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET
  6.3.1 INTRODUCTION
  6.3.2 ELECTRONIC POINT-OF-CARE DOCUMENTATION
  6.3.3 HOMECARE EHR
  6.3.4 MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
  6.3.5 OTHER CLINICAL APPLICATIONS (ALERT MANAGEMENT MODULES, PHYSICIAN PORTAL & ELECTRONIC DIGITAL SIGNATURE)

7 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE MARKET, BY MODE OF USAGE

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PC/LAPTOP
7.3 HANDHELD DEVICE/SMARTPHONE

8 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 WEB-BASED
8.3 ON-PREMISE
8.4 CLOUD-BASED

9 GLOBAL HOME HEALHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 SOFTWARE
9.3 SERVICES

10 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 HOMECARE AGENCIES
10.3 HOSPICE CARE
10.4 PRIVATE DUTY AGENCIES
10.5 REHABILATION CENTERS/THERAPY CENTERS

11 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.3 EUROPE
11.4 ASIA
11.5 REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)

12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS
12.3 AGREEMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
12.4 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

13 COMPANY PROFILES (OVERVIEW, FINANCIALS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES, STRATEGY, & DEVELOPMENTS)

13.1 ALLSCRIPTS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, INC.
13.2 CERNER CORPORATION
13.3 CONTINULINK LLC
13.4 DELTA HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
13.5 HEARST CORPORATION
13.6 HEALTHMEDX
13.7 KINNSER SOFTWARE, INC.
13.8 MCKESSON CORPORATION
13.9 MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (MEDITECH)
13.10 THORNBERRY LIMITED (Details on Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, & Developments might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.)

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICE MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 2 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET,BY PRODUCT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 3 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 4 AGENCY HOMECARE SOFTWARE MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 5 HOSPICE SOLUTIONS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 6 TELEHEALTH SOLUTIONS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 7 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 8 OTHER PRODUCTS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 9 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 10 GLOBAL NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 11 NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 12 BILLING, INVOICING & SCHEDULING HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 13 ACCOUNTING SYSTEM: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 14 HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 15 HOMECARE CRM HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 16 OTHER NON-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 17 GLOBAL CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 18 CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 19 ELECTRONIC POC DOCUMENTATION HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 20 HOMECARE EHR HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 21 MEDICATION MANAGEMENT HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 22 OTHER CLINICAL APPLICATIONS HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 23 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY MODE OF USAGE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 24 PC/LAPTOP HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 25 HANDHELD DEVICES HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 26 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 27 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 28 WEB-BASED HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018($MILLION)
TABLE 29 ON-PREMISE HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 30 CLOUD-BASED HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 31 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 32 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 33 HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 34 GLOBAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 35 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET FOR HOMECARE AGENCIES, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 36 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET FOR HOSPICE CARE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 37 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET FOR PRIVATE DUTY AGENCIES, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 38 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET FOR REHABILATATION CENTERS, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 39 HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 40 NORTH AMERICA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 41 NORTH AMERICA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 42 NORTH AMERICA: NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 43 NORTH AMERICA: CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 44 NORTH AMERICA : HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY MODE OF USAGE , 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 45 NORTH AMERICA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 46 NORTH AMERICA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 47 NORTH AMERICA: HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 48 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 49 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 50 EUROPE: NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 51 EUROPE: CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011—2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 52 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY USAGE MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 53 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 54 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 55 EUROPE: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 56 ASIA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 57 ASIA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 58 ASIA: NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011-2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 59 ASIA: CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018($MILLION)
TABLE 60 ASIA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY USAGE MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 61 ASIA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 62 ASIA: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 63 ASIA: HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 64 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 65 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY USAGE MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 66 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY DELIVERY MODE, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 67 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 68 ROW: NON-CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011-2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 69 ROW: CLINICAL HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2011–2018($MILLION)
TABLE 70 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 71 ROW: HOME HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE & SERVICES MARKET, BY END USER, 2011–2018 ($MILLION)
TABLE 72 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS, 2011–2014
TABLE 73 AGREEMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS, 2011–2014
TABLE 74 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, 2011–2014
TABLE 75 ALLSCRIPTS: TOTAL REVENUE AND R&D EXPENSES, 2010–2012 ($MILLION)
TABLE 76 ALLSCRIPTS: TOTAL REVENUE, BY SEGMENT, 2010–2012 ($MILLION)
TABLE 77 CERNER CORPORATION: TOTAL REVENUE AND R&D EXPENSES 2011–2013 ($MILLION)
TABLE 78 CERNER CORPORATION: TOTAL REVENUE, BY SEGMENT, 2011–2013 ($MILLION)
TABLE 79 MCKESSON CORPORATION: TOTAL REVENUE AND R&D EXPENSES 2010–2012 ($MILLION)
TABLE 80 MCKESSON: TOTAL REVENUE, BY SEGMENT, 2010–2012 ($BILLION)

The home healthcare software and services market has picked up pace in recent years due to the introduction of new technologies such as mobile health, telehealth, and cloud computing. 

The global homecare software and services market is estimated to reach $XX million by 2018 at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2013 to 2018). Market dynamics analysis has identified that rising budgetary pressure to reduce healthcare expenditures, increasing aging population,  rising  incidences  of  various  diseases,  medication  errors,  the  growing  need  to integrate homecare IT solutions, improved quality of care and clinical outcomes, and increasing government  initiatives  are  significant  factors  propelling  the  market  in  the  forecast  period.

Furthermore, the increasing rate of readmissions will bring about a shift from hospital care to homecare, a significant factor propelling the homecare software and services market. On the other hand, rising incidences of data breach and loss of confidentiality, high maintenance and service expenses, shortage of trained IT professionals, and lack of standard protocols are the factors that hinder the market.

The homecare software and services market is segmented by product, application, mode of usage, delivery mode, component, and end user. Based on products, the homecare market is further segmented into agency solutions, clinical management systems, hospice solutions, and telehealth  solutions.  Of  all  the  segments,  clinical  management  systems  accounted  for  the largest share of XX% in 2013 and telehealth will be the fastest-growing market, at a CAGR of XX% in the coming five years.

Based  on  applications,  the  homecare  market  is  segmented  into  clinical  and  non-clinical applications.  The  homecare  CRM  segment  will  witness  the  fastest  growth  at  an  estimated CAGR of XX% in the non-clinical applications market, while the homecare EHR segment will grow at the fastest rate in the clinical applications segment.

The  three  most  important  delivery  modes  considered  for  the  study  are  web-based,  on-premises,  and  cloud-based.  The  cloud-based  mode  of  delivery  is  expected  to  grow  at  the highest CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2013–2018) to reach $XX million by 2018.

From  an  end  user  perspective,  the  market  is  segmented  into  homecare  agencies,  hospice agencies,  private  duty  centers,  and  others  (including  rehabilitation  centers).  The  homecare agencies segment accounted for the largest share of XX% of the overall homecare software and services market in 2013.

Geographic analysis reveals that North America dominated the global homecare software and services market, with a share of XX% in 2013. Asia, on the other hand, is poised to grow at a moderate CAGR of XX% from 2013 to 2018.

The key players in the market are McKesson Corporation (U.S.), Thornberry Limited (U.S.), Kinnser  Software  (U.S.),  Cerner  Corporation  (U.S.),  Hearst  corporation  (  U.S.),  MEDITECH (U.S.),  Carestream  Health,  Inc.  (U.S.),  athenahealth,  Inc.  (U.S.),  Siemens  Healthcare (Germany), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Agfa Healthcare (Belgium), NextGen Healthcare Information System LLC (U.S.), Novarad Corporation (U.S.), and Epic (U.S.).



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