Telemedicine: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Telemedicine in US$ Millions.
The report analyzes the market for telemedicine by the following segments: Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software, & Telecommunications & Network), and Services.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2005 through 2015.
The report profiles 174 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Aerotel Medical Systems Limited, AMD Telemedicine, Inc., Apollo PACS, Inc., Card Guard Group, CardioNet, Inc., Cerner Corporation, Cybernet Systems Corporation, GE Healthcare Ltd., Honeywell HomMed LLC, Invivo Corp., Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mennen Medical Corp., NightHawk Radiology Services LLC, Philips Healthcare, Polycom, Inc., SHL TeleMedicine Ltd., Siemens Healthcare, TANDBERG, TeleVital, Inc., Templeton Readings LLC, United Therapeutics Corporation, Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc., and WorldCare International, Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
The report analyzes the market for telemedicine by the following segments: Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software, & Telecommunications & Network), and Services.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2005 through 2015.
The report profiles 174 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Aerotel Medical Systems Limited, AMD Telemedicine, Inc., Apollo PACS, Inc., Card Guard Group, CardioNet, Inc., Cerner Corporation, Cybernet Systems Corporation, GE Healthcare Ltd., Honeywell HomMed LLC, Invivo Corp., Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mennen Medical Corp., NightHawk Radiology Services LLC, Philips Healthcare, Polycom, Inc., SHL TeleMedicine Ltd., Siemens Healthcare, TANDBERG, TeleVital, Inc., Templeton Readings LLC, United Therapeutics Corporation, Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc., and WorldCare International, Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Telemedicine
Technology
Hardware/Equipment
Software
Telecommunications & Network
Services
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Regional Perspective
Product Segment Perspective
Factors Influencing the Market
Advantages of Telemedicine
Patient Perspective
Hospital Perspective
Significance of Telemedicine in the Current Scenario
Application of Telemedicine
Market Dynamics
Telemedicine Gaining Popularity
The Preferred Choice of Consultants
Telemedicine Experiences Expansion in Application Areas
Objectives Vary for Developing and Developed Nations
Cellular Communication to Reform Telemedicine Sector
Reduced Device Prices Boost Market Growth
Wireless Technology Gains Prominence
Rising Radiology Volumes Boost Teleradiology Market
Equal Opportunities for IT Companies
Telemedicine Moves Closer to Home
Customized Email Telemedicine – Beneficial for High- Volume Consultations
Surgical Teleconsultation Brings in New Expertise
Rise in Demand for Deployable Telemedicine Equipment
Reimbursement Scenario
Factors Limiting Market Growth
Expanding Reach Increases Risks
Competitive Factors
2. TELEMEDICINE – AN INSIGHT
Telemedicine
A Peep into the History
The Components
Technology
Hardware/Equipment
Software
Telecommunications & Network
Services
Classification by Practice
Synchronous (Real time) Telemedicine
Asynchronous (Store-and-forward) Telemedicine
By Application Area
Teleradiology
Telepsychiatry
Teledentistry
Teledermatology
Telepathology
Telemedicine: A Backdrop of Technologies Involved
Low-End Technologies
High-end Technologies
Review of Select Prospective High-end Telemedicine Technologies
Micro Engineer Machine Systems (MEMS)
Human-Machine Interface
Medical Know-Bots
Data Validation and Integrity System
Telemedicine and Telecommunications Technology
Telemedicine Information Systems: An Overview
Significance of Information Technology in Telemedicine
Storage and Retrieval of Medical Data
Transmission of Multimedia Information
PACS: Image Archiving and Beyond
RIS/PACS – A Complete Package
Growing Automation to Streamline Processes
PACS and the Web
3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION/LAUNCHES
COH Launches Tiny Tom Telepediatric Service
Charite University Hospital Unveils Telecardiology Center
SwiftMD Launches Novel Telemedicine Service
Biotronik Introduces Telecardiology Home Monitoring Solution
Merge Unveils TeleRead Software
RTX Healthcare Unveils New Wireless Telehealth Monitor
Nonin Medical Introduces Wireless Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Ericsson and Zain Launch Toll-Free Mobile Service
American Well to Launch Novel Virtual Healthcare Software Solution
Aerotel Launches e-CliniQ Wireless Homecare System
Canadian Medical Association Launches New Online Monitoring Tool
Researchers at University of California Develop Microscope Device for Cell Phones
eHealth Global Launches eHealthConnect Online Request System
Techniker Krankenkasse Introduces Glaucoma Telemedicine
Alcatel-Lucent and SaskTel Launch LifeStat Remote Monitoring and Health Management Service
NHC Introduces Telemedicine Service
Consult A Doctor Launches Novel Telemedicine Program
HMSA to Launch Novel Healthcare Solution
Mennen Medical Introduces VitaLogik® 4000 Series Patient Monitor
Siemens Healthcare Introduces ARTISTE Solution
Oridion Introduces Microstream Remote Monitoring System
Medical College Hospital Launches Telemedicine Program in Kerala
St. Joseph and St. Jude Hospital Jointly Launch High- Definition Equipment from Polycom
Lucid Launches VivaNet™ Teledermatology Server
InHouse Radiology Introduces In-office Teleradiology Services
RTX Healthcare Introduces RTX3370 Telehealth Monitor
XTend Introduces Bluetooth® Enabled Solutions
TeleVital Launches Telemedicine Service
WCC Launches WorldPRO Technology Software Platform
Honeywell Introduces Telehealth Ecosystem
Cardiac Science Introduces Quinton Q-Tel RMS 3.0 Rehabilitation System
Criticare Systems Introduces Novel Interface System
SHL Introduces Advanced ECG Transmission Device
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
EMSC Pockets Templeton
Telemedicus Becomes a Member of the American Telemedicine Association
Alcatel-Lucent to Partner with Telemedicine Service Provider in the US
XTend to Venture into the European Market
IgeaCare Systems Inks Agreement with Jenne Distributors
ExpressMD Enters into Agreement With Cyntrist
YourCity.MD Partners with TelaDoc Medical Services
Authentidate and EncounterCare Establish Joint Venture
XTend Medical Enters into Agreement with AmeriChoice
Coventry Selects ICW for Telemonitoring Program
InTouch Technologies Inks Agreement with Genentech
TeleHealth Services Takes Over Pathware’s IHL Assets
Retail Pharmacies and PBMs Merge Health Information Networks
Virtual Radiologic Acquires Diagna Radiology
SHL Secures US FDA Approval
Card Guard Secures FDA Approval for LifeStar ACT III Platinum
My Healthy Access Partners with NuPhysicia
Telemedicus Collaborates with NuPhysicia
InforMedix Holdings Inks Agreement with InnovationRx
Royal Philips to Acquire VISICU
Healthanywhere Partners with We Care Health Services
Canada Health Infoway to Expand Telehealth Services
InforMedix and Creative Tecknology Sign Agreement
CompuGROUP Acquires Majority Stake in All for One
Cegedim Enters into Agreement with Telehealth Solutions
XTend Medical Initiates Remote Patient Monitoring Program
t+ Medical Takes Over Vivatec
Royal KPN Acquires IPT Medical
Medtronic Forays into the European Market
Gujarat Government Partners with ISRO to Setup Telemedicine Project
TeleVital India Receives Telemedicine Solution Contract from TCIL
AMD Supplies Telemedicine Equipment in Afghanistan
Apollo Telemedicine and Ericsson to Sign MoU
Infinity I-China Invests in China Medicine On-Line
Intelsat and iDirect Partners with Children’s National Medical Center
HLTH to Merge with WebMD
Johns Hopkins Selects Eceptionist
Nortel Enters into Agreement with TANDBERG
Swedish Medical Deploys Oracle® ECM Software
HighPoint Solutions to Acquire Aptiv Technology
Colubris Enrolls into the Polycom ARENA Partner Program
I-China Fund Invests in China Medicine On-Line
SightSpeed Attains Membership of the American Telemedicine Association
Koninklijke Philips Electronics to Take Over Raytel Cardiac Services
Memorial Hospital Enter into Collaboration with Indianapolis Hospitals
DW Healthcare Partners Divests The Radlinx Group
Spacenet Bags Contract from Oklahoma State University Department
Mobile Airwaves Inks Agreement with Hospitals Without Borders
BCBSGa Receives USDA Grant Expand Telemedicine Network
NightHawk Radiology Acquires Radlinx
NightHawk Radiology Acquires Teleradiology Diagnostic Service
US Medical Centers Now Employ High-definition Telemedicine Tools
Novant Forms Alliance with Cardiocom
VTP to Set Up Telehealth Programs
Bosch Acquires Majority Stake in Health Hero
CardioNet Acquires PDSHeart
WorldCare Clinical Partners with University of Chicago
Viterion Bags Supply Contract from VNSNY
Philips Secures Telehealth GPO Contract from CAHSAH
LAN Enters into Agreement with EnovateIT
CHILI U.S.A. and CHILI GmbH Renew Collaboration Agreement
RigNet Enters into Partnership with NuPhysicia
XTend Enters into Collaboration Agreement with EvRest
InforMedix Inks Distribution Agreement with American Pharmacies
Mobile Airwaves Enters into Agreement with MedPlexus
IgeaCare Partners with Orange Business Services
IgeaCare Acquires VaaSah
AOK Rheinland/Hamburg Joins Cologne Telemedicine Net
TANDBERG Acquires Codian
Teleradiology Solutions Partners with National Health Group
Yunnan Sunpa Enters into Joint Venture with SRIT
CRITICARE Bags Major Contract
Apollo to Establish a Health Superhighway
Language Access Network Forays into Telemedicine Sector
Telemedicus to Take Over My Healthy Access
Cleveland Clinic to Set-up a Telemedicine Unit
Aerotel Takes Over Tadiran LifeCare
Emergency Cardiac Imaging Enters into Partnership with Imaging On Call
Banfield, Vmed Technology and The Pet Hospital Ink Agreement
CardioNet Enters into Partnership with Cardiac Telecom
Invivo Inks Agreement with Philips Medical
Royal Philips to Take Over Respironics
Apollo Telemedicine Changes Name to Apollo PACS
Apollo PACS Inks Collaboration Agreement with NDMA
Philips Secures Telehealth Contract from VNAA
Cardiac Science HeartCentrix ECG Connects with MicroMD® EMR of Henry
Cardiac Science Enters into Agreement with GEMMS
Honeywell to Partner with Procura
Franklin & Seidelmann Takes Over Apex Radiology
Clarity Medical Systems to Present China Telemedicine Demonstrations at AAO Conference
China Looks for ISRO Cooperation in Telemedicine Arena
Zargis Secures US Army Contract
Viterion Telehealthcare Inks Agreement with Tulare
MED Enters into Partnership with Cybernet Medical
Cerner Bags Contract from Sharp HealthCare
LBMI Eyes Indian Hospitals
Space Hospitals to Establish Low-cost Telemedicine Centers
Toshiba Partners with Apollo Telemedicine
Cardiac Science Extends Agreement with GE Healthcare
Clinical Business of AMD Telemedicine Acquired by Management-Led Team
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Aerotel Medical Systems Limited (Israel)
AMD Telemedicine, Inc. (USA)
Apollo PACS, Inc. (USA)
Card Guard Group (Switzerland)
CardioNet, Inc. (USA)
Cerner Corporation (USA)
Cybernet Systems Corporation (USA)
GE Healthcare Ltd (UK)
Honeywell HomMed LLC (USA)
Invivo Corp. (USA)
Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA)
Mennen Medical Corp. (Israel)
NightHawk Radiology Services LLC (USA)
Philips Healthcare (Netherlands)
Polycom, Inc. (US)
SHL TeleMedicine Ltd. (Israel)
Siemens Healthcare (Germany)
TANDBERG (Norway)
TeleVital, Inc. (USA)
Templeton Readings LLC (USA)
United Therapeutics Corporation (USA)
Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. (USA)
WorldCare International, Inc. (USA)
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Overview
Telemedicine: The Perfect Solution for Rural America’s Healthcare Issues
Globalization of US Telemedicine
US Telemedicine: Prospects and Challenges
Reimbursement Scenario
Lack of Uniform Policy
Reimbursement Policies in State
Complications of Managed Care
Private Payer Reimbursement: A Move Towards Better Future
Unconventional Payers
Overview of Select Payers for Reimbursement
Medicare
Medicare Expands Eligible Originating Sites
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Teleradiology Services Market
Expanding Radiology Volumes Boost Teleradiology Services Market
Videoconferencing Systems & Telemedicine
Competition
Teleradiology Services Market
Telecardiology Systems and Services Market
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
2. CANADA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Overview
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3. JAPAN
Market Analysis
4. EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Aging Population and Home Treatments Boost Market Prospects
Technological Advances Drive Market Growth
Challenges for Telemedicine Adoption
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4A.FRANCE
Market Analysis
4B.GERMANY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Siemens Healthcare – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4C.ITALY
Market Analysis
4D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
4E.REST OF EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview
Rising Healthcare Costs & Aging Population Aid Telemedicine Market Growth
Review of Select Markets
China
India
Healthcare Market: An Overview
Telemedicine: What’s in Store
Tele-Radiology Outsourcing to India on Rise
Australia
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Apollo Hospitals Group (India) – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
6. REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Review of Select Regions
Brazil
Nigeria
Armenia
Kazakhstan
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Telemedicine
Technology
Hardware/Equipment
Software
Telecommunications & Network
Services
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Regional Perspective
Product Segment Perspective
Factors Influencing the Market
Advantages of Telemedicine
Patient Perspective
Hospital Perspective
Significance of Telemedicine in the Current Scenario
Application of Telemedicine
Market Dynamics
Telemedicine Gaining Popularity
The Preferred Choice of Consultants
Telemedicine Experiences Expansion in Application Areas
Objectives Vary for Developing and Developed Nations
Cellular Communication to Reform Telemedicine Sector
Reduced Device Prices Boost Market Growth
Wireless Technology Gains Prominence
Table 1. Global Telemedicine Technology Market (2005 & 2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Usage for Wireless and Wireline Systems
Rising Radiology Volumes Boost Teleradiology Market
Equal Opportunities for IT Companies
Telemedicine Moves Closer to Home
Table 2. Global Telemedicine Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Telehome and Telehospital Segments
Customized Email Telemedicine – Beneficial for High- Volume Consultations
Surgical Teleconsultation Brings in New Expertise
Rise in Demand for Deployable Telemedicine Equipment
Reimbursement Scenario
Factors Limiting Market Growth
Expanding Reach Increases Risks
Competitive Factors
2. TELEMEDICINE – AN INSIGHT
Telemedicine
A Peep into the History
The Components
Technology
Hardware/Equipment
Software
Telecommunications & Network
Services
Classification by Practice
Synchronous (Real time) Telemedicine
Asynchronous (Store-and-forward) Telemedicine
By Application Area
Teleradiology
Telepsychiatry
Teledentistry
Teledermatology
Telepathology
Telemedicine: A Backdrop of Technologies Involved
Low-End Technologies
High-end Technologies
Review of Select Prospective High-end Telemedicine Technologies
Micro Engineer Machine Systems (MEMS)
Human-Machine Interface
Medical Know-Bots
Data Validation and Integrity System
Table 3. Global Telemedicine Videoconferencing Systems and Services Market (2005 & 2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Application by Medical Specialties (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Telemedicine and Telecommunications Technology
Telemedicine Information Systems: An Overview
Significance of Information Technology in Telemedicine
Storage and Retrieval of Medical Data
Transmission of Multimedia Information
PACS: Image Archiving and Beyond
RIS/PACS – A Complete Package
Growing Automation to Streamline Processes
PACS and the Web
3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION/LAUNCHES
COH Launches Tiny Tom Telepediatric Service
Charite University Hospital Unveils Telecardiology Center
SwiftMD Launches Novel Telemedicine Service
Biotronik Introduces Telecardiology Home Monitoring Solution
Merge Unveils TeleRead Software
RTX Healthcare Unveils New Wireless Telehealth Monitor
Nonin Medical Introduces Wireless Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Ericsson and Zain Launch Toll-Free Mobile Service
American Well to Launch Novel Virtual Healthcare Software Solution
Aerotel Launches e-CliniQ Wireless Homecare System
Canadian Medical Association Launches New Online Monitoring Tool
Researchers at University of California Develop Microscope Device for Cell Phones
eHealth Global Launches eHealthConnect Online Request System
Techniker Krankenkasse Introduces Glaucoma Telemedicine
Alcatel-Lucent and SaskTel Launch LifeStat Remote Monitoring and Health Management Service
NHC Introduces Telemedicine Service
Consult A Doctor Launches Novel Telemedicine Program
HMSA to Launch Novel Healthcare Solution
Mennen Medical Introduces VitaLogik® 4000 Series Patient Monitor
Siemens Healthcare Introduces ARTISTE Solution
Oridion Introduces Microstream Remote Monitoring System
Medical College Hospital Launches Telemedicine Program in Kerala
St. Joseph and St. Jude Hospital Jointly Launch High- Definition Equipment from Polycom
Lucid Launches VivaNet™ Teledermatology Server
InHouse Radiology Introduces In-office Teleradiology Services
RTX Healthcare Introduces RTX3370 Telehealth Monitor
XTend Introduces Bluetooth® Enabled Solutions
TeleVital Launches Telemedicine Service
WCC Launches WorldPRO Technology Software Platform
Honeywell Introduces Telehealth Ecosystem
Cardiac Science Introduces Quinton Q-Tel RMS 3.0 Rehabilitation System
Criticare Systems Introduces Novel Interface System
SHL Introduces Advanced ECG Transmission Device
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
EMSC Pockets Templeton
Telemedicus Becomes a Member of the American Telemedicine Association
Alcatel-Lucent to Partner with Telemedicine Service Provider in the US
XTend to Venture into the European Market
IgeaCare Systems Inks Agreement with Jenne Distributors
ExpressMD Enters into Agreement With Cyntrist
YourCity.MD Partners with TelaDoc Medical Services
Authentidate and EncounterCare Establish Joint Venture
XTend Medical Enters into Agreement with AmeriChoice
Coventry Selects ICW for Telemonitoring Program
InTouch Technologies Inks Agreement with Genentech
TeleHealth Services Takes Over Pathware’s IHL Assets
Retail Pharmacies and PBMs Merge Health Information Networks
Virtual Radiologic Acquires Diagna Radiology
SHL Secures US FDA Approval
Card Guard Secures FDA Approval for LifeStar ACT III Platinum
My Healthy Access Partners with NuPhysicia
Telemedicus Collaborates with NuPhysicia
InforMedix Holdings Inks Agreement with InnovationRx
Royal Philips to Acquire VISICU
Healthanywhere Partners with We Care Health Services
Canada Health Infoway to Expand Telehealth Services
InforMedix and Creative Tecknology Sign Agreement
CompuGROUP Acquires Majority Stake in All for One
Cegedim Enters into Agreement with Telehealth Solutions
XTend Medical Initiates Remote Patient Monitoring Program
t+ Medical Takes Over Vivatec
Royal KPN Acquires IPT Medical
Medtronic Forays into the European Market
Gujarat Government Partners with ISRO to Setup Telemedicine Project
TeleVital India Receives Telemedicine Solution Contract from TCIL
AMD Supplies Telemedicine Equipment in Afghanistan
Apollo Telemedicine and Ericsson to Sign MoU
Infinity I-China Invests in China Medicine On-Line
Intelsat and iDirect Partners with Children’s National Medical Center
HLTH to Merge with WebMD
Johns Hopkins Selects Eceptionist
Nortel Enters into Agreement with TANDBERG
Swedish Medical Deploys Oracle® ECM Software
HighPoint Solutions to Acquire Aptiv Technology
Colubris Enrolls into the Polycom ARENA Partner Program
I-China Fund Invests in China Medicine On-Line
SightSpeed Attains Membership of the American Telemedicine Association
Koninklijke Philips Electronics to Take Over Raytel Cardiac Services
Memorial Hospital Enter into Collaboration with Indianapolis Hospitals
DW Healthcare Partners Divests The Radlinx Group
Spacenet Bags Contract from Oklahoma State University Department
Mobile Airwaves Inks Agreement with Hospitals Without Borders
BCBSGa Receives USDA Grant Expand Telemedicine Network
NightHawk Radiology Acquires Radlinx
NightHawk Radiology Acquires Teleradiology Diagnostic Service
US Medical Centers Now Employ High-definition Telemedicine Tools
Novant Forms Alliance with Cardiocom
VTP to Set Up Telehealth Programs
Bosch Acquires Majority Stake in Health Hero
CardioNet Acquires PDSHeart
WorldCare Clinical Partners with University of Chicago
Viterion Bags Supply Contract from VNSNY
Philips Secures Telehealth GPO Contract from CAHSAH
LAN Enters into Agreement with EnovateIT
CHILI U.S.A. and CHILI GmbH Renew Collaboration Agreement
RigNet Enters into Partnership with NuPhysicia
XTend Enters into Collaboration Agreement with EvRest
InforMedix Inks Distribution Agreement with American Pharmacies
Mobile Airwaves Enters into Agreement with MedPlexus
IgeaCare Partners with Orange Business Services
IgeaCare Acquires VaaSah
AOK Rheinland/Hamburg Joins Cologne Telemedicine Net
TANDBERG Acquires Codian
Teleradiology Solutions Partners with National Health Group
Yunnan Sunpa Enters into Joint Venture with SRIT
CRITICARE Bags Major Contract
Apollo to Establish a Health Superhighway
Language Access Network Forays into Telemedicine Sector
Telemedicus to Take Over My Healthy Access
Cleveland Clinic to Set-up a Telemedicine Unit
Aerotel Takes Over Tadiran LifeCare
Emergency Cardiac Imaging Enters into Partnership with Imaging On Call
Banfield, Vmed Technology and The Pet Hospital Ink Agreement
CardioNet Enters into Partnership with Cardiac Telecom
Invivo Inks Agreement with Philips Medical
Royal Philips to Take Over Respironics
Apollo Telemedicine Changes Name to Apollo PACS
Apollo PACS Inks Collaboration Agreement with NDMA
Philips Secures Telehealth Contract from VNAA
Cardiac Science HeartCentrix ECG Connects with MicroMD® EMR of Henry
Cardiac Science Enters into Agreement with GEMMS
Honeywell to Partner with Procura
Franklin & Seidelmann Takes Over Apex Radiology
Clarity Medical Systems to Present China Telemedicine Demonstrations at AAO Conference
China Looks for ISRO Cooperation in Telemedicine Arena
Zargis Secures US Army Contract
Viterion Telehealthcare Inks Agreement with Tulare
MED Enters into Partnership with Cybernet Medical
Cerner Bags Contract from Sharp HealthCare
LBMI Eyes Indian Hospitals
Space Hospitals to Establish Low-cost Telemedicine Centers
Toshiba Partners with Apollo Telemedicine
Cardiac Science Extends Agreement with GE Healthcare
Clinical Business of AMD Telemedicine Acquired by Management-Led Team
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Aerotel Medical Systems Limited (Israel)
AMD Telemedicine, Inc. (USA)
Apollo PACS, Inc. (USA)
Card Guard Group (Switzerland)
CardioNet, Inc. (USA)
Cerner Corporation (USA)
Cybernet Systems Corporation (USA)
GE Healthcare Ltd (UK)
Honeywell HomMed LLC (USA)
Invivo Corp. (USA)
Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA)
Mennen Medical Corp. (Israel)
NightHawk Radiology Services LLC (USA)
Philips Healthcare (Netherlands)
Polycom, Inc. (US)
SHL TeleMedicine Ltd. (Israel)
Siemens Healthcare (Germany)
TANDBERG (Norway)
TeleVital, Inc. (USA)
Templeton Readings LLC (USA)
United Therapeutics Corporation (USA)
Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. (USA)
WorldCare International, Inc. (USA)
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5. World 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Technology by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. World 10-Year Perspective for Technology by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Hardware/Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. World 10-Year Perspective for Hardware/Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Software by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11. World 10-Year Perspective for Software by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telecommunications & Network by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. World 10-Year Perspective for Telecommunications & Network by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Services by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. World 10-Year Perspective for Services by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Overview
Telemedicine: The Perfect Solution for Rural America’s Healthcare Issues
Globalization of US Telemedicine
US Telemedicine: Prospects and Challenges
Reimbursement Scenario
Lack of Uniform Policy
Reimbursement Policies in State
Complications of Managed Care
Private Payer Reimbursement: A Move Towards Better Future
Unconventional Payers
Overview of Select Payers for Reimbursement
Medicare
Medicare Expands Eligible Originating Sites
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Teleradiology Services Market
Expanding Radiology Volumes Boost Teleradiology Services Market
Table 16. US Teleradiology Services Market (2007): Percentage Share Usage by Function - Nighttime Coverage, Daytime Shifting, and Study Redistribution (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Videoconferencing Systems & Telemedicine
Table 17. US Telemedicine Videoconferencing Systems and Services Market (2007 & 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for] Application by Medical Specialties (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competition
Teleradiology Services Market
Table 18. US Teleradiology Services Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for NightHawk Radiology, Virtual Radiologic Corporation, Templeton and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Telecardiology Systems and Services Market
Table 19. US Ambulatory Cardiac Event Monitoring Devices Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Card Guard, Aerotel Medical Systems, Philips Healthcare and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. US Cardiac Event Monitoring Services Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Card Guard, Cardionet, Raytel and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 21. US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. US 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Overview
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 23. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24. Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
Market Analysis
Table 25. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26. Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Aging Population and Home Treatments Boost Market Prospects
Technological Advances Drive Market Growth
Challenges for Telemedicine Adoption
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 27. European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28. European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. European 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30. European 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A.FRANCE
Market Analysis
Table 31. French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32. French 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B.GERMANY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Siemens Healthcare – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 33. German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34. German 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C.ITALY
Market Analysis
Table 35. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36. Italian 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 37. United Kingdom Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38. United Kingdom 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E.REST OF EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 39. Rest of European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. Rest of European 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview
Rising Healthcare Costs & Aging Population Aid Telemedicine Market Growth
Review of Select Markets
China
India
Healthcare Market: An Overview
Telemedicine: What’s in Store
Tele-Radiology Outsourcing to India on Rise
Australia
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Apollo Hospitals Group (India) – A Key Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 41. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Review of Select Regions
Brazil
Nigeria
Armenia
Kazakhstan
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Review of Major Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 43. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44. Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Telemedicine by Product Segment – Technology (Hardware/Equipment, Software and Telecommunications & Network) and Services Markets for 2005, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE