The global healthcare IT market size was valued at USD 74.17 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 165.8 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 10.5 % during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing funding for various mobile health startups along with high adoption and demand of preventive care.
Healthcare information technology (IT) is a branch of IT, which comprises of creating, maintaining, designing, and developing of information systems in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare industries. It is a multitude of technology tools used by government entities, physicians, insurance companies, nurses, patients, health administrators, and others to store, collect, analyze, mange, and share health information. This system is implemented for transforming and improving healthcare. Healthcare IT offers several benefits and opportunities, such as tracking data over time, improving clinical outcomes, facilitating care coordination, reducing human errors, and improving practice efficiencies. Health-related smartphone apps, electronic health records, electronic prescription services, personal health records, and others are some of the tools for healthcare IT.
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak had positive impact on the market. During the pandemic, the need of healthcare IT solutions, such as telehealth solutions and remote patient monitoring increased for the timely and accurate exchange of patient health records. Additionally, exponentially rising COVID cases and change in preference towards home-care from the outpatient services, which is driving the demand of healthcare IT solutions.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Rising network coverage and improvements in network infrastructure is one of the key factors driving the market growth.
- Increasing awareness regarding upgraded and new technologies along with surging consumer demand for efficient and effective treatment is projected to boost the market during the forecast period.
- High cost associated with adoption, maintenance, and software update acts as a major challenge that can restrict the market growth in the coming years.
- Lack of internal IT experts in healthcare sector is expected to hamper the market growth during the projected timeline.
- Escalating advantageous initiatives by the governments across many regions for the developments of IT implementation and healthcare infrastructure in the present establishments is anticipated to create significant growth opportunities for the market.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global healthcare IT market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Healthcare IT Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, And Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Applications (Clinical Information Systems, PACS, Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems, Tele-healthcare, Laboratory Information Systems, Electronic Prescribing Systems, and Electronic Health Records)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Agfa Healthcare; Carestream Health; E-MDS, Inc.; eClinicalworks; Philips Healthcare; McKesson Corp.; Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co.; GE Healthcare; and Athenahealth, Inc.
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Market Segment Insights
EHR segment to grow at rapid pace
On the basis of applications, the market is divided into clinical information systems, PACS, computerized provider order entry systems (CPOE), tele-healthcare, laboratory information systems, electronic prescribing systems, and electronic health records (EHR). The electronic health records segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for streamlining EHR and advancements in IT sector. Additionally the segment growth is further accelerated due to rising adoption of EHR systems from healthcare professionals and government initiatives across various regions for implementation of EHR. On the other hand, the electronic prescribing systems segment is expected to expand at a substantial growth rate in the coming years attributed to the growing emphasis of doctors and other healthcare professionals for reducing the medical and prescribing errors.
North America to constitute a key market share
In terms of region, the global healthcare IT market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is anticipated to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period owing to the increasing implementation and adoption of IT solutions and services by healthcare providers for delivering enhanced patient care at lower expenses in the region. Moreover, rise in the number of advanced research centers, hospitals, and universities is driving the regional growth further. However, the market of Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to the rising investment for modernizing the healthcare infrastructure, favorable government initiatives, growing geriatric population, and rising prevalence of chronic diseases in the region.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The global healthcare IT market has been segmented on the basis of
Applications
- Clinical Information Systems
- PACS
- Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems
- Tele-healthcare
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Electronic Prescribing Systems
- Electronic Health Records
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Agfa Healthcare
- Carestream Health
- E-MDS, Inc.
- eClinicalworks
- Philips Healthcare
- McKesson Corp.
- Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co.
- GE Healthcare
- Athenahealth, Inc.
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global healthcare IT market are Agfa Healthcare; Carestream Health; E-MDS, Inc.; eClinicalworks; Philips Healthcare; McKesson Corp.; Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co.; GE Healthcare; and Athenahealth, Inc. Companies are focusing on providing technologically advanced and cloud-based IT services for healthcare and other sectors to maintain their competitive position in the market. Companies have been widely engaged in strategic partnership, merger & acquisition, new product launch, and collaborations to boost their market share and acquiring new buyers.
For instance, in June 2020, Athenahealth, Inc. a US based network-enabled service provider for healthcare sector announced the launch of athenaTelehealth, a telehealth solution. In May 2021, Bassett Healthcare Network and Optum, a US based health care provider formed a collaboration for enhancement of Bassett's operational and clinical performance and offer the affordable, high-quality, and convenient healthcare practices for patients across Central New York.