Abstract
Description
Telehealth is an evolving method of remotely managing chronic conditions such
as hypertension and diabetes. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases,
combined with the ageing population and other demographic pressures, are
forcing healthcare providers to evaluate their structure and the way they
manage patients' care. The problems facing healthcare providers are severely
evident now and are set to worsen and so change is necessary. Telehealth has
been heralded as a potential saviour for over-burdened healthcare providers
looking to maximise their resources.
InMedica' s aim in writing this report is to provide marketing and technical
executives with an up-to-date, comprehensive assessment of the current state
of telehealth, and its market potential in the short, medium and long-term.
Some of the topics discussed in this report include:
- The factors driving the interest in telehealth and how telehealth is being
used for health management today.
- A discussion of the solutions and benefits telehealth may provide patients
and care providers.
- Case studies of existing telehealth trials and the lessons that can be
learnt.
- An evaluation of the market barriers preventing telehealth being adopted
by professional care providers on a large scale.
- A detailed look at the potential market opportunity telehealth presents to
companies from a wide cross-section of industries.
- An analysis of the developing relationship between professional healthcare
services and the consumer market for telehealth-enabled medical devices.
- 10 year market forecasts for home-use medical devices that will be used
within the telehealth infrastructure for both professional and consumer-driven
telehealth services.
- 10 year market forecasts for the number of subscribers to telehealth
services.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.1.1 Telehealth, Telecare & Telemedicine Definitions
- 1.1.2 Definitions of Chronic Diseases
- 1.1.3 Consumer Medical Device Definitions
- 1.1.4 Geographic Definitions
- 1.2 Report Objectives
- 1.3 Report Contents
- 1.4 Methodology
- 1.4.1 Information Sources
- 1.4.2 Forecasting Methodology
- 1.5 Exchange Rates
Chapter 2 - Telehealth in 2008
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Problems Facing Healthcare Providers
- 2.1.1 The Ageing Population
- 2.1.2 The Burden of Chronic Diseases
- 2.1.3 The Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
- 2.1.4 Increasing Public Expectations for Standard of Care
- 2.1.5 Spiralling Costs of Healthcare
- 2.2 The Telehealth Solution
- 2.2.1 Use-Case Scenarios for Telehealth
- 2.2.2 The InMedica Use-Case for Telehealth
- 2.3 Case Studies of Existing Telehealth Services
- 2.3.1 Telehealth in Kent, U.K., and the Whole System Demonstrator
- 2.3.2 Telehealth in Germany, �gPartnership for the Heart�h
- 2.3.3 Telehealth in the USA, CardioNet Case Study
- 2.4 Lessons That Can be Learnt From Telehealth Case Studies
- 2.4.1 InMedica' s Recommendations for Telehealth Systems
Chapter 3 - Barriers to the Adoption of Telehealth
- 3.0. Introduction
- 3.1 Barriers to Adoption
- 3.1.1 Available Technologies and Products
- 3.1.2 Interoperability and Communication Standards
- 3.1.3 Security Standards
- 3.1.4 Lack of Large Trials
- 3.1.5 Health Insurance and the Issue of �gWho Pays?�h
- 3.1.6 Doctor Benefits and Liability Issues
- 3.1.7 Patient Confidence and Compliance
- 3.1.8 Business Models and Infrastructure of Care
- 3.2 The Telehealth Market Opportunity
- 3.2.1 Medical Device Manufacturers
- 3.2.2 Component Suppliers
- 3.2.3 Wireless Chip Manufacturers
- 3.2.4 Telecoms and Gateway Providers
- 3.2.5 Software developers
- 3.2.6 Storage Solutions Providers
- 3.2.7 IT Management & Consultancy Companies
- 3.2.8 System Integrators and Installers
- 3.2.9 New Market Entrants
- 3.2.10 Franchise Monitoring Companies
Chapter 4 - Telehealth in the Future
- 4.0 Introduction
- 4.1 The Future Use of Telehealth in Professional Healthcare
- 4.2 The Future for Consumer Driven Telehealth Services
- 4.3 Summary of Factors Affecting the Growth of Telehealth
- 4.3.1 Negative Factors Holding Back the Uptake of Telehealth
- 4.3.2 Positive Factors Driving the Uptake of Telehealth
- 4.4 10 Year Market Forecasts for Home-Use Medical Devices
- 4.5 10 Year Forecasts for the Number of Telehealth Subscribers
- 4.5.1 Regional Variations
Chapter 5 - Conclusions
- 5.0 Introduction
- 5.1 Conclusion
Appendix 1 - List of Figures and Tables
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