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醫學術語軟體市場至2030年的預測預測：按產品、類型、應用、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析

Medical Terminology Software Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product, Type, Application, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的資料，2023年全球醫學術語軟體市場規模為 12.5 億美元，預計到2030年將達到 27.4 億美元，預測期內年複合成長率為20.3%。

醫學術語軟體是一款專業工具，目的是幫助醫療專業人員準確理解和使用醫學術語。它通常包含醫學術語、解剖圖和臨床資訊的綜合資料庫。該軟體支援醫療編碼、文件以及醫療保健專業人員之間的通訊。透過促進醫療環境中的準確溝通，醫學術語表軟體可以幫助改善患者照護、簡化工作流程並提高醫療文件和編碼流程的準確性。

根據約翰霍普金斯大學的研究，美國每年有超過 25 萬人因臨床錯誤死亡，使其成為繼心臟病和癌症之後的第三大死因。

更多採用電子健康記錄（EHR）

隨著醫療保健提供者轉向數位化系統，對先進醫學術語軟體的需求不斷增加。這些解決方案在管理和解釋電子記錄中的複雜醫療資料、提高效率、準確性和互通性發揮關鍵作用。隨著健康資訊科技的發展，以及對 EHR 系統的日益依賴，能夠實現醫學術語無縫通訊和分析的專用軟體市場不斷成長。

資料安全問題

包括患者記錄和醫療資訊在內的醫療保健資料高度敏感，引發了對潛在洩漏和未授權存取的擔憂。隨著醫療保健組織擴大採用數位解決方案，確保強力的安全措施對於保護病患機密和遵守隱私法規非常重要。因此，資料安全問題是醫學詞彙軟體市場的主要抑制因素。

日益重視個人化醫療和精準醫療

隨著醫療保健行業擴大採用以患者為中心的方法，將個人化醫療和精準醫療概念整合到醫學術語表軟體中對於最佳化患者治療和結果非常重要。這一趨勢是由醫療保健技術、基因組學和資料分析的進步所推動的。人們對能夠有效管理和分析個體化患者資料、促進更有針對性和個人化醫療的軟體解決方案的需求不斷成長。因此，重量的增加有利於市場成長。

安裝和維護成本高

由於其獨特的性質，醫學術語軟體的安裝和維護成本高昂，並且需要與現有醫療保健系統全面整合。適應不同醫療領域的客製化以及遵守不斷發展的標準也會增加開發成本。持續維護包括更新以反映不斷變化的醫學術語並確保法律規章 遵循。這種複雜的醫學術語軟體需要大量投資，這可能會導致預算緊張並限制普及。

COVID-19 的影響

隨著醫療保健提供者越來越依賴數位解決方案，COVID-19 大流行對醫療術語軟體市場產生了重大影響。對高效通訊和文件工具的需求激增，促使採用先進的醫學術語軟體。隨著醫療產業優先考慮簡化的工作流程和準確的資料管理，這一趨勢預計將持續下去。這場大流行加速了醫療保健的數位化，並凸顯了強大的醫學術語軟體對於改善醫療環境中的溝通、記錄和整體效率的重要性。

預計藥品資訊資料庫領域在預測期內將是最大的。

藥品資訊資料庫產業預計將出現良好成長。醫學術語軟體通常利用藥物資訊資料庫來提供有關藥物的全面詳細資訊。這些資料庫包含重要資料，例如藥物名稱、分類、給藥、交互作用和副作用。整合這些資料庫將增強醫療保健專業人員就患者治療做出資訊決策的能力，確保準確的處方管理，並最大限度地減少潛在風險。

預計臨床試驗領域在預測期內年複合成長率最高

由於準確的溝通和資料的準確性，臨床試驗領域預計在預測期內將以最高的年複合成長率成長。這種專門的應用程式簡化了術語管理，並確保臨床試驗每個階段的醫學術語的一致性。加強研究人員之間的溝通，減少錯誤和誤解。該軟體有助於標準化報告並支援法規遵循。提供統一的語言框架，促進不同相關人員之間的高效資料分析和協作。總體而言，該工具對於在複雜的臨床試驗中保持清晰度、準確性和一致性非常重要。

佔有率最大的地區

由於新興國家的存在、醫院數量的增加以及公共衛生監測投資的增加，預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。此外，亞太地區的醫療保健正數位化。主要企業致力於創新解決方案，以滿足醫療保健專業人員不斷變化的需求。亞太地區醫學術語軟體市場可望進一步發展，提供增強的溝通和簡化的醫療工作流程。

年複合成長率最高的地區：

預計北美在預測期內的年複合成長率最高。這得歸功於政府的積極努力和支持計劃的實施。美國憑藉眾多支持計畫、熟練的專業人員和強大的基礎設施在北美市場佔據主導地位。此外，HCIT 的高採用率、有關患者安全的監管要求以及該地區主要市場參與者的存在推動市場成長。

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目錄

第1章 執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 資料分析
    • 資料檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 調查來源
    • 主要調查來源
    • 二次調查來源
    • 先決條件

第3章 市場趨勢分析

  • 促進因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 最終用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • 新型冠狀病毒感染疾病（COVID-19）的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭公司之間的敵對關係

第5章 全球醫學術語軟體市場：依產品

  • 醫學詞彙管理軟體
  • 臨床記錄軟體
  • 醫學拼字檢查軟體
  • 醫學字典軟體
  • 醫學語言翻譯軟體
  • 臨床編碼軟體
  • 醫學縮寫軟體
  • 藥品資訊資料庫
  • 其他產品

第6章 全球醫學術語軟體市場：依類型

  • 臨床術語軟體
  • 行政醫學術語軟體

第7章 全球醫學術語軟體市場：依應用分類

  • 品質報告
  • 臨床指引
  • 資料集中
  • 贖回
  • 電子健康紀錄（EHR）
  • 臨床試驗
  • 醫療保健資訊交流（HIE）
  • 公共衛生監測
  • 決策支持
  • 其他用途

第8章 全球醫學術語軟體市場：依最終使用者分類

  • 醫院
  • 診所
  • 研究機構
  • 其他最終用戶

第9章 全球醫學術語軟體市場：依地區

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲

第10章 主要進展

  • 合約、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
  • 收購和合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第11章 公司簡介

  • The 3M Company
  • Amazon Web Services
  • BiTAC
  • Wolters Kluwer NV
  • CareCom
  • Clinical Architecture LLC
  • Apelon Inc.
  • BT Clinical Computing
  • HiveWorx
  • West Coast Informatics LLC
  • B2i Healthcare
  • Spellex Corporation
  • QA Healthcare Pte Ltd
  • Medocomp Systems
  • TermSolution Gmbh
  • Rhapsody
  • SNOMED International
  • Intelligent Medical Objects Inc.
Product Code: SMRC24631

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Medical Terminology Software Market is accounted for $1.25 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.74 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period. Medical terminology software is a specialized tool designed to assist healthcare professionals in understanding and using medical terms accurately. It typically includes comprehensive databases of medical terminology, anatomical illustrations, and clinical information. This software aids in medical coding, documentation, and communication among healthcare professionals. By facilitating precise communication in the medical field, medical terminology software contributes to improved patient care, streamlined workflows, and enhanced accuracy in medical documentation and coding processes.

According to a John Hopkins study, in the U.S., more than 250,000 deaths are caused by clinical errors each year, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHR)

As healthcare providers transition towards digitized systems, the demand for advanced medical terminology software rises. These solutions play a crucial role in managing and interpreting complex healthcare data within electronic records, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and interoperability. The increasing reliance on EHR systems propels the market for specialized software that facilitates seamless communication and analysis of medical terminology in the evolving landscape of healthcare information technology.

Restraint:

Data security concerns

The sensitive nature of healthcare data, including patient records and medical information, raises apprehensions about potential breaches and unauthorized access. As healthcare organizations increasingly adopt digital solutions, ensuring robust security measures becomes crucial to safeguarding patient confidentiality and complying with privacy regulations. Therefore, this data security concerns pose a significant restraint in the medical terminology software market.

Opportunity:

Growing emphasis on personalized & precision medicine

As the healthcare industry increasingly adopts a patient-centric approach, the integration of personalized and precision medicine concepts into medical terminology software becomes essential for optimizing patient care and outcomes. This trend is driven by advancements in healthcare technology, genomics, and data analytics. The demand for software solutions that can efficiently manage and analyze personalized patient data is on the rise, facilitating more targeted and individualized medical treatments. Thereby, this growing emphasis is experiencing lucrative market growth.

Threat:

High implementation & maintenance costs

Medical terminology software incurs high implementation and maintenance costs due to its specialized nature, necessitating comprehensive integration with existing healthcare systems. Customization to accommodate diverse medical fields and compliance with evolving standards contribute to development expenses. Ongoing maintenance involves updates to reflect changing medical terminology and ensure regulatory compliance. This intricate nature of medical terminology software requires substantial investment, impacting budgetary considerations and potentially limiting the widespread adoption.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the medical terminology software market as healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital solutions. The demand for efficient communication and documentation tools surged, driving the adoption of advanced medical terminology software. This trend is expected to persist as the industry continues to prioritize streamlined workflows and accurate data management. The pandemic has accelerated the digitization of healthcare, emphasizing the importance of robust medical terminology software in enhancing communication, documentation, and overall efficiency within the medical field.

The drug information databases segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The drug information databases segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Medical terminology software often utilizes drug information databases to provide comprehensive details about pharmaceuticals. These databases contain crucial data such as drug names, classifications, dosages, interactions, and side effects. Integration of these databases enhances healthcare professionals' ability to make informed decisions regarding patient treatment, ensuring accurate prescription management and minimizing potential risks.

The clinical trials segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The clinical trials segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its precise communication and data accuracy. This specialized application streamlines terminology management, ensuring consistency in medical language across trial phases. It enhances communication among researchers, reducing errors and misinterpretations. The software facilitates standardized reporting, aiding regulatory compliance. By providing a unified language framework, it promotes efficiency in data analysis and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Overall, this tool is indispensable in maintaining clarity, accuracy, and cohesion in the complex landscape of clinical trials.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the presence of emerging economies, the rising number of hospitals, and increasing investments in public health surveillance. The Asia Pacific is also witnessing increasing healthcare digitization. Key players are focusing on innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals. The Asia Pacific Medical Terminology Software market is poised for further advancements, offering enhanced communication and streamlined healthcare workflows.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the implementation of favourable government initiatives and support programs. The United States tops the North America market with numerous support programmes, skilled professionals and robust infrastructure. Further factors such as high adoption rate of HCIT adoption, regulatory requirements regarding patient safety, presence of leading market players in the region are propelling the market growth.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Medical Terminology Software Market include The 3M Company, Amazon Web Services, BiTAC, Wolters Kluwer N.V., CareCom, Clinical Architecture LLC, Apelon Inc., BT Clinical Computing, HiveWorx, West Coast Informatics LLC, B2i Healthcare, Spellex Corporation, QA Healthcare Pte Ltd, Medocomp Systems, TermSolution Gmbh, Rhapsody, SNOMED International and Intelligent Medical Objects Inc.

Key Developments:

In July 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of HealthScribe, deepening its commitment to augmenting healthcare delivery and innovating cutting-edge industry solutions. HealthScribe is a new service that will enable healthcare software developers and providers to create clinical applications that use speech recognition, artificial intelligence capabilities, and advanced machine learning algorithms to help generate clinical documentation and thereby, enrich provider workflows.

In April 2023, 3M Health Information Systems (HIS) announces a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the innovation and advancement of 3M M*Modal ambient intelligence. The platform supports cloud-based solutions like 3MTM M*Modal Fluency Direct for real time speech recognition compatible with more than 250 electronic health records (EHRs) and 3MTM M*Modal Fluency Align for ambient clinical documentation.

Products Covered:

  • Medical Vocabulary Management Software
  • Clinical Documentation Software
  • Medical Spell Check Software
  • Medical Dictionary Software
  • Medical Language Translation Software
  • Clinical Coding Software
  • Medical Abbreviation Software
  • Drug Information Databases
  • Other Products

Types Covered:

  • Clinical Terminology Software
  • Administrative Medical Terminology Software

Applications Covered:

  • Quality Reporting
  • Clinical Guidelines
  • Data Aggregation
  • Reimbursement
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Clinical Trials
  • Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE)
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Decision Support
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Research Institutes
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Medical Terminology Software Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Medical Vocabulary Management Software
  • 5.3 Clinical Documentation Software
  • 5.4 Medical Spell Check Software
  • 5.5 Medical Dictionary Software
  • 5.6 Medical Language Translation Software
  • 5.7 Clinical Coding Software
  • 5.8 Medical Abbreviation Software
  • 5.9 Drug Information Databases
  • 5.10 Other Products

6 Global Medical Terminology Software Market, By Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Clinical Terminology Software
  • 6.3 Administrative Medical Terminology Software

7 Global Medical Terminology Software Market, By Application

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Quality Reporting
  • 7.3 Clinical Guidelines
  • 7.4 Data Aggregation
  • 7.5 Reimbursement
  • 7.6 Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • 7.7 Clinical Trials
  • 7.8 Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE)
  • 7.9 Public Health Surveillance
  • 7.10 Decision Support
  • 7.11 Other Applications

8 Global Medical Terminology Software Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Hospitals
  • 8.3 Clinics
  • 8.4 Research Institutes
  • 8.5 Other End Users

9 Global Medical Terminology Software Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 The 3M Company
  • 11.2 Amazon Web Services
  • 11.3 BiTAC
  • 11.4 Wolters Kluwer N.V.
  • 11.5 CareCom
  • 11.6 Clinical Architecture LLC
  • 11.7 Apelon Inc.
  • 11.8 BT Clinical Computing
  • 11.9 HiveWorx
  • 11.10 West Coast Informatics LLC
  • 11.11 B2i Healthcare
  • 11.12 Spellex Corporation
  • 11.13 QA Healthcare Pte Ltd
  • 11.14 Medocomp Systems
  • 11.15 TermSolution Gmbh
  • 11.16 Rhapsody
  • 11.17 SNOMED International
  • 11.18 Intelligent Medical Objects Inc.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Medical Vocabulary Management Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinical Documentation Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Medical Spell Check Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Medical Dictionary Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Medical Language Translation Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinical Coding Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Medical Abbreviation Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Drug Information Databases (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinical Terminology Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Administrative Medical Terminology Software (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Quality Reporting (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinical Guidelines (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Data Aggregation (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Reimbursement (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Electronic Health Records (EHR) (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinical Trials (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE) (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Public Health Surveillance (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Decision Support (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Hospitals (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Clinics (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Research Institutes (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Medical Terminology Software Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.