Abstract
Digital Health in Western Europe and Canada highlights digital health initiatives (also called e-health) in those countries but probes deeper into how the health care system works, analyzes the catalysts that drive the industry transformation taking place in each of these nations. The report also profiles leading technology vendors selling digital health solutions in those countries and evaluates their market positions and strategies.
“Western Europe and Canada have the most interesting digital health initiatives outside the U.S.,” said Harry Wang, Senior Analyst with Parks Associates. “While the market for digital health solutions is still at the germination stage in those nations, the seeds for a full blossom have been sowed by their governments. With appropriate amount of nurturing efforts from industry constituents in those nations, the digital health market can have an early blooming season.”
Table of Contents
1.0 Notes on Methodology
- 1.1 Methodology
- 1.2 Definitions
- 1.3 Scope of Report
2.0 Overview of Healthcare Systems in Europe and Canada
- 2.1 Healthcare Delivery: A Multi-nation Comparison
- 2.2 Healthcare Technology Reimbursement
- 2.3 Government Regulations and Policy Orientations
- 2.4 The Home Care Market and Its Influence on Digital Home Health
3.0 Digital Health Applications and Services
- 3.1 Enabling Technologies and Targeted Disease States
- 3.2 Analysis of Business Models
- 3.3 Digital Health Projects and Pilot Programs in Europe and Canada
4.0 Analysis of Major Stakeholders and Influencers
- 4.1 Governments: Reform Initiatives and Legislation
- 4.2 General Practitioners and Specialists
- 4.3 Private Insurers
- 4.4 Medical Device Manufacturers
5.0 Key Industry Issues
- 5.1 Obtaining Funding and Reimbursement
- 5.2 Patient and Provider Education
- 5.3 Technology Standards and Medical Liability
- 5.4 Summary of Industry Drivers and Barriers
6.0 Market Forecasts and Implications
- 6.1 Market Potential Analysis
- 6.2 Market Implications and Recommendations
Resource Book
Section I: Health System in Western Europe and Canada
- United Kingdom
- France
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Canada
- The Netherlands
- Germany
Section II: Company Profiles
- A&D Medical
- Aerotel
- Alere Medical
- ArztPartner Almeda
- Auto Control Medical
- BioComfort
- BLHealthcare
- Docobo
- eHIT Ltd
- Fold Telecare
- IgeaCare Systems, Inc.
- iMetrikus
- Initial Attendo
- Instromedix (Card Guard)
- Invicta Telecare
- Just Checking
- Mckesson Provider Technology
- Nonin
- PHD Medical
- PHTS Telemedizin
- SigmaTelemed
- SRS Technology Limited
- Tunstall
- VaaSah Inc.
- Vigil Health Solutions
- Vitaphone GmbH
- ViTelNet
- Vivatec Limited
- WebVMC
- Welch Allyn Inc.
