The global wireless health market is projected to reach USD 110.12 Billion by 2020 from USD 39.03 Billion in 2015, at a CAGR of 23.1% during the forecast period of 2015 to 2020.

Growth in the overall market can largely be attributed to factors such as increasing advancements in wireless communication technologies, growing internet penetration, increasing utilization of connected devices in the management of chronic diseases, rising adoption of a patient-centric approach by healthcare providers, robust penetration of 3G and 4G networks in healthcare services, and mainstreaming of cloud computing.

The market is expected to witness the highest growth in the Asia-Pacific region in the coming years. Growth in the Asia-Pacific region can be attributed to factors such as increasing population, growing internet penetration, rising medical tourism, increasing government initiatives for eHealth, and growing demand for quality healthcare.

The report segments the market of wireless health based on technologies, components, applications, end users, and regions. On the basis of technologies, the market is further segmented into WPAN, WLAN/WiFi, WiMAX, and WWAN. The WPAN technology market segment accounts for the largest share of the global market in 2015. The WPAN technology segment is further segmented into Bluetooth, RFID, Ant+, Zigbee, Z-wave, and UWB. The Bluetooth segment accounts for the largest share of the WPAN market in 2015. The large share of WPAN technologies can be attributed to the fact that these technologies are user friendly, secure, and affordable.

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), AT &T, Inc. (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Omron Corporation (U.S.), Philips Healthcare (U.S.), Verizon Communications, Inc. (U.S.), Qualcomm, Inc. (U.S.), Aerohive Networks, Inc.(U.S.), Vocera Communications, Inc. (U.S.), and Alcatel-Lucent (U.S.) are some of the key players in the wireless health market worldwide.

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Target Audience for the Report

Healthcare institutions/providers (hospitals, medical groups, physicians� practices, diagnostic centers, pharmacies, ambulatory centers, and outpatient clinics)

Healthcare insurance companies/payers

Healthcare IT service providers

Venture capitalists

Government bodies

Corporate entities

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the global wireless health market into the following segments:

By Technology

WLAN/Wi-Fi

WPAN ZigBee Bluetooth Ant+ Ultra-wide Band (UWB) Z-wave RFID, RTLS, and IPS

WiMAX

WWAN 3G and 4G GPRS CDMA GPS



By Component

Software

Hardware

Services

By Application

Patient-specific

Physiological Monitoring

Patient Communication and Support

Provider/Payer-specific

By End User

Providers

Payers

Patients/Individuals

By Region

North America U.S. Canada

Europe Germany U.K. France Italy Spain Rest of Europe (RoE)

Asia-Pacific Japan China India Rest of APAC (ROAPAC)

Rest of the World (RoW)

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Portfolio Assessment

Product Matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolios of the top three companies in the market

Wireless health is expected to transform the existing traditional and paper-based healthcare systems, ensuring quality care along with patient safety. Wireless health solutions can help reduce healthcare costs, streamline workflows in healthcare systems, and facilitate compliance with regulatory guidelines.

The global market is segmented on the basis of technologies, components, applications, and end users. The global market is projected to reach USD 110.12 Billion by 2020 from USD 39.03 Billion in 2015, at a CAGR of 23.1% during the forecast period. The market is expected to be dominated by North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

On the basis of components, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The software segment accounts for the largest share of the global market in 2015. Increasing adoption of healthcare IT solutions and growing need for upgrading the existing software are the major driving factors for the growth of this market.

On the basis of technology, the market of wireless health is further segmented into WPAN, WLAN/WiFi, WiMAX, and WWAN. The WPAN technology market segment accounts for the largest share in the market in 2015. WPAN technologies are highly secure and affordable, making them one of the most widely adopted wireless health technologies. The WPAN technology segment is further segmented into Bluetooth, RFID, Ant+, ZIgbee, Z-wave, and UWB.

On the basis of applications, the market of wireless health is further segmented into patient-specific applications and provider/payer-specific applications. Patient-specific applications account for a major share of the global market in 2015 due to increasing adoption of wireless devices and rising need for quality care.

On the basis of end users, the market of wireless health is further segmented into providers, payers, and patients/individuals. The providers segment accounts for the major share of the global market in 2015.

Lack of skilled IT professionals and data security concerns are expected to restrain the growth of the market to a certain extent. In addition, lack of data management and interoperability issues pose as major challenges for the market. On the basis of region, this market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), National Association of Healthcare Quality, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Labor, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Medical Records Institute, General Physician Hospital Organization (GPHO), Association of Information and Image Management (AIIM), The Economist Intelligence Unit, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), World Health Organization (WHO), Healthcare IT News, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, Press Releases, Investor Presentations, Expert Interviews, and MarketsandMarkets Analysis

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), AT &T, Inc. (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Omron Corporation (U.S.), Philips Healthcare (U.S.), Verizon Communications, Inc. (U.S.), Qualcomm, Inc. (U.S.), Aerohive Networks, Inc.(U.S.), Vocera Communications, Inc. (U.S.), and Alcatel-Lucent (U.S.) are some of the key players in the wireless health market worldwide.

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