Homecare Information Systems
Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2006 to 2012

Report # SH298211445 | 409 Pages | 151 Tables and Figures | 2006

Homecare Information Systems Market Assessment

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Homecare Information Systems Market Shares and Forecasts
Homecare Information Systems Market Driving Forces
Market Description and Dynamics
Home Care Services Billing Issues
Prospective Payment System (PPS)
Need For Automation Of Home Care Companies
Managed Care Requirements
Treatment Trends
Market Drivers For Healthcare Cost Containment
Managed Care Change In The Healthcare Industry
Delivery Of Non-Acute Health Care
Integrated Healthcare Information Technology Solutions

 

The third quarter of 2005 continued a trend of positive developments in the healthcare information technology marketplace. A significant development was the publication of RAND's peer-reviewed study that indicates healthcare information technology could save the country's healthcare system $162 billion annually through improved efficiency, disease management and reduced adverse drug events. This study provides large-scale, independent, quantified proof of the impact healthcare information technology can have.

Information systems are emerging as a significant part of the home care delivery systems. Software leverages the efficiency of clinical process in ways that have never become possible before. The system leverages virtually all the administrative and financial information needed to run a successful home care company. Information can be gathered right from the charts.

The significance of integration systems is not yet realized in homecare information systems. However, as patients move from one care venue to another, the patient record is going to need to move with them. The hand-held, computer-based system guides home care clinicians through the entire patient care process. Clinicians can use structured record guides
McKesson is the worldwide leader in homecare information systems. Worldwide homecare medical information systems market shares markets are illustrated in Figure ES-2. Mckesson is the worldwide leader with 34% market share and Mysis HCIS leads in the U.S. with 26% market share.

Cerner BeyondNow Technologies and Patient Care Technologies are the number three and four market participants with 11% market share and Siemens / Novis the number five market participant with 8% share. Fujitsu is a market share market participant with 6% with measurable share.


Companies Profiled
Alcatel
Tellabs / AFC
Lucent
Adtran
Ciena/Catena
Marconi
Siemens
UTStrarcom


Report Methodology

This is the 264th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

About the Company

WinterGreen Research, founded in 1985, provides strategic market assessments in telecommunications, communications equipment, health care, and advanced computer technology. Industry reports focus on opportunities that will expand existing markets or develop major new markets. The reports assess new product and service positioning strategies, new and evolving technologies, and technological impact on products, services, and markets. Market shares are provided. Leading market participants are profiled, and their marketing strategies, acquisitions, and strategic alliances are discussed. The principals of WinterGreen Research have been involved in analysis and forecasting of international business opportunities in telecommunications and advanced computer technology markets for over 30 years.

About the Principal Authors

Ellen T. Curtiss, Technical Director, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, conducts strategic and market assessments in technology-based industries. Previously she was a member of the staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., for 23 years, most recently as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Decision Resources, specializing in strategic planning and market development services. She is a graduate of Boston University and the Program for Management Development at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. She is the author of recent studies on worldwide telecommunications markets and the Top Ten Telecommunications market analysis and forecasts.

Susan Eustis, President, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, has done research in communications and computer markets and applications. She holds several patents in microcomputing and parallel processing. She is the author of recent studies of the Regional Bell Operating Companies' marketing strategies, Internet equipment, a study of Internet Equipment, Worldwide Telecommunications Equipment, Top Ten Telecommunications, Digital Loop Carrier, Web Hosting, and Application Integration markets. Ms. Eustis is a graduate of Barnard College.

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