PUBLISHER: SkyQuest | PRODUCT CODE: 1321931
PUBLISHER: SkyQuest | PRODUCT CODE: 1321931
Global Healthcare Biometrics Market size was valued at USD 5.2 billion in 2021 and is poised to grow from USD 6.1 billion in 2022 to USD 22.03 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.4% in the forecast period (2023-2030).
Biometrics technology is utilized in healthcare to analyze unique physical and behavioral characteristics of individuals. These biometric devices scan features like the face, hand, and fingerprints to authenticate, identify, and secure personal medical records and patients' privacy. Key components of biometric identification systems include software for digitizing scanned information, scanning devices, and databases for storing and comparing biometric data. Biometrics, such as voice and facial recognition, enable touchless identification and access to restricted areas. In the current scenario, biometrics technology in the medical field can play a crucial role in minimizing viral transmission in offices, hospitals, and clinics.
The healthcare biometrics market is expected to witness growth due to increased adoption of biometric devices in the healthcare sector, rising awareness about security measures, and a growing demand for infant security in hospitals. However, challenges such as a shortage of skilled workers, consumer acceptance, and the high costs associated with installation and maintenance of biometric devices may hinder market growth during the forecast period.
Segments covered in this report:
Global Healthcare Biometrics Market is segmented based on the technology, application, end-user, and region. Based on technology, global Healthcare Biometrics Market is segmented into face recognition, palm recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, behavioral recognition, vein recognition, and others. Based on application, the global Healthcare Biometrics Market is segmented into logical access control, transaction authentication, and physical access control. Based on end-user, the global Healthcare Biometrics Market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, healthcare institutions, research & laboratories. Based on region, Healthcare Biometrics Market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.
Driver
The future of the healthcare biometrics market looks promising as medical professionals prioritize the utmost confidentiality of patient data in hospitals and clinics. Safeguarding patient information, which is confidential and cannot be disclosed without proper authorization, has led to the adoption of biometric scanners. These scanners capture and store specific physical data for future reference or identification, ensuring enhanced security. The collected data is converted into a digital format using software and stored in a database as biometrics, allowing for comparison with existing biometric data when required. This advanced technology plays a crucial role in protecting patient privacy and maintaining the integrity of medical records.
Restraint
Most healthcare facilities are inclined towards cost-effective options, leading to the utilization of biometrics systems for access control in various areas such as doors, elevators, critical care units, and information rooms. However, the high installation costs associated with biometric devices have resulted in a relatively low adoption rate in hospitals. This factor has the potential to limit the growth of the global healthcare biometrics market in the foreseeable future.
Market Trends
The healthcare biometrics market trends indicate a growing emphasis on enhancing security through the integration of multiple authentication factors, transforming access management solutions into multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems. MFA offers a scalable and tiered approach to security, enabling the restriction of access to highly sensitive data. In addition to biometrics, MFA incorporates various factors such as passwords, secret questions, one-time passwords (OTPs), location, user behavior, registered mobile devices, and more. These additional layers of authentication, combined with biometrics, leverage medical history, databases, and other relevant information to establish robust security measures in the healthcare sector.