PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1675544
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1675544
Healthcare technology encompasses IT tools or software designed to enhance hospital and administrative productivity, provide new insights into medicines and treatments, or improve the overall quality of healthcare provided. It includes medications, technologies, medical and surgical procedures, as well as organizational and supporting systems that support such treatment.
The primary types of healthcare technology include healthcare payer solutions, healthcare provider solutions, and HCIT outsourcing solutions. Healthcare payer solutions encompass organizations responsible for determining service prices, collecting payments, and managing claims. Components involved in healthcare payer solutions include software and hardware. These solutions are delivered through on-premises and cloud-based computing, offering applications such as electronic health records, computerized provider order entry systems, electronic prescribing systems, PACS (picture archiving and communication system), laboratory information systems, clinical information systems, and telehealthcare.
The healthcare technology market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides healthcare technology market statistics, including healthcare technology industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a healthcare technology market share, detailed healthcare technology market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the healthcare technology industry. This healthcare technology market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The healthcare technology market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $507.25 billion in 2024 to $592.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing healthcare costs, focus on patient-centric care, regulatory compliance and reporting, demand for data analytics, telehealth adoption.
The healthcare technology market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1251.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards value-based care, rising focus on preventive healthcare, interoperability and data exchange, growth of remote patient monitoring, healthcare infrastructure development. Major trends in the forecast period include emphasis on interoperability and data exchange, application of 5G technology in healthcare, focus on mental health tech solutions, innovation in health information systems, collaboration with health tech startups.
The increasing demand for preventive care solutions is anticipated to drive the growth of the healthcare technology market in the future. Preventive care solutions are designed to help identify or prevent serious diseases and medical issues before they escalate into major problems. Examples of preventive care include annual check-ups, immunizations, flu shots, and various tests and screenings. For instance, in September 2022, an article in First Opinion, a weekly podcast discussing the key people, issues, and ideas shaping healthcare, highlighted that free preventive services would now be accessible to 152 million individuals with private health insurance. This policy also applies to 61 million Medicare beneficiaries and 20 million individuals covered by Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), along with 52 evidence-based preventive services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of nationally recognized experts in prevention, evidence-based medicine, and primary care. Thus, the rising demand for preventive care solutions is fueling the growth of the healthcare technology market.
The growth of the healthcare technology market is expected to be propelled by the increasing smartphone penetration and improving internet coverage. Smartphone penetration, measuring the percentage of the population owning smartphones, and internet coverage in accessible geographic regions contribute to the growth of the healthcare technology market. The widespread use of mHealth apps and the need for remote patient monitoring to enhance out-of-hospital care are emerging trends. According to reports by Exploding Topics in November 2023, over 55% of website traffic came from mobile devices, and 92.3% of internet users accessed the internet using a mobile phone. The growing smartphone penetration and improving internet coverage drive the growth of the healthcare technology market.
Leading companies in the healthcare technology market are concentrating on developing innovative technologies, such as large language model (LLM) solutions, to maintain their competitive edge. LLM solutions are sophisticated AI systems that leverage extensive neural networks trained on large datasets to comprehend, generate, and manipulate human language for various applications, including chatbots, content creation, and language translation. For example, in June 2024, Cognizant, a US-based information technology firm, introduced its First Set of Healthcare Large Language Model Solutions as part of a generative AI partnership with Google Cloud, a US-based platform. Cognizant's new LLM solutions for healthcare aim to enhance administrative efficiency and improve care experiences across essential workflows. These AI-driven solutions optimize processes like appeals management and contract lifecycle management, effectively addressing significant challenges in the healthcare sector.
Major companies in the healthcare technology market are concentrating on innovating new technologies. These include technology-enabled solutions designed to enhance revenue cycle outcomes. Technology-enabled solutions involve leveraging technology to boost efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility. For instance, in October 2023, Omega Healthcare, a US-based healthcare services and technology-enabled solutions company, introduced the Omega Digital Platform. This platform aims to assist healthcare organizations in streamlining administrative processes and improving financial performance. Omega Healthcare's technology-enabled solutions utilize artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), robotic process automation (RPA), bots, and NLP to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Omega Digital Platform facilitates cost reduction, increased cash flow, and revenue maximization by automating operations and optimizing workflows.
In October 2022, Optum, a US-based pharmacy benefit manager and healthcare provider, acquired Change Healthcare for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to streamline core clinical, administrative, and payment processes within the healthcare system, enhancing efficiency and reducing friction. Change Healthcare, a US-based healthcare technology company, plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal.
Major companies operating in the healthcare technology market include McKesson Corporation, IBM Watson Health, Oracle Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company, Siemens Healthineers AG, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., General Electric Company (GE Healthcare), Epic Systems Corporation, Infor Corporation, Teladoc Health Inc., Agfa-Gevaert Group NV, Athenahealth Inc., Nuance Communications Inc., Carestream Health Inc., Change Healthcare Corporation, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., eClinicalWorks Inc., NextGen Healthcare Inc., Health Catalyst, Imprivata Inc., NantHealth Inc., E-MDS Inc., Prognos Health Inc., Airstrip Technologies Inc., Ambra Health LLC, Zebra Medical Vision Inc., Validic Inc., 3M Health Information Systems
North America was the largest region in the healthcare technology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global healthcare technology market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the healthcare technology market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the healthcare technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The healthcare technology market includes revenues earned by entities by providing any technology, including medical support services, IT systems services, algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and blockchain services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Healthcare Technology Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on healthcare technology market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.