Reportlinker Adds Healthcare Computer System Markets and Trends In HIT Buying (Forecasts for System, Service and Support Revenues, Areas of Interest, Major Competitor Profiles)

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The healthcare information technology (HIT) market was in a growth trend prior
to the recent recession. While economic times have tightened budgets some, there
is still opportunities for companies in this market.

In this report, Kalorama takes a comprehensive look at the demand for IT
products in the healthcare market - with a focus on computer systems for
hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and other healthcare entities.
Kalorama has interviewed experts in the HIT industry and presents the latest
findings on where the industry is headed. There is tremendous excitement in HIT
given the commitment to healthcare investment among healthcare entities and some
of the Obama Administration incentive programs; but there is also increased
competition. Included in the report is the following:

* Current Market Size and Forecast for:

* Hospital Computer System Market
* Nursing Home Computer System Market
* Other Healthcare Entity Computer System Market

* Market Breakdown by

* System Revenue (Hardware & Software)
* Support Revenue
* Extra Service Revnue

* System Market Breakdown: Hardware and Software
* Profile of Companies
* Key Products in the Market
* HIMSS Status of IT Buying in 2009
* Most Sought Benefits for IT Purchases
* Impact of EMR incentives

The healthcare industry includes establishments ranging from small private
practices of physicians with only one medical assistant to large city hospitals
that employ thousands of professionals.

Vendors are a vital part of shaping this industry. Having the competitive
intelligence is just one part of advancing this industry. Participants need to
be ever vigilant of the economic pulse and the government`s role in healthcare
to properly meet the challenges facing the industry today and in the future.

Included in the report are statistics influencing the industry, demographics;
life expectancy, and company strategies. Information is presented as a global
market, with a emphasis on the U.S. market. A market summary includes a total
market analysis. Also included is a competitive analysis of leading healthcare
IT system providers.

The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary
research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company
literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals.
Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of
gathering information. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information
conducted interviews with more than 10 key industry officials, consultants,
health care providers, and government personnel. These sources were the primary
basis in gathering information specifically relating to revenue and market share
data presented in this report. Additional interviews were completed with
relevant company representatives including marketing directors, division
managers, and product representatives.

CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Industry at a Glance

Scope and Methodology

Size and Growth of the Market

Key Issues and Trends Affecting the Market

Leading Market Participants

CHAPTER TWO: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Overview of Healthcare Computer Systems

Industry Terminology

Industry Structure

Hospitals

U.S. Hospital Chains

Consolidation in the Industry

Technology Adoption in Hospitals

Physicians

Number of Physicians

Technology Adoption by Physicians

Nursing Homes

Technology Adoption by Nursing Homes

Pharmacies

Technology Adoption by Pharmacies

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Technology Adoption by Laboratories

The Healthcare Industry

European Union and Asia-Pacific Markets

The US Market

The Value Chain of the Healthcare Industry

Components of Healthcare Information Systems

Organization

Administrative System Components

Laboratory System Components

Radiology System Components

Pharmacy System Components

Computerized Physician Order Entry

Clinical Documentation

Flow of Patient Data across Various Components

Hardware Examples

Distribution

Regulatory Bodies and Societies

United States Department of Health and Human Services

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Health Level Seven

Federal Communication Commission

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

Health Industry Business Communications Council

The Joint Commission

Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN)

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Industry Initiatives

Need for Regulation in Changing Environments

Demographic Trends

US Demographics

Population Over Age 65

World Demographics

CHAPTER THREE: LEADING MARKET PARTICIPANTS

Overview

Cerner Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Cisco Systems, Inc

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc

Company Overview

Performance Review

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Eclipsys Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Mergers, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Epic Systems Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

Locations

GE Healthcare

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

McKesson Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Service

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MediTech, Inc.)

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Quadramed Corporation

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances and Partnerships

Products and Services

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

Siemens Healthcare

Company Overview

Performance Review

Key Acquisitions, Alliances, and Partnerships

Products and Service

Key Competitors

Key Executives

Growth Strategy

New Development

Locations

CHAPTER FOUR: MARKET TRENDS AND SUMMARY

Market Overview

End-User Markets

Hospitals and Clinics

Home Healthcare and Nursing Homes

Competitive Analysis

Revenues By Type

Systems

Support

Services

CHAPTER FIVE: INDUSTRY TRENDS

Overview

Information Technology (IT) Budget Outlook

Budget Increases

Budget Decreases

Industry Challenges Forcing IT Implementation

Reprioritizing Spending

CPOE and Bedside Matching

"Vendor As Lender" Programs

Nudge Approach to Healthcare System Investment

Emphasis on Reducing Hospital Days

Nursing Shortage

Cost Effectiveness

Technology Adoption Issues

Health Information Technology and American Investment and Recovery Act of 2009
(ARRA)

Trends in Technology

Wireless in the Healthcare Setting

Adoption of the Electronic Medical Record

Remote Patient Monitoring

Telemedicine

E-Prescription

Medical Tablet PC

Patient/Asset Tracking

Need of RFID

Benefits of RFID in Healthcare

Bar Code Label Requirements and Technology Demands

Examples of Implemented Technologies

St. Clair Hospital-Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provena St. Joseph Medical Center-Joliet, Illinois

Vanderbilt Medical Center-Nashville, Tennessee

Good Samaritan Hospital-Vincennes, Indiana

Memorial Medical Center-Springfield, Illinois

Bethesda Children`s Hospital-Meadville, Pennsylvania

London Health Sciences Centre-London, Ontario and

St. Joseph`s Health Care-London, Ontario

APPENDIX

LIST OF MAJOR COMPANIES

TABLE OF EXHIBITS

CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Table 1-1: Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, 2006-2013

Figure 1-1: Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, 2006-2013

CHAPTER TWO

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Table 2-1: U.S. Registered Hospitals by Type, 2007

Figure 2-1: Number of Hospitals in the US, 1975-2005

Table 2-2: Leading For-Profit U.S. Hospital Chains, 2008-2009

Figure 2-2: Number of Hospital Mergers in the US, 1998-2007

Table 2-3: Segmentation of Physicians in the US*

Figure 2-3: Number of Nursing Homes, 2000-2006

Figure 2-4: Number of Pharmacies and Drug Stores, 2000-2006

Figure 2-5: Number of Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, 2000-2006

Figure 2-6: By Sector Contribution to the U.S. GDP

Figure 2-7: The US Healthcare Spending (2005-2017)

Figure 2-8: Value Chain of the Healthcare Industry

Table 2-4: The U.S. Population, 1980-2020

Figure 2-9: The US Population, 1980-2020

Table 2-5: Percent U.S. Population Over Age 65 by Year

Figure 2-10: Estimated Population by Age Group, 2000 and 2050

Table 2-6: The World Population, 1980-2020

Figure 2-11: The World Population, 1980-2020

CHAPTER THREE: LEADING MARKET PARTICIPANTS

Table 3-1: Corporate Details of Cerner Corporation

Table 3-2: Financial Details of Cerner Corporation 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-1: Cerner Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-3: Key Executives of Cerner Corporation

Figure 3-2: Cerner Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-4: Corporate Details of Cisco Systems, Inc

Table 3-5: Financial Details of Cisco Systems 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-3: Cisco Systems Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-6: Key Executives of Cisco Systems

Figure 3-4: Cisco Systems Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008
($billions)

Table 3-7: Corporate Details of Computer Programs and Systems, Inc

Table 3-8: Financial Details of CPSI 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-5: CPSI Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-9: Key Executives of CPSI

Table 3-10: Corporate Details of Eclipsys Corporation

Table 3-11: Financial Details of Eclipsys 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-6: Eclipsys Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-12: Key Executives of Eclipsys Corporation

Figure 3-7: Eclipsys Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008 ($millions)
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Table 3-13: Corporate Details of Epic Systems, Inc

Table 3-14: Financial Details of Epic (estimated) 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-8: Epic (estimated) Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-15: Key Executives of Epic Corporation

Table 3-16: Corporate Details of GE Healthcare

Table 3-17: Financial Details of GE Healthcare 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-9: GE Healthcare Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-18: Key Executives of GE Healthcare

Figure 3-10: GE-funded Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008
($millions)

Table 3-19: Corporate Details of McKesson Corporation

Table 3-20: Financial Details of McKesson Corporation 2007-2009 ($millions)

Figure 3-11: McKesson Corporation (Technology Solutions Business Segment)
Revenues 2007-2009 ($millions)

Table 3-21: Key Executives of McKesson Corporation

Figure 3-12: McKesson Research and Development Expenditures 2007-2009
($millions)

Table 3-22: Corporate Details of Medi-Tech Inc

Table 3-23: Financial Details of MediTech 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-13: MediTech Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-24: Key Executives of MediTech

Table 3-25: Corporate Details of QuadraMed Corporation

Table 3-26: Financial Details of QuadraMed 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-14: QuadraMed Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-27: Key Executives of QuadraMed

Figure 3-15: QuadraMed Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008
($millions)

Table 3-28 :Corporate Details of Siemens Healthcare

Table 3-29: Financial Details of Siemens Healthcare 2006-2008 ($millions)

Figure 3-16: Siemens Healthcare Revenues 2006-2008 ($millions)

Table 3-30: Key Executives of Siemens AG

Figure 3-17: Siemens AG Research and Development Expenditures 2006-2008
($millions)

CHAPTER FOUR: MARKET TRENDS AND SUMMARY

Table 4-1: Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, 2006-2013

Figure 4-1: Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, 2006-2013

Table 4-2: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by End User
2006-2013

Figure 4-2: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by End User Type
2006-2013

Figure 4-3: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by End User Type
2008

Figure 4-4: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by End User Type
2013

Table 4-3: Revenues and Market Share of Healthcare Computer System Providers
2008

Figure 4-5: Revenues and Market Share of Healthcare Computer System Providers
2008

Table 4-4: Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems by Type, 2006-2013
(System Sales, Support & Maintenance, Services)

Figure 4-6: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by Type 2006-2013
(System Sales, Support & Maintenance, Services

Figure 4-7: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by Type 2008

Figure 4-8: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, by Type 2013

Figure 4-9: The Global Market for Healthcare Computer Systems, System Sales by
Software and Hardware Segments 2008

CHAPTER FIVE: INDUSTRY TRENDS

Figure 5-1: Estimated Implementation of IT related Technologies and Applications
in Developed Regions, (includes both completed and in-progress systems) 146

Figure 5-2: Projected Changes in the IT Budget, 2009

Figure 5-3: Reasons for Increase in the IT Budget, 2009

Figure 5-4: Reasons for Decreases in the IT Budget, 2009

Figure 5-5: IT Priorities of Healthcare Organizations in the US, 2005-2008

Figure 5-6: Increased in Medications Dispensed Electronically in Typical
Hospital, AHA Survey

Table 5-1: National Health Expenditure Amounts, by Type of Expenditure: Calendar
Years 2001-2015

Table 5-1: National Health Expenditure Amounts, by Type of Expenditure: Calendar
Years 2001-2015 157

Table 5-2: Per Capita Healthcare Expenditures, 2001-2015

Table 5-3: RFID Application in Healthcare

APPENDIX: LIST OF MAJOR COMPANIES

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Reportlinker Adds Healthcare Computer System Markets and Trends In HIT Buying
(Forecasts for System, Service and Support Revenues, Areas of Interest, Major
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