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2009 Trends to Watch: Healthcare Technology - This brief examines the most important issues facing healthcare organizations in 2009 and identifies key trends in healthcare technology investment.

Product Code: bftc2190

 

Publication Date: 17-Dec-2008


Overview

Introduction

Technology markets are changing fast. This brief is essential reading for you to identify the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. In this piece, Datamonitor's analyst specializing in healthcare technology will outline the changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact and highlight who will benefit from the developments in healthcare technology.

Scope

·         An overview of challenges facing healthcare organizations in 2009

·         Datamonitor's view of the technology priorities of providers and payers

·         Strategies to help vendors in the healthcare technology market

Highlights

The healthcare industry is not immune to the global economic downturn

Governments are putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to quality of care

US stakeholders are eagerly awaiting Obama's plans for healthcare and healthcare IT

Reasons to Purchase

·         Learn about the top trends in healthcare in 2009

·         Gain insight into the technology areas healthcare organizations are investing in

·         Identify strategies for expanding business opportunities in healthcare


DATAMONITOR VIEW

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CATALYST

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SUMMARY

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ANALYSIS

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The healthcare industry is not immune to the global economic downturn

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Providers and payers continue to feel underlying cost pressures

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Despite its traditional resilience, some healthcare organizations are feeling the effects of the economy

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Governments are putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to quality of care

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US stakeholders are eagerly awaiting Obama's plans for healthcare and healthcare IT

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The world is flat-healthcare is, too: providers are facing increased competition

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ACTIONS

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Healthcare technology enables providers and payers to address all their priorities at once

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Recommendations for those selling technology into the healthcare sector

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APPENDIX

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Abbreviations

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Methodology

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Further reading

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Ask the analyst

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Datamonitor consulting

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Disclaimer

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List of Figures

 

Figure 1: "Please rate the importance of the following objectives to your IT investment strategy in 2008" (n=150)

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Figure 2: Expected hospital IT budget changes from 2008-09 (n=150)

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Figure 3: 150 hospitals IT directors in North America and Europe prioritize their investments (n=150)

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