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Global Telemedicine Market and Forecast to 2022: Ken Research
The report titled “Global Telemedicine Market (by End-Users, Specialty, Component & Region)
and Forecast to 2022”, provides a comprehensive analysis of global telemedicine market. This
report covers history, evolution, function, global leading players, specialty services, major issues
related to telemedicine, geographical growth, introduction of telemedicine mobile applications
and continuing growth over the coming years.
Industry Overview: Telemedicine or e-health is where healthcare professionals evaluate,
diagnose and treat patients residing in remote locations using the telecommunication
technology. Telemedicine was actually started in the year 1950 when a few hospital systems
and university medical centre’s found ways to share medical information and transmit
radiologic images over the phone. The population living in remote areas was provided with
medical advice by the experts in a quick and efficient manner. The prime motive behind the
telemedicine is to reduce the healthcare cost, and afford better communication between
doctor and patient in the healthcare sector. Earlier, telemedicine was majorly used to connect
doctors with specialists working at other locations to provide adequate medical help to rural or
remote population where specialists aren’t readily available.
North America is well established in the information technologies and has many organizations
that contribute huge funds for the development of telemedicine market. Europe ranks second
in the telemedicine market followed by Asia Pacific region which will witness a highest growth
over the coming years. It is predicted that Asia Pacific will face major economic reforms, and a
steady growth in IT sector that may help in the growth of the telemedicine market.
The increasing in the aged population, rising of chronic diseases, shortage of healthcare
professionals worldwide, technological advancements in telecommunication infrastructure,
increasing utilization of smart electronics for the management of chronic diseases, various
benefits of telemedicine, and need for affordable medical treatment due to rising healthcare
costs are the major factors that are driving the growth of the global telemedicine market over
the coming years. For a few decades telemedicine was limited due to the cost and use of the
medical equipment. However, with the rise of the internet age, increase in smart electronic
devices, high-quality video transmission has created a possibility of delivering value healthcare
to patients at their homes, workplaces or at remote medical facilities.
Technological Advancements: the technological advancements in telecommunication sector
have affected all the major industries around the world. Almost, all the extensive smart
electronic gadgets incorporate telecommunication technologies for various applications. The
advanced technology has significantly influenced the healthcare industry intensifying the
telemedicine sector. Teleconsulting, telesurgery, and telepathology, are various efficient