Global Healthcare M2M Market: Growing Demand from Asia Pacific to Expand Market at 22.5% CAGR during 2015-2023 According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research entitled “Healthcare M2M Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023,� the global healthcare M2M market is expected to reach a value of US$10.05 bn by 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023. Growing healthcare expenditure all over the world, increases in the efficiency of healthcare IT systems through connectivity, the growing use of M2M in healthcare, and the growing adoption of wearable technology devices are driving the expansion of the healthcare M2M market, globally.
Lately, development in the healthcare sector has been largely driven by technological advancements and machine interference. Conventional healthcare processes are being replaced by advanced machine-based processes thereby increasing the probability of successful treatment and diagnosis by healthcare providers. Adoption of machine to machine technology in the healthcare sector is emerging as a global trend due to the resultant enhanced connectivity and accessibility. The global healthcare M2M market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 22.5% during the period between 2015 and 2023. The overall market is projected to be worth US$10.05 bn by 2023. Rise in healthcare expenditure across the globe, coupled with increased efficiency of healthcare IT systems through connectivity, has propelled the growth of the global healthcare M2M market. Wide adoption of wearable technology devices has further augmented the growth of the market. However, the initial high costs associated with installation of machine to machine technology in the healthcare sector will restrict the growth of the market, especially across developing economies. According to components, the global healthcare M2M market has been categorized into connectivity services, M2M models, and M2M applications and platforms. In 2014, M2M modules accounted for a share of 74% in the market. The healthcare M2M modules offer enhanced connectivity features for emergency situations such as cardiovascular illness. The M2M applications and platforms segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth in the near future due to increased usage of smartphones.