Summary
Healthcare expenditures are under increasing pressure, particularly in developed markets, because of increasing demands from an aging population, the growing incidence of chronic diseases, continuing healthcare advances, and supply side pressures, notably governments needing to lower their overall expenditure. We are seeing healthcare moving away from acute centres of care (e.g., hospitals) to home care and other care environments, which not only lowers costs, but also improve patient quality of life and their ability to remain independent. Mobile network operators (MNOs) have started to offer a number of B2B and B2C products and services in the healthcare market, including SIM-based IoT connectivity services. Pyramid Research believes mobile operators can occupy a central role within the IoT value chain to provide device connectivity and value-added services (management, applications and integration). By creating value and innovation for multiple vertical sectors, they can thus increase customer loyalty and prevent ARPS erosion.
Key Findings
- In markets with high healthcare expenditure, healthcare IoT connectivity presents attractive opportunities for MNOs in B2C and B2B segments.
- SIM-based IoT is growing in healthcare. Sleep apnea diagnosis and therapy along with CRM will be the largest segments.
- The forthcoming availability of SIM-based LPWA networks will drive SIM-based healthcare services; SIM-based IoT connections are expected to grow at a CAGR of 31% during 2015-2020.
- The role of MNOs in the healthcare value chain is expanding. Traditionally MNOs have been limited to provisioning SIM-based network coverage for connectivity. They are now moving across the value chain to capture more value for multiple vertical sectors and improve the volume of IoT connections, from targeting B2C segment with fitness devices and apps to telemedicine, secure storage, archiving and analytics within the B2B segment.
Synopsis
“IoT Healthcare Opportunities for MNOs: Market Forecasts and MNO Approaches” offers an in-depth analysis of SIM-based IoT connectivity technologies, services and end-user requirements, devices and applications and the service provider ecosystem and the role of MNOs in the IoT health value chain. The report includes forecasts through 2020 for SIM-based IoT connections by type including cardiac rhythm management (CRM), remote electrocardiogram (ECG), blood remote monitoring, sleep diagnostic and therapeutic devices, as well as service revenue for SIM-based IoT connectivity. Built around case studies, the report provides MNO and device manufacturer positioning strategies in the healthcare vertical and what works and what doesn't.
The Report is structured as follows:
- Section 1: Healthcare industry overview
- Section 2: Internet of Things (IoT) healthcare definitions and overview
- Section 3: SIM-based IoT healthcare connectivity forecast
- Section 4: MNO approaches to the healthcare vertical
- Section 5: MNO case studies, including ATandT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Telefonica Brazil, Vodacom and Great Call.
- Section 6: Device manufacturer case studies, including ResMed, Life Watch, BioTronik, Medtronic and Doro
- Section 7: Key findings and recommendations
Reasons To Buy
- 'IoT Healthcare Opportunities for MNOs: Market Forecasts and MNO Approaches' provides a comprehensive analysis of key opportunities provided by IoT healthcare segment and the various approaches being adopted by MNOs and device manufacturers globally, helping executives at MNOs and medical device manufacturers make informed strategic decisions and develop effective partnerships in the IoT healthcare arena.
- The Report's forward-looking analysis of key trends in IoT healthcare market helps providers assess the potential impact of healthcare on their business and identify related opportunities.
- By understanding the opportunities and approaches of the main stakeholders in IoT healthcare segment - MNOs, device manufactures, sensor and device vendors can develop strategies to penetrate this market.
Executive Summary
Section 1: Healthcare Industry Overview
Section 2: IoT Healthcare Definitions and Overview
Section 3: SIM-based IoT Healthcare Connectivity Forecasts
Section 4: MNO IoT approaches to the healthcare vertical
MNOs approach: Remote monitoring services
MNOs approach: Device-centric senior services
MNOs approach: Smart home services
Section 5: MNO Case Studies
ATandT
Deutsche Telekom
Telefonica
Vodacom
Great Call
Section 6: Device Manufacturer Case Studies
ResMed
Life Watch
BioTronik
Medtronic
Doro
Section 7: Key Findings and Recommendations
Key findings
Recommendations
Appendices
Acronyms and definitions
Companies mentioned
About Pyramid Research
Pyramid Research contact informationExhibit 1: SIM-based healthcare IoT connections by segment, 2015
Exhibit 2: Percentage of gdp expenditure on public and private healthcare
Exhibit 3: Healthcare expenditure per capita ($), 2014
Exhibit 4: Healthcare expenditure pressures
Exhibit 5: Causes of death by non-communicable diseases, global, 2012
Exhibit 6: Average rate of Medicare/ Medicaid reimbursement declines, 2010 and 2013
Exhibit 7: Quality of life and cost of care comparison in different care environments
Exhibit 8: IoT network technologies: SIM-based versus non-SIM-based access technologies
Exhibit 9: IoT access technology suitability for healthcare applications 18
Exhibit 10: Connectivity options comparison
Exhibit 11: Healthcare IoT services and the end-user requirements
Exhibit 12: Defining and comparing medical devices, wellness devices and mobile apps
Exhibit 13: Medical device IoT end-to-end service overview 22
Exhibit 14: Pyramid Research healthcare SIM-based IoT value chain analysis framework
Exhibit 15: Comparing connectivity requirements and medical condition
Exhibit 16: Comparing connectivity requirements and medical condition
Exhibit 17: Global SIM-based IoT healthcare connections, total IoT-based SIMs and as %age, 2014-2020
Exhibit 18: Global SIM-based IoT connections in healthcare and key milestones, 2014-2020
Exhibit 19: SIM-based IoT healthcare connections by type, 2014-2020
Exhibit 20: Cardiac rhythm management devices from various manufacturers
Exhibit 21: Global SIM-based IoT connected CRM devices, 2014-2020
Exhibit 22: SIM-based connected ecg monitoring devices
Exhibit 23: Global SIM-based IoT connected ECG and vital signs monitoring devices, 2014-2020
Exhibit 24: SIM-based IoT connected blood monitoring devices
Exhibit 25: Global SIM-based IoT connected blood monitor device connections, 2014-2020
Exhibit 26: CPAP and sleep diagnostic devices
Exhibit 27: Global remote sleep diagnostic and therapeutic device SIM-based IoT connections, 2014-2020Exhibit 1: SIM-based healthcare IoT connections by segment, 2015
Exhibit 2: Percentage of gdp expenditure on public and private healthcare
Exhibit 3: Healthcare expenditure per capita ($), 2014
Exhibit 4: Healthcare expenditure pressures
Exhibit 5: Causes of death by non-communicable diseases, global, 2012
Exhibit 6: Average rate of Medicare/ Medicaid reimbursement declines, 2010 and 2013
Exhibit 7: Quality of life and cost of care comparison in different care environments
Exhibit 8: IoT network technologies: SIM-based versus non-SIM-based access technologies
Exhibit 9: IoT access technology suitability for healthcare applications 18
Exhibit 10: Connectivity options comparison
Exhibit 11: Healthcare IoT services and the end-user requirements
Exhibit 12: Defining and comparing medical devices, wellness devices and mobile apps
Exhibit 13: Medical device IoT end-to-end service overview 22
Exhibit 14: Pyramid Research healthcare SIM-based IoT value chain analysis framework
Exhibit 15: Comparing connectivity requirements and medical condition
Exhibit 16: Comparing connectivity requirements and medical condition
Exhibit 17: Global SIM-based IoT healthcare connections, total IoT-based SIMs and as %age, 2014-2020
Exhibit 18: Global SIM-based IoT connections in healthcare and key milestones, 2014-2020
Exhibit 19: SIM-based IoT healthcare connections by type, 2014-2020
Exhibit 20: Cardiac rhythm management devices from various manufacturers
Exhibit 21: Global SIM-based IoT connected CRM devices, 2014-2020
Exhibit 22: SIM-based connected ecg monitoring devices
Exhibit 23: Global SIM-based IoT connected ECG and vital signs monitoring devices, 2014-2020
Exhibit 24: SIM-based IoT connected blood monitoring devices
Exhibit 25: Global SIM-based IoT connected blood monitor device connections, 2014-2020
Exhibit 26: CPAP and sleep diagnostic devices
Exhibit 27: Global remote sleep diagnostic and therapeutic device SIM-based IoT connections, 2014-2020
