Home Medical Testing Devices
Home healthcare is defined by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics as, "healthcare provided to individuals and families in their places of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health or for maximizing the level of independence while minimizing the effects of disability and illness, including terminal illness." Last year, an estimated 18 million people received home healthcare in the U.S., and most of these individuals also used associated home care products. With the aging of the "baby boom" generation and the increase in patient life spans--a trend not limited to the U.S.--the numbers of home care patients will continue to grow. As patient life spans are extended with more sophisticated medical care and new technologies, and home care becomes an increasingly important and accepted means to contain healthcare costs for managed care providers, this market segment is poised for significant growth in the near future. The purpose of this TriMark Publications report is to describe the specific segment of the home medical testing devices markets, with particular emphasis on the United States market. The U.S. market for home care products, testing, devices and equipment continues to post steady gains, primarily as a result of: 1) the aging population, 2) a growing trend to out-patient care and the corresponding shift of chronic care patients from hospitals, and 3) extended care facilities to the home. In other areas of the world, the results vary depending on the economies of the country and the health sophistication of the consuming public. This analysis presents an overview of the home medical testing devices market with the latest information regarding emerging new products, new markets for older products/technologies and industry trends.
Table of Contents
- 1.Introduction4
- 1.1Statement of Report4
- 1.2Objectives of this Report4
- 1.3Scope of the Report6
- 1.4Methodology6
- 1.5Executive Summary7
- 2.Home Medical Testing Devices Markets9
- 2.1Overview9
- 3.Home Medical Testing Devices Market Segments10
- 3.1Overview10
- 3.2World Markets10
- 3.2.1Major Markets for the Home Medical Testing Devices Segment10
- 3.2.2Global Trends10
- 3.3The U.S. Market11
- 3.4World Markets12
- 3.4.1Asia/Southeast Asia12
- 3.4.1.1Japan13
- 3.4.1.2China14
- 3.4.1.3Taiwan14
- 3.4.1.4India14
- 3.4.2Australia/New Zealand16
- 3.4.3Western Europe16
- 3.4.4Eastern Europe21
- 3.4.5Middle East23
- 3.4.1Asia/Southeast Asia12
- 4.Technology Issues24
- 4.1Component Issues24
- 4.2Production Methods24
- 4.3cGMPs in Use24
- 4.4Testing24
- 4.5Shipping/Handling/Storage Environment Concerns24
- 4.6Use Environment-Unique Issues25
- 4.6.1IFUs25
- 4.6.2Electro Magnetic Compatibility25
- 4.6.3Product Support-Helpline25
- 4.6.4Preventive Maintenance25
- 4.6.5Back-up25
- 4.6.6Family Support26
- 4.6.7Medical Review26
- 4.7EMI/EMC26
- 4.8Risk Management (ISO 14971:2007)26
- 4.9Categories of Products28
- 4.9.1Alcohol Test Kits28
- 4.9.2Allergy Test Kits28
- 4.9.3Amniotic Fluid Leak Detectors30
- 4.9.4Anemia Meters30
- 4.9.5Apnea Therapy Equipment31
- 4.9.6Asthma Monitors31
- 4.9.7Blood Pressure Monitors32
- 4.9.8Breast Self-Examination Tools34
- 4.9.9Blood Typing Kits38
- 4.9.10Chlamydia38
- 4.9.11Cholesterol Tests38
- 4.9.12Defibrillators (Patient Use)39
- 4.9.13Diabetes Test Kits40
- 4.9.14Drugged Drink Test Kits40
- 4.9.15Electro Cardiogram40
- 4.9.16Gonorrhea Test41
- 4.9.17Hepatitis C Test41
- 4.9.18HIV (AIDS)42
- 4.9.19Influenza (Flu) Test Kits44
- 4.9.20Infusion Pumps44
- 4.9.21Kidney Dialysis46
- 4.9.22Kidney Disease Test Kits47
- 4.9.23Occult (Stool) Blood Screening Test Kits47
- 4.9.24Paternity (DNA) Test Kits48
- 4.9.25Pregnancy and Fertility Diagnostics48
- 4.9.26Pressure Pump and Pad System (for Bed Sores)49
- 4.9.27Prostate Cancer Screening Test Kit50
- 4.9.28Remote Monitoring Services50
- 4.9.29Spirometers51
- 4.9.30Thermometers51
- 4.9.31Thyroid Test Kits51
- 4.9.32Urinalysis Test Kit51
- 4.9.33Vaginal Infections51
- 4.9.34Wheelchairs52
- 4.10Future Directions56
- 4.10.1New Diabetes Testing Technologies56
- 4.10.2Quick Cholesterol Testers57
- 4.10.3Adsorbers57
- 4.10.4Remote Health Monitoring/Screening57
- 5.Business Trends58
- 5.1Market Drivers58
- 5.1.1Medical/Clinical Studies59
- 5.1.2Sports59
- 5.1.3Demographics59
- 5.1.4Market Restraints60
- 5.2Market Prospects60
- 5.3Marketing and Distribution60
- 5.4Competitive Landscape61
- 5.5Business Developments61
- 5.6Acquisitions and Partnerships61
- 5.1Market Drivers58
- 6.Home Medical Testing Kits and Devices, Regulation and Reimbursement63
- 6.1Market Segments63
- 6.1.1Test Kits/Diagnostics63
- 6.1.2Devices63
- 6.1.3Equipment63
- 6.2Customer Needs63
- 6.3Competitor Analysis63
- 6.4Pricing Pressures (Based on the U.S. Model)64
- 6.4.1"Big Box" Retailing64
- 6.4.2Internet64
- 6.4.3Mail Order64
- 6.4.4Chain Retail Outlets (Grocery, Dedicated)64
- 6.4.5"Mom and Pop" (Stand Alone) Health (Food) Stores65
- 6.4.6MLM (Multi Level Marketing)65
- 6.5BSE and Gelatin-based Ingested (or Body Fluid Contact) Products65
- 6.6Home Care Providers66
- 6.7Medicare-certified Agencies66
- 6.8Types of Home Healthcare Organizations66
- 6.9Non-Medicare-certified Agencies67
- 6.9.1Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment67
- 6.9.2U.S. Medicaid Home Care67
- 6.9.3Managed Care67
- 6.10Third-Party Reimbursement69
- 6.11Regulation Trends69
- 6.11.1U.S. FDA Policy69
- 6.11.2GMPs70
- 6.11.3Current Progress73
- 6.11.4Future Regulatory Trends73
- 6.11.5Key Issues74
- 6.11.6Labeling Requirements75
- 6.12Market Trends75
- 6.1Market Segments63
- 7.Corporate Profiles77
- 7.1Abbott Laboratories77
- 7.2Apria Healthcare77
- 7.3Baxter International, Inc.77
- 7.4Braun78
- 7.5Del Mar Reynolds Medical Ltd.79
- 7.6Fresenius Medical Care79
- 7.7Gambro AB81
- 7.8Graham-Field Health Products82
- 7.9Gentiva Health Services, Inc.83
- 7.10General Nutrition Centers, Inc.85
- 7.11Invacare Corporation86
- 7.12Kimberly-Clark Corporation87
- 7.13Lincare87
- 7.14Matria Healthcare89
- 7.15Respironics92
- 7.16Sunrise Medical94
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