5. February 2010 07:36
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/48d2cf/electronic_health)
has announced the addition of the "Electronic
health records in Western Europe - still a local affair?" report to
their offering.
“Electronic
health records in Western Europe - still a local affair?”
Healthcare providers in Europe are facing incongruous challenges,
including an aging population and an increase in chronic diseases or
long-term conditions, while having to meet an overriding need to reduce
costs and maintain high quality healthcare. These necessities fuel the
demand for e-health IT in general, and electronic health records (EHR)
in particular, but also create a new set of challenges, especially in
the field of data protection. Western European countries have deployed
EHR solutions for some time, with local players still having a strong
position in the local markets. However, the consolidation of healthcare
providers and insurers alters the scale of the installations and
increases opportunities for international players. Their increasing
geographic expansion prompts questions about how easily and cost
effectively EHR solutions can be adapted to local conditions.
Key Topics Covered:
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Electronic health record
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The case for electronic health records
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EHRs are at the core of a modern healthcare system
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EHRs improve treatment and cost efficiencies
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EHRs in support of medical research
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The stakeholders
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Challenges
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The role of the European Union for the deployment of EHRs
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Healthcare spending represents a significant share on GDP
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The market for electronic health records
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Expenditure on EHR services
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The early days of electronic health records in Europe
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The geographic factor
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Country uptake - anecdotal evidence
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Competitive landscape
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US headquartered firms
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International players
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EHR deployment across Europe: a need for local adoption?
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Barriers
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Local culture
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Common terminology/standards
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Interoperability of systems/lack of standards
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Cooperation
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Recommendations to vendors
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/48d2cf/electronic_health.
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