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The Bottom Line
1.0 Notes on Methodology
1.1 Methodology
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Scope of Report
2.0 Overview of Healthcare Systems in Europe and Canada
2.1 Healthcare Delivery: A Multi-nation Comparison
2.2 Healthcare Technology Reimbursement
2.3 Government Regulations and Policy Orientations
2.4 The Home Care Market and Its Influence on Digital Home Health
3.0 Digital Health Applications and Services
3.1 Enabling Technologies and Targeted Disease States
3.2 Analysis of Business Models
3.3 Digital Health Projects and Pilot Programs in Europe and Canada
4.0 Analysis of Major Stakeholders and Influencers
4.1 Governments: Reform Initiatives and Legislation
4.2 General Practitioners and Specialists
4.3 Private Insurers
4.4 Medical Device Manufacturers
5.0 Key Industry Issues
5.1 Obtaining Funding and Reimbursement
5.2 Patient and Provider Education
5.3 Technology Standards and Medical Liability
5.4 Summary of Industry Drivers and Barriers
6.0 Market Forecasts and Implications
6.1 Market Potential Analysis
6.2 Market Implications and Recommendations
Resource Book
Section I: Health System in Western Europe and Canada
United Kingdom
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
Canada
The Netherlands
Germany
Section II: Company Profiles
A&D Medical
Aerotel
Alere Medical
ArztPartner Almeda
Auto Control Medical
BioComfort
BLHealthcare
Docobo
eHIT Ltd
Fold Telecare
IgeaCare Systems, Inc.
iMetrikus
Initial Attendo
Instromedix (Card Guard)
Invicta Telecare
Just Checking
Mckesson Provider Technology
Nonin
PHD Medical
PHTS Telemedizin
SigmaTelemed
SRS Technology Limited
Tunstall
VaaSah Inc.
Vigil Health Solutions
Vitaphone GmbH
ViTelNet
Vivatec Limited
WebVMC
Welch Allyn Inc.
The Bottom Line
Overview of Health Care System in Western Europe and Canada
Source of Reimbursement for Healthcare Technology Products and Services
Regulation of Health Services and Technologies
Home Care Market Structure and Characteristics
Examples of Health Monitoring Central Stations
Examples of Health Monitoring Peripheral Devices
Mobile Device-based Telehealth Solutions and Initiatives
TV-based Telehealth Solutions and Initiatives
Telecare Monitoring Peripheral Devices
Selected Telemonitoring Solution Providers and Their Marketing Strategies
EU Home TeleCare and TeleHealth Research and Projects
Standard Development Organizations for e-Health
Industry Drivers and Barriers Unique to Western European Nations & Canada
Annual Spending on Tele-Home Care Solutions: Western Europe and Canada (2006-2011)
Cumulative Spending on Tele-Home Care Solutions: Western Europe and Canada (2007-2011)
Resource Book
UK’s Healthcare System Structure
UK’s Healthcare Budget Allocation
Reimbursement Ratios in France
Source of Healthcare Financing in Belgium
Types of ElderCare Facilities in Belgium
Average Costs of Long-Term Care in Canada
Distribution of Health Expenditures in the Netherlands
Distribution of Long-term Care Benefits by Types in Germany
