Summary
Espicom's in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year.
Description
With a population over 300 million, the USA is the third largest country in the world, behind China and India. The largest state is California, with a population of 37 million.
At an estimated US$105.8 billion in 2011, the US medical device market is the world's largest. Per capita expenditure, at US$339, is the third highest in the world.
Much of the market is in private hands; there is no single health system. Public healthcare systems, known as Medicaid, for those on low incomes, are operated by each State. Since 1960, the Medicare system has provided hospital care for the elderly; this has also provided prescription drug coverage since 2006.
President Obama succeeded in signing his healthcare reform bill into law on 23nd March 2010. The bill, formally called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3590, will eventually extend health insurance cover to an estimated 32 million Americans who don't have any form of health insurance.
In January 2012, the Obama administration said the bill is on track to being implemented, despite opposition from some States. The law requires all States to create new health insurance markets called exchanges, so that people who do not have insurance can buy tax-payer subsidised private cover. The law also expands eligibility for Medicaid so low-income adults who have no dependent children can get government insurance. Putting the two approaches together, more than 30 million Americans are expected to gain coverage by January 2014. Over 20 States are planning to overturn requirements of the law, and have made little progress in planning or creating these exchanges. If State plans are not approved by January 2013, one year before the exchanges are to be up and running, the Federal government can intervene and manage the process.
The USA is home to many of the world's leading medical device manufacturers, such as Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Baxter, Covidien and Medtronic. Seven out of the world's top ten medical device manufacturers are US companies.
Imports are forming an increasingly significant part of the market, and now account for around 32% of the total. This growth is partly explained by US manufacturers using cheap locations abroad, such as Ireland or Mexico, in order to re-export to the US market.
The market is highly regulated, and can be an expensive one in which to operate. It is, however, transparent and 'rules-based'. The US is a major site for R&D and clinical trials.
Imports grew by 8.9% to reach US$35.3 billion in 2011. All categories posted positive growth, with consumables recording the strongest rate of 12.1% for the period, reaching US$5.3 billion. The largest category, diagnostic imaging, rose by 7.4% during the period to reach US$8.3 million.
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MARKET OUTLOOK
Key national data projections
Current market size
Unique 5-year market projections
Market outlook
Market structure; Including statistical data on imports and exports
Market access; Including distribution and medical device regulation
Healthcare analysis; Including demographics, healthcare system, health expenditure, healthcare infrastructure and personnel
HEALTHCARE DATA: A comprehensive tabula review of the market, including economic indicators, demographics, health expenditure, hospital and primary care data, and healthcare personnel.
DISTRIBUTORS
Details of the medical equipment distributors held in Espicom's database at the time of publication.
