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Home Health Care Services - Global Outlook


Description: The global outlook series on Home Health Care Services provides a collection of statistical findings, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. Amply illustrated with 12 market data, tables, charts, and graphs, the report covers United States, Japan, Europe, Germany, the UK, India, and Brazil. The report identifies major segments of the home health care industry, and gives a cursory view of the market together with the latest mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments. Also included is a directory listing of addresses, and contact details of 168 companies worldwide.




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Contents: HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, OCTOBER 2009


CONTENTS


1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1
Overview 1
Home Health Care Gains Strength 1
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Home Healthcare Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 1
Growth Drivers 1
Restraints 2
Technological Developments 2
Use of Information Technology in Home Care 2
Wireless Technology for Improved Home Care 2

2. HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES - AN OVERVIEW 3
Introduction 3
Elements of Homecare Services 3
Homecare Providers 3
Formal Care Givers 3
Nursing Professionals 3
Physical Therapists 3
Occupational Therapists 3
Social Workers 3
Informal Care Givers 4
Services Provided Under Homecare 4
Homecare Technology 4
Remote Patient Monitoring System 4

3. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 5

4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 13


A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

1. THE UNITED STATES 16
Overview 16
Table 2: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Home Healthcare Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 16
Home Health Care Industry in the US - Fast Facts 16
Factors Driving Homecare Sector 17
Escalating Healthcare Cost in the US 17
Table 3: US Annual Healthcare Expenditure 17

Table 4: Health Expenditure in the US by Type of Service
(2007) 17
Aging Population 18
Table 5: Estimated US Population Over 65 years of Age 18
Challenges Faced 18
Shortage of Skilled Workforce 18
Review of Select Segments 18
Home-based Pulmonary Care 18
Table 6: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Home Respiratory Care Market with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 19
Hospice Industry 19
Table 7: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hospice Services Market with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 19
Home Infusion Therapy 20
Table 8: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Home Infusion Therapy Market with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 20
Home Nursing Services 20
Table 9: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Home Nursing Services Market with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2015 20
History of Homecare in the US 21
Fragmented Home Nursing Industry 21
Home Healthcare Agencies (HHAs) 21
Table 10: Market Shares of Home Healthcare Agencies in the US 21
IT for Improved Home Health Care 22
Licensure in the US 22
In Florida 22
In California 22
Reimbursement 22

2. CANADA 22
Overview 22
Increase in Number of Homecare Recipients 23
Homecare Vs. Institutional Healthcare 23
Competition 23
Competitive Factors 23
Hospice Palliative Home Care Services 24
Reimbursement Facilities 24

3. JAPAN 24
Home Health Care Services Industry 24
Table 11: Estimated Japanese Population by Age (2010 - 2050)
(In Millions) 25

4. EUROPE 25
Overview 25
History of Home Care in Europe 25
Factors Driving HHC Market 26
Social Changes 26
Technological Advancements 26
Demographic Changes 26
Table 12: Population Trends for 65+ and 0-14 Year Age
Groups as Proportion of Population for Years 2010-2050
(in %) 27
Epidemiological Changes 27
Home Care Service Providers 27
Formal Care Givers 27
Informal Care Givers 28
Policy Related Issues for Effective Home Care Service 28
Funding in European Home Health Care Market 28
Funding Mechanism in European HHC Market 28
Approach of Various Countries 29
Role of Home Care Technology 29
Hurdles in Diffusion of Technology 29

4A. GERMANY 30

4B. UNITED KINGDOM 30
Regulation of Homecare Agencies 30

4C. DENMARK 30

5. INDIA 31
Overview 31
Indian Market -Fast Facts 31
Homecare - A Cost Effective and Convenient Option 31
Limitations in the Indian Home Health Care Market 31
High-Cost 31
Distribution Challenges 31
Unorganized Sector 31
Lack of Awareness 32
Growth Potential 32

6. BRAZIL 32
Overview 32
Growth Drivers 32
Aging Population 33
Private Sector Plays a Major Role 33


GLOBAL DIRECTORY




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