Market Overview

• Executive Summary
• Market Engineering Analysis

Industry Challenges

• Impact of Industry Challenges
• Consolidation of Care Providers and Hospitals May Lead to Declining Sales for Manufacturers
• End Users’ Lack of Technical Training Limits Additional Investment on Cardiac Monitoring Equipment
• Unhealthy Economic Environment Discourages R&D Investment on New Technologies
• Smaller Manufacturers and New Entrants Are Threatened by the Saturated Market
• High Cost of Equipment Is Counterattacked by Budgetary Restraints of Health Care Organizations
• Declining Reimbursement For Capital Equipment Negatively Impacts Replacement Sales
• Dependence on Information Technology Forces Manufacturers to Rethink Their Business Strategies

Strategic Recommendations

• Develop Strategic Alliances
• Pursue Product Differentiation Strategies
• Develop More Efficient Methods of Operation
• Train and Educate End Users
• Strengthen Brand Recognition and Brand Loyalty by Complementing Product attributes with Customer Support and Warranty
• Provide Added Value to Customers by Equipping Products with Upgradeable Features

Market Engineering Awards

• Strategic Acquisition Award: Philips Medical
• Product Innovation Award: Schiller
• Product Line Strategy Award: GE Medical Systems
• Technology Leadership Award: Del Mar Medical
• Market Engineering Leadership Award: Quinton Instrument

Total Market Analysis

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Stress Testing

• Overview
• Market Drivers
• Market Restraints
• Revenue Forecast by Segment
• Market and Technology Trends
• Competitive Analysis
• Market Engineering Analysis

Total Market Analysis

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Causal Factors

Demography and Healthcare Infrastructure