Global Ambulatory EHR Market - 2024-2031
Global Ambulatory EHR Market reached US$ XX million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2024-2031
Ambulatory EHRs focus on patient care outside of hospitals including outpatient clinics, specialty practices, and primary care practices. With features like easy-to-use Patient Portals, patients can more easily access their data, request refills, and pay bills online. Ambulatory EHR systems streamline patient care and billing processes, making it faster and easier for healthcare providers to process appointments and emergencies.
Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints
Initiatives by the government to improve patient health information portals
The ambulatory EHR market is growing due to the need for efficient information, technological advancements in hospitals, and government efforts to maintain patient health information websites. The American federal government is investing in customer health information portal development and preservation, compensating doctors and hospitals using EMR systems. This project aims to reduce healthcare spending and improve outcomes. Hospital businesses are also deploying EHR programs to reduce operational costs. The industry for ambulatory EHRs is expanding due to the quick implementation of Health Information Technology (HCITs).
Challenges associated with the Ambulatory EHR
The implementation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in ambulatory care can be a significant challenge due to several factors. These include the upfront cost of the system, which includes software, hardware, and technical support. Smaller ambulatory care practices may lack the necessary IT resources to implement the EHR system.
The transition from traditional paper records to digitalized solutions can disrupt workflows. Technical hurdles may arise for healthcare providers and staff unfamiliar with the software. Additionally, the quick decision-making required in ambulatory care, with patient visits typically lasting 15-20 minutes, may lead to inaccuracies in diagnosis and treatment.
Segment AnalysisThe global ambulatory EHR market is segmented based on delivery mode, application, practice size, end-user, and region.
The cloud-based solutions from the delivery mode segment accounted for approximately 54.3% of the ambulatory EHR market share
The cloud-based solutions from the delivery mode segment accounted for approximately 54.3%. Cloud-based solutions offer computing services like software, databases, and analytics over the internet, eliminating the need for healthcare providers to physically deploy devices. The market is driven by cost-effective services and user-friendly software models, making it a popular choice for healthcare providers.
For instance, in January 2023, Ospitek Inc., a provider of IoT and AI-enhanced surgical care coordination, launched live patient charting for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as part of the company's latest update of its proprietary surgical coordination platform, VIEW. This latest feature is fully integrated into Ospitek's existing suite of cloud-based, IoT, and AI-enhanced surgical coordination features.
Geographical AnalysisNorth America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period
North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period owing to factors like novel product launches, FDA approvals, developing government assistance to encourage the use of EHR systems and patients' rising preference for outpatient treatment above hospitalization
For instance, in May 2024, Athenahealth, an EHR vendor, introduced specialty EHR solutions for women's health and urgent care organizations. These solutions aim to eliminate the tradeoff between large general-purpose vendors and smaller specialty-specific offerings from smaller vendors. Athenahealth's solutions empower ambulatory care clinicians to deliver the best care while enabling their practices to operate efficiently and thrive in a competitive healthcare landscape.
By Delivery Mode
• Cloud-based Solutions
• On-premise Solutions
By Application
• Patient Management
• Practice Management
• E-prescribing
• Referral Management
• Population Health Management
• Others
By Practice Size
• Large Practices
• Medium-sized Practices
• Small Practices
By End-User
• Hospital-owned Ambulatory Centers
• Independent Ambulatory Centers
By Region
• North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
• South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
Competitive LandscapeThe major global players in the market include Medical Information Technology Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., eMDs, Inc., Athenahealth Inc., Cerner Corporation, eClinicalWorks, Epic Systems Corporation, Greenway Health, LLC, Medhost, Nextgen Healthcare Information Systems LLC among others.
Key Developments In September 2023, The Georgian Bay Information Network (GBIN), a partnership of six Ontario healthcare organizations, is advancing its use of Oracle Health’s electronic health records (EHR) by adding new capabilities for advanced clinical services, optimized medication administration, and oncology specialty support under its recently launched multi-year project called eNautilus.
In March 2023, NextGen Healthcare, an ambulatory EHR vendor, launched Mirth Cloud Connect, a cloud-based solution that aims to streamline healthcare interoperability. The tool integrates patient data flow from multiple trusted sources for actionable insights at the point of care.
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