NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand in the U.S. market for home care products and equipment continues to rise, with an aging population and an ongoing shift of chronic care patients from hospitals to home. New medical-technology devices are making it possible for the aging population and individuals with acute illnesses to remain at home and advances in treating acute diseases such as heart failure have transformed them into chronic diseases, allowing patients to live more productive lives at home as well. The Market for Home Care Products, 8th Edition, covers the market for products specially designed to assist with regular tasks of daily living. As part of its market analysis, this report includes the following information:
Current U.S. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts to 2019
Market Forecast to 2019
Breakouts of Market by Product Type
Disease Demographics of Relevance to Home Care Product Usage
Market Share of Key Competitors by Device Category
Discussion of Competitive Bidding and Healthcare Reform
Other Issues and Trends Affecting the Industry
Profiles of Key Competitors
Home care products assist individuals with activities related to daily living and may also provide medical treatment that would otherwise be obtained through a hospital or other care facility. Products that assist with daily living include home medical equipment such as ambulatory aids, bathroom safety supplies and home care beds and support surfaces; and general equipment and supplies.
This report provides 2012-2019Â estimates and forecasts for the following market:
Walkers and Rollators
Canes and Walking Sticks
Crutches
Scooters
Bathroom Safety Supplies
Home Care Beds
Wheelchairs, Manual
Wheelchairs, Powered
Miscellaneous Patient Aids
Infusion Products
Oxygen Concentrators
Oxygen Systems
Ventilators
Incontinence Supplies
Defibrillators
Ostomy Products
General Supplies
The following trends directly affect his industry and are covered in this report:
Health Care Reform
Cost Containment Issues
Competitive Bidding
Improper Payments
Professional Services
Demographic Trends
Hospitals Shortening Length of Stay
Long-Term Care Insurance
Delivery Channels
Technological Advances
A broad range of companies compete within the U.S. market for home care products. Most are small, privately-held companies that are active within only one or two segments. Many of these companies have long histories supplying a relatively specialized range of home care products and record annual sales in the range of $5 to $20 million; for some, sales are under $1 million. Although a few have international businesses, most operate exclusively in the United States. Companies profiled in this report include:
ArjoHuntleigh
Baxter International
CareFusion Corporation
Covidien
DeVilbiss Healthcare
Drive Medical
Graham-Field Health Products, Inc.
Hard Manufacturing Co.
Hollister Incorporated
Inogen, Inc.
Invacare
Joerns Healthcare
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Medline Industries, Inc.
Philips/Respironics
Sunrise Medical, Inc.
Information for this report was gathered from a wide variety of published sources including company reports, catalogs, materials and public filings; government documents; trade journals; newspapers and business press; analysts' reports and other sources. Interviews with company representatives were conducted to capture the perspectives from industry participants' point of view and assess trends, and form the basis of the forecasting and competitive analysis. Dollar figures represent the U.S. market and are expressed in current dollars. Sales estimates are provided for the historic 2012 to 2014 period and forecasts are provided through 2019. The base year is 2014. The size of each market segment refers to manufacturers' revenues.
Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p02661555-summary/view-report.html
About Reportlinker
ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution that finds, filters and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.
http://www.reportlinker.com
__________________________
Contact Clare: [email protected]
US: (339)-368-6001
Intl: +1 339-368-6001
SOURCE Reportlinker
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article