The global market for telemedicine is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.5% between 2012 and 2018, according to industry research body RNCOS.
In the RNCOS research study "Global Telemedicine Market
Outlook 2018", analysts identify factors that are driving the market
in specific countries.
One major driver pinpointed is the
shortage of physicians in rural and remote areas, as well
as the high prevalence of chronic diseases, consistent need
for improved quality services and a rising elderly population.
The
report outlines key geographies and their recent telemedicine-oriented developments.
It also provides an insight into different telemedicine processes and
segments as well as competitive analysis of key market players.