The rate of growth of the global health care industry is moving ahead neck to neck with the pharmaceutical industry and the software industry. Much has been said and done in the health care sector for bringing about improvement. The health care sector encompasses health care instruments, health care in the retail market, hospitals enrolled to the hospital networks etc.
A growing economy, lifestyle related health issues, improving healthcare insurance penetration, government initiatives and increasing disposable income are the key drivers that will create a robust future for this industry.
The industry has witnessed the establishment of world class pharmaceutical manufacturing and emergence of a vibrant biotechnology industry. Medical tourism too has been rising in recent years.
Needs:
Health care industry has different set of requirements compared to other industries. Apart from safety and security health care units are also mainly concerned about obtaining the required resources in a given time. Failure of which may cause trouble to a patient's well being and also overall organization's smooth flow.
Key concern areas:
Safeguarding valuable assets (equipment and staff)
Maintaining patient records and be able to access them in time