The rising healthcare expenditure is a significant driver for clinical workflow solutions industry. As healthcare costs rise, there is an increased emphasis on finding ways to contain expenses and improve efficiency.
According to the AMA Journal of Ethics, in 2023, health spending in the U.S. increased by 4.1% in 2022 to USD 4.4 trillion or USD 13,493 per capita.
Further, as per the OECD database, in 2023, healthcare expenditure to GDP ratio increased to 12.7% for Germany and at 12.1% for France.
Clinical workflow solutions can show a clear return on investment by reducing errors, shortening patient wait times, enhancing productivity, and optimizing the use of healthcare resources. These improvements translate into financial savings and better financial performance for healthcare organizations.
Rising healthcare expenditure often comes with heightened scrutiny on the quality of care and regulatory compliance. Thus, these solutions ensure adherence to best practices, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, thereby avoiding costly penalties and improving patient outcomes. Efficient workflows help in maintaining high standards of care without incurring additional costs associated with compliance failures.
Clinical workflow solutions provide robust analytics and reporting tools that help healthcare providers make informed decisions, driving the market growth.
Authors:
Mariam Faizullabhoy, Gauri Wani
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Global industry size for clinical workflow solutions was valued at USD 12.3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at 13.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 due to increasing patient volume owing to the rising prevalence of diseases and higher healthcare expenditure.
The data integration solutions segment of the clinical workflow solutions industry is forecasted to reach USD 11.7 billion by 2032 as they enhance clinical workflows and decision-making by unifying diverse healthcare data while ensuring interoperability and reducing administrative burdens.
The hospitals segment of the clinical workflow solutions market accounted for USD 4.8 billion in 2023 due to the need for enhancing patient flow, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating real-time communication among healthcare providers.
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