The medical device industry is embarking on a new phase of change. In this blog, our industry experts discuss some of the key factors influencing transition in this sector.
The expectations of stakeholders in the medical device industry are changing over time. Patients expect superior service and care models, physicians require data from multiple sources to be brought together in one place, and payors seek lighter financial burdens and better real-world outcomes. Such mounting pressure is urging companies in the medical device industry to revamp their offerings and stand out in today’s increasingly crowded market.
The rapid technological growth rate in the medical device industry is undoubtedly the backbone of this sector. But not long ago, the industry was wrestling several challenges and struggling to implement and adopt advanced technologies. Some of the impediments leading up to this included the paucity of talent, incomprehensible technical complexities, constantly changing regulations, and limited leadership mind-share. In fact, just a decade ago, the integration of new and advanced technologies in the medical device industry was far behind when compared to other industries such as Telecom, Retail, and Automotive. The reality still remains that companies in the medical device industry still lag in tapping into customer and business model-led opportunities and adopting advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics.
With only a handful of key players in this sector building sizeable businesses by leveraging the available opportunities and the upsurging competition from non-traditional players such as start-ups, players in the medical device industry are in dire need to revamp their strategies. Contact us to learn how we can help you.
Change in customer expectations
Earlier, the delivery of digital healthcare had limited reach, was of low quality, and highly expensive. However, modern healthcare consumers are tech-savvy and expect the digital intervention to transform their healthcare experience. This shift in consumer behavior has elevated the focus on patient-centric health care and has become a major driver for the adoption of advanced technologies among OEMs. Players in the medical device industry are focusing on personalized healthcare solutions and devices to gain a bigger slice of the market.
Shift in business models
The modern-day medical industry is going through a tectonic shift in business models. The increased connectivity between devices, physicians, and consumers is inflating the demand for high-quality, personalized, and patient-centric care. Today, the volume-based fee-for-service models in the medical device industry are shifting to new incentive models that focus on value-based metrics. Though traditionally the OEMs have been able to compete with conventional business models without much differentiation, a long-term strategy would necessitate OEMs to create innovative and sustainable business models that will result in efficient healthcare delivery, reduced costs, and improved medical outcomes.
There is a colossal amount of patient and healthcare data being generated each day. This spawns fundamental questions about patient privacy and safety. Albeit incrementally, regulatory authorities are still evaluating out the implications of new technologies on patient security and care. In reality, apart from becoming heavy on the pockets of healthcare companies, data breaches also give rise to serious concerns regarding patient safety. Therefore, the need to strike a balance between advancements and protecting patient security and safety is, therefore, paramount.
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