Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k64z8x/medical_equipment) has announced the addition of the "Medical Equipment Rental Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.
The global medical equipment rental market has been segmented based on device category, end-users and geography. The device category has been further segmented into personal/home care equipment, electronic/digital equipment, surgical equipment, durable medical equipment, and storage and transport. The durable medical equipment segment accounted for the largest share of over 40% of the medical equipment rental market in terms of revenue in 2013. The segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020, expanding at a CAGR of over 5%. High cost and increased demand has led to the growth of the durable equipment rental segment. The trend is likely to continue due to the increasing geriatric population across the world.
Based on end-users, the medical equipment rental market has been segmented into personal/home care medical equipment rental and institutional medical equipment rental. The chronic and geriatric patients sub-segment accounted for the largest share of over 50.0% of the personal/home care medical equipment rental segment in 2013. It is expected to lead the market during the forecast period. The chronic and geriatric patients segment is expected to rise with the increase in the number of patients suffering from chronic illnesses and the increasing geriatric population.
The global medical equipment rental market is highly fragmented, with only a few large players dominating it. Apria Healthcare Group, Inc., Stryker Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Siemens Financial Services, Inc. exhibit the largest geographical reach with presence in multiple device categories and catering to varied end-user segments.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Market Overview
Chapter 4 Global Medical Equipment Rental Market, by Device Category
Chapter 5 Global Medical Equipment Rental Market, by End-Users
Chapter 6 Global Medical Equipment Rental Market, by Geography
Chapter 7 Recommendations
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
- Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.
- Centric Health Corporation
- Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
- Nunn's Home Medical Equipment
- Siemens Financial Services, Inc.
- US Med-Equip, Inc.
- Universal Hospital Services, Inc.
- Westside Medical Supply
- Woodley Equipment Company Ltd.
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