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2024

Global Digital Healthcare Systems Market Size Reaches $36.63 Billion for the Year

In 2024, spending on the global digital health systems market amounted to $36.63 billion. Almost half of this amount fell on the North American region. Such data are provided in a Fortune Business Insights study, the results of which were published on December 16, 2025.

Digital health systems are a set of information technologies and tools that automate processes, provide communication between patients, doctors and clinics, improve access to health services and improve the quality of care. We are talking, in particular, about the use of electronic medical records, telemedicine services, various wearable gadgets, mobile applications, etc.

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One of the main drivers of the market, analysts call the ongoing digitalization of the health sector. Due to the increased penetration of smartphones and high-speed Internet access, the demand for telemedicine consultations is growing, which is especially important for remote regions and people with disabilities. Mobile apps allow patients to monitor their condition, make an appointment with a doctor, receive reminders, etc. However, medical sensors and wearable devices are increasingly being used for real-time remote health monitoring.

There is a significant impact on the industry. artificial intelligence Neuronets analyze images (,, etc.) and X-ray CT MRI various medical data, helping to identify pathologies, including malignant ones, at formations early stations. This increases the accuracy and quality of diagnosis, and also reduces the risk of medical errors. In addition, AI algorithms contribute to the formation of personalized treatment strategies, taking into account the medical history and characteristics of a particular patient. Neural networks allow you to optimize the work of medical institutions, logistics and resource allocation. AI is also being actively introduced in the field of robotic surgery.

The integration of artificial intelligence revolutionizes diagnostic imaging, clinical decision support and patient risk profiling, which leads to increased efficiency and reduced operational burden, the study notes.

The key deterrent is digital inequality: a significant part of the population in low-income or remote areas still does not have access to smartphones and high-speed Internet. In addition, difficulties arise related to conflicting regulatory standards in different countries. Disparate healthcare IT systems make it difficult to integrate and share data.

In 2024, the segment of medical institutions held the largest market share. The most popular digital solutions are electronic medical record platforms. From a geographical point of view, North America led with 47% of global costs, or $17.2 billion: the dominance of the region is due to the developed health care system, as well as the rapid introduction of advanced digital solutions and cloud technologies. Significant industry players on a global scale are:

• Oracle;
• Veradigm;
• NXGN Management;
• Practice Fusion;
• CareCloud;
• Tiga Healthcare Technologies;
• Epic Systems Corporation.

In 2025, the global digital health systems market is expected to reach $38.36 billion. Fortune Business Insights analysts believe that in the future, the CAGR will be 5.4%. Thus, by 2032, expenses may increase to about $55.55 billion.^[1]

The volume of the global digital medical services market for the year exceeded $204 billion

At the end of 2024, costs in the global digital medical services market reached $204.47 billion. Almost 45% of this amount fell on the North American region. The relevant data is contained in a Fortune Business Insights study, the results of which Zdrav.Expert reviewed in mid-August 2025.

Analysts note that the global health sector is at a stage of digital transformation due to the growing penetration of telecommunications and broadband Internet access. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on the industry, leading to an increase in the number of virtual consultations and the subsequent transition to remote medical care. Telemedicine platforms are becoming increasingly popular: Such systems not only improve access to care, but also reduce costs as well as increase efficiency. These digital platforms offer remote consultation and remote monitoring of patient conditions, which is especially important in regions with insufficient health care.

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The rapid development of artificial intelligence has a positive impact on the market. Neural networks can handle vast amounts of medical information, including medical history, with high efficiency, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to the features and conditions of a particular patient. These tools provide predictive analytics, as well as make faster decisions, which helps improve the efficiency of medical institutions.

Achievements in wearables such as smartwatches, fitness trackers and all kinds of medical sensors are named as another driver of the industry. These gadgets integrate into remote monitoring systems, enabling real-time data transfer, increasing demand for digital health services.

But there are also certain deterrents. One of them is the insufficient level of development of telecommunications infrastructure in rural and remote areas. The introduction of telemedicine requires high-speed Internet access, which may be absent or too expensive in many developing countries. Another problem is information security issues. The growing volume of sensitive patient data stored on cloud platforms makes digital health systems an attractive target for cybercriminals. Some medical institutions are hesitant to trust the diagnosis of AI-based systems.

By application, the market is segmented into teleconsultations, remote monitoring, control of the situation in the field of public health, etc. In 2024, the teleconsultations sector took the largest share. Geographically, North America leads with 44.7% of revenue, or $91.46 billion: in this region, there is a widespread introduction of electronic medical records and telemedicine platforms. Globally, significant players are named:

• Siemens Healthineers;
• IBM;
• Amazon Web Services;
• American Well;
• Teladoc Health;
• AdvancedMD;
• eClinicalWorks.

In 2025, the digital health services market is expected to reach $231.59 billion. Fortune Business Insights analysts believe that in the future, the CAGR will be 19.5%. Thus, by 2032, expenses may increase to about $804.25 billion. The industry is showing a significant inflow of investment, as well as an increase in the number of partner projects.^[2]

The volume of the global market for analytical IT solutions for healthcare for the year reached $3.09 billion

In 2024, costs in the global market for analytical IT solutions for healthcare reached $3.09 billion. Almost half of this amount fell on the North American region. Such data are contained in a Fortune Business Insights study, the results of which were published on August 5, 2025.

The authors of the report note that the industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by the global healthcare industry's desire for a value-based approach to care, predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making. Population health information analytics identify trends, predict developments and optimize resource allocation, ultimately resulting in improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

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Advances in data processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning are having a positive impact on the market. Neural networks are capable of analyzing huge amounts of information from various sources with high efficiency, which makes it possible to form a more accurate and complete picture of the health of citizens. AI-based platforms help identify high-risk patients, improve quality of care and reduce hospitalization costs. In addition, AI algorithms can process all kinds of medical data, including medical history, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to the peculiarities and conditions of a particular patient.

There is an increase in demand for cloud solutions. Such systems enable efficient aggregation, analysis, and data sharing, enabling health care providers to identify high-risk populations, predict adverse events, and develop targeted strategies.

At the same time, there are a number of restraining factors. The high cost of implementing analytical IT solutions for healthcare, coupled with a shortage of skilled professionals, creates challenges for small healthcare organizations. Significant initial investment is required to build a comprehensive infrastructure, including data storage, artificial intelligence systems, staff training and integration. In addition, the volume of confidential data is rapidly increasing, which creates the need for modern information security tools. Compliance requires the implementation of robust encryption, access control, and audit systems. Violation of these rules can lead to large fines and damage to reputation.

The study authors segment the market into software and services. 2024 was dominated by the services segment, which includes consulting, maintenance, employee training and data management. The local and cloud sectors are considered by the deployment method. The latter provided the largest share of revenue, which is explained by the scalability and cost-effectiveness of such platforms. Geographically, North America leads with a share of 45.6%, or about $1.41 billion. Major players on a global scale are:

• Inovalon;
• Innovaccer;
• Health Catalyst;
• Outsource2india;
• OSP;
• Arcadia Solutions;
• Azara;
• VigourSoft Global Solutions;
• Oracle;
• Optum.

In 2025, the market size of analytical IT solutions for healthcare is expected to reach $3.6 billion. Fortune Business Insights believes that in the future, the CAGR will be 24.3%. Thus, by 2032, expenses may increase to about $16.46 billion.^[3]

Global Healthcare IT Market Growth to $312.92 Billion

In 2024, costs in the global healthcare IT market reached $312.92 billion. More than 40% of this amount was provided by the North American region. Industry trends are addressed in the Fortune Business Insights survey, which TAdviser reviewed in mid-April 2025.

The main driver of the market is technological advances, including the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things. Integrating these tools into traditional medical processes opens up a number of additional opportunities, such as improving clinical outcomes, reducing human error, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. Advanced imaging systems allow minimally invasive procedures to be performed with higher accuracy, speeding up patient recovery.

In addition, there is a shift in focus towards solutions that provide the most personalized approach to therapy. AI algorithms help analyze vast arrays of health information and shape individual treatment plans. Wearable devices play an important role, providing patients with the ability to monitor their condition in real time: this helps in identifying dangerous deviations. Telemedicine platforms are gaining momentum, which, among other things, can improve the quality of medical services in remote and hard-to-reach regions.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular ailments and diabetes is driving demand for technology to improve treatment effectiveness, the study said. The integration of AI and digital solutions contributes to the development of personalized medicine and targeted therapy. The use of IT helps doctors to conduct online consultations at any convenient time. At the same time, the availability of medical services increases, which is important against the background of an aging population. In general, the use of digital technologies allows you to optimize treatment processes, improve access to information about the state of health of patients and provide support for clinical solutions to provide timely and high-quality care.

The main deterrent to analysts is the lack of qualified specialists. This hinders the adoption of technology - especially in developing regions.

The market is segmented into hardware as well as software/services. The second of these sectors provided the largest revenue in 2024. Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on digital solutions to streamline operations, improve patient care and improve overall efficiency. Digital platforms help hospitals automate data collection and speed up decision-making. Geographically, North America leads, which in 2024 accounted for 42.7% of global costs, or $133.68 billion. There is an active adoption of advanced IT systems, supported by a high level of development of the health sector as a whole. Globally, significant players are named:

• Epic Systems;
• Cerner Corporation;
• Veradigm;
• Meditech;
• Health Catalyst;
• Athenahealth;
• InterSystems;
• Arcadia Solutions;
• Koninklijke Philips N.V.;
• Innovaccer.

In 2025, spending on healthcare IT solutions worldwide is expected to rise to $354.04 billion. Fortune Business Insights analysts believe that in the future, the CAGR will be 15.7%. As a result, by 2032, costs could increase to $981.23 billion.^[4]

2023

Named 10 main trends in the digitalization of world health

Increased life expectancy of the population, the emergence of transformative technologies and continued global economic uncertainty will be key factors that will affect the health sector. This is stated in the study, the results of which were published in early October 2023. Forbes analysts highlight 10 main trends in the digitalization of world health in 2024.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Genia)

The application of such tools will simplify the interpretation of the results of medical research and the formation of personalized recommendations. Chat bots and virtual assistants based on Genia will help improve the quality of patient care. One of the most promising uses of the technology is to accelerate drug development and research.

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Personalized medicine

A personalized approach to healthcare leads to improved treatment outcomes. In 2024, according to the authors of the report, AI will be actively used to analyze the DNA of patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases, as well as to create drugs personalized for specific people up to the molecular level.

Virtual Assistants

Such systems will be able to help doctors by giving advice on treatment, diagnosis and choice of drugs. Patients, in turn, will be able to get the information they need to make better decisions about improving their health. Virtual assistants will increasingly interact with electronic medical record systems.

Digital twins

Digital twins of the human body and individual organs are being developed to model the effects of treatment and lifestyle changes. In 2024, a complex and comprehensive twin of the human brain is expected to appear.

Virtual hospitals based on the Internet of Things and telemedicine

All kinds of wearable gadgets and remote monitoring systems will take telemedicine services to a new level. In addition to remote consultations, employees of medical institutions will be able to implement a holistic approach to treating patients at home.

Preventive Health Care

Moving to a proactive treatment model will be a strategic priority for health care providers in 2024, according to the report's authors. This approach can provide long-term benefits to patients as well as reduce the costs associated with treating preventable diseases.

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Virtual and augmented reality

The use of these technologies in health care will continue to gain momentum. In particular, virtual reality helps patients cope with long-term chronic pain, and also opens up new opportunities in terms of rehabilitation. Augmented reality serves to visualize digital information in operating rooms.

Care for the elderly

In this area, solutions will come to the fore that will allow older people to stay in their homes longer, rather than occupy places in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes. In addition, increased attention will be paid to the development of new treatments for diseases that arise precisely in old age and put stress on care systems such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

3D printing

Additive manufacturing can be used to make certain medical devices and instruments, in particular some implants. In addition, research is underway in the field of 3D printing of living fabrics.

Convergence of mental health and physical care delivery

Health care providers recognize the link between patients' physical and mental well-being and point to the need for a holistic approach to treatment. Doctors will increasingly assess how mental health problems can affect the treatment of physical ailments.^[5]

Named negative factors of digitalization of healthcare

Electronic health systems and telemedicine technologies increase the burden on employees of hospitals and other specialized institutions. This is stated in a detailed report released by The Lancet Digital Health magazine in early August 2023.

The study involved specialists from Brazil, Denmark, Germany, India and the United States. These indicators are based on an analysis of 132 systematic reviews, one way or another related to the digitalization of the health sector.

Electronic health systems and telemedicine technology increase burden on hospital staff

Overall, digital medical technology revolutionized healthcare by providing an integrated, efficient and decentralized environment for care delivery, it said. Such solutions improve patient outcomes and increase access to health services. New digital technologies are introduced annually, including sensors and wearable devices for remote collection of indicators, telemedicine platforms, systems based on artificial intelligence, etc.

The study showed that the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring tools improves decision-making processes (this is evidenced by 30.3% of the reviews analyzed) and assistance (27%). In addition, the level of satisfaction of medical workers is increasing (29.2%). Digital solutions enable faster identification of new clinical problems (11.2%). Telemedicine can contribute to career growth, increased knowledge and improved performance and performance indicators (23.6%). On the other hand, these tools can increase the burden on healthcare professionals and lead to burnout (2.2%).

The use of electronic medical records allows improving access to high-quality information (12.7%) and increasing the effectiveness of interprofessional interaction (9.9%). At the same time, electronic document management entails an increase in the burden on employees (9.9%). Systems for supporting medical decision-making based on AI improve the provision of medical care (15.5%), and social networks help in work (6.2%).^[6]

2019

China has become a leader in the use of digital technologies in medicine

In mid-June 2019, Philips presented a report according to which China and other emerging markets are leading in the use of digital technologies in medicine.

The Philips study involved 15,000 patients and more than 3,000 healthcare professionals from 15 countries. It turned out that in developing countries, digital technologies are increasingly becoming one of the components of daily medical care for both health workers and patients.

Digital technologies are developing especially rapidly in the Chinese health care system

Thus, medical professionals China are more likely to recommend that patients use technology to track blood pressure and other health indicators on their own than their peers in the West - if in China this figure is 60%, then the average for all 15 countries surveyed is only 44%. Russia In, Saudi Arabia, India and China, the proportion of healthcare professionals using digital technology or health care mobile healthcare applications ranges from 81% to 94%. In,, and Germany Great Britain this Australia USA range ranges from 64% to 76%.

In China and the UAE, 58% and 46% of patients, respectively, share data from connected devices with health care professionals. In the UK, Sweden and Germany, these figures were 26%, 17% and 12%, respectively. 80% of Chinese citizens, 74% of Saudi Arabians and 70% of Indian citizens (based on the number using digital technologies) seek medical care on their own. The 15-country average is 47%.

These results converge with the growth forecasts of the wearables market. In India and Saudi Arabia, sales are expected to grow by 5.8% and 5.6%, respectively, while the average for all 15 countries this growth will be only 4.5%.^[7]

Frost & Sullivan: Healthcare Big Data Analytics Market Size to Exceed $68 Billion by 2020

According to the company's experts, in Frost & Sullivan 2019, the growth of the technology segment to medicine in will have a significant impact on related markets such as, (analytics big data AI artificial intelligence), mobile medicine, smart accessories, etc. With the increase in the volume data received in digital form, the relevance of the task of their processing and analysis will also increase, experts are convinced. So, according to the director of the Russian representative office of Frost & Sullivan, by Alexey Volostnov 2020 the market volume analysts big data in the field health care will exceed $68 billion. More. here

Top 3 IT Trends in Healthcare

In mid-January 2019, medical data storage and processing cloud technology company Ambra Health named three major IT trends that will prevail in healthcare in 2019. Technological changes in health care are changing both how service consumers interact with providers and how these services are managed. Trends in the development of medicine taking into account new information technologies are as follows:

Health care decisions began to be made by specialists born in the 1980s

The so-called millennials, who were born in the 80s of the XX century, are no longer college students, they have crossed the thirty-year threshold and now make decisions on their own in all areas of their activities. Millennials have high hopes for the availability of medical data, convenient portals for patients, the possibility of remote consultation with a doctor and transparency of pricing. Prospective healthcare organizations should be online, support online reviews, improve websites, and provide self-care for patients.

Healthcare Storage and Processing Cloud Technology Company Ambra Health Names Three Major IT Trends to Prevail in Healthcare in 2019

Millennials prefer to control the services they provide, including requiring transparency in pricing, and new legislative requirements are ready to ensure it. The initiators of the health insurance program USA Medicare in are working to create a public website dedicated to pricing transparency to tilt consumer choices toward companies providing accurate information about actual costs.

Improving interoperability between health systems

Interoperability in large healthcare systems has slowly but steadily increased over the years. Individual specialists and outpatient imaging centers associated with a large hospital system often combine data into a single portal, which is of huge importance to patients. For example, at Johns Hopkins University, IT specialists have merged all new public hospitals of their network into one system. However, within a single health system, few remain throughout life, and this is especially true of young professionals.

Medical institutions are faced with the task of tracking data along city and state lines and reducing the number of duplicate laboratory data and images. Companies have already made several attempts to improve compatibility. In the fall of 2018, the CommonWell Health Alliance announced the availability of the CareQuality system, which will allow healthcare institutions to connect to a shared network and share patient data to improve coordination.

Research centers use machine learning to generate new ideas

As the amount of medical data continues to grow, analyzing it becomes more difficult. It is here that the experience of the already developed technology industry comes to the rescue. Researchers from leading institutions are looking for new ways to turn data into ideas using the results of imaging diagnostic techniques for scientific research. The tech industry's expertise in managing data and applying these systems to healthcare will underpin this work. For example, Google Cloud now works with leading academic institutions. The potential for using new data for research, AI initiatives and machine learning in database pooling is virtually unlimited. Leading research institutions are updating recommendations, including developing clear language for patient consent forms for data processing and the creation of cloud technologies and medical research databases.^[8]

2018: Forecast for Digital in Healthcare

On January 14, 2018, as part of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, analyst Steve Kraus, one of the most active investors in the field of new healthcare technologies, gave a forecast for 2018.

Don't wait for a public offering

I think the exchange market in 2018 will remain closed to companies engaged in new technologies in healthcare. However, in 2019, more favorable conditions should appear for the initial public offering of shares, as well as for funded startups such as Health Catalyst, Flatiron Health, Welltok, Grand Rounds Health, whose income will exceed $100 million.

Artificial intelligence to reach more healthcare areas in 2018, experts say

In the healthcare sector, companies will continue to join and acquire companies, but now large owners will focus on healthcare enterprises, many of which are closely connected with technology, and not with companies specializing exclusively in IT in medicine.

More startups

I am confident that vertically integrated healthcare companies will thrive in the new year as well. By this name, I mean companies that provide all the necessary services for certain conditions, for example, in the treatment of diabetes mellitus or in palliative care.

Patients themselves take part in the development of this service sector, which allows companies to provide the best care for the most difficult of them. In addition, such companies deal with the problem as a whole, which also provides more significant results.

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

You hardly missed the hype that rose in 2017 around artificial intelligence and machine learning, especially in connection with radiology and laboratory research methods. A host of companies are developing algorithms to improve care, but these ideas take time to develop commercially. In my opinion, in 2018, these technologies will finally find their application in optimizing the workflow, which will allow doctors to devote more time to the patient, and not documents, "said Steve Kraus.

Biology is not only a technical problem

In 2017, Silicon Valley began investing in computational biology. At the same time, the funds were mainly given to companies that are looking for new application points for drugs, that is, the simplest research in this industry. But I'm sure in 2018 these companies and investors are realizing that biology is so simply not "programmed." The problem with biotechnology is not that they lack potential application points or candidates for new drugs. We actually need clinical research programs. If these startups are going to enter a serious market to compete with traditional technologies, they need to start developing real biotechnology. And they require much more investment than investors probably assumed initially.

A great ship asks for deep waters

In 2018, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon will continue to develop their healthcare technology. If these companies do find a worthwhile point to apply their forces, the public offering market could return much faster than we expected.

Modesty adorns

In recent months, more companies that have swung to unthinkable heights are returning to the market with a tail. Only now they are ready to accept proposals for adjusting investments. They are still potentially successful, but investors should understand that not everyone is destined to develop to the scale of the largest companies, the analyst said in January 2018.^[9]

2017

Medical Imaging Trends Forecast

In December 2017, Ambra Health CEO Morris Panner presented a forecast for technology trends that he believes will change medical imaging in 2018. Read more here.

AI and cloud services cited as key trends in healthcare

In December 2017 consulting , the firm Frost & Sullivan presented key trends in the area. health care According to experts, artificial intelligence (AI) cloud services will become the main platforms for storing and processing information.

AI and cloud services cited as key trends in healthcare in 2018

According to the results of the vote, in which respondents were asked to choose key technologies that, in their opinion, would have the most significant impact on the healthcare industry in 2018, the majority of votes - 40% - went to AI.

The second forecast is for cloud services, which will take over as the primary healthcare storage platform in 2018 because they provide sufficient flexibility and responsiveness for all stakeholders. Frost & Sullivan predicts that the global market for cloud services in the field of medical services will be more than $5 billion by 2018, and between 2017 and 2022 it will increase by 24% annually.

The third key forecast for 2018 is that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program aimed at digitally monitoring patients' medical data will attract investors such as Google, Apple, Samsung and Fitbit to the healthcare industry.

Instead of processing the entire data array on their own, companies are looking to redistribute tasks, turning software into a sought-after service. For example, Microsoft is developing not only the basic infrastructure of cloud systems, but also many subservices. In 2017, the American corporation released a new set of services to significantly speed up the processing and management of data, including medical ones.^[10]

See also

• Digitalization of healthcare in Russia
• Medtech (global market)

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