mHealth Market Size
Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
Market Size (2024) | USD 82.29 Billion |
Market Size (2029) | USD 261.67 Billion |
CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 26.03 % |
Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market | North America |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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mHealth Market Analysis
The Mobile Health Market size is estimated at USD 82.29 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 261.67 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 26.03% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 pandemic had a relatively positive impact on the overall market. Mobile health emerged as a new saviour to avoid the further spread of infection and protect front-line workers and patients alike. Mobile health solutions, primarily through smartphones and remote monitoring, became a lifeline for consultations. The primary factor was that many healthcare professionals took a two-way approach to treating patients. Therefore, the rising cases of COVID-19 increased the mobile health business in the short term. In the long run, this situation accelerated the wide adoption of digital solutions, especially those with remote care components. Before the pandemic, technology was on the back end in most hospitals, which created an opportunity to get in front by dealing with patients through online gateways. For instance, as per Becker's Healthcare Report, during the first three-quarters of 2021, there were 251 digital health investment deals. To improve the health of populations, mobile health platforms have gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rising penetration of digital health services for remote patient monitoring is also increasing the demand for mobile health apps, even after the pandemic, which in turn is expected to propel market growth over the forecast period. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the mobile health (mHealth) market and is expected to do so in the long run.
The outbreak of the coronavirus boosted the telehealth usage and mobile health solutions such as tele-ICU devices that helped the caregivers communicate effectively with their patients during the pandemic and provided better solutions to their health concerns. Due to social distancing implemented by various countries worldwide, virtual care delivery stepped up as an effective solution for safe and better communication.
In recent years, the number of internet applications in healthcare has increased exponentially. The internet has linked all the points in healthcare administration/services and created a separate network, the IoT, for healthcare. With the help of the internet, healthcare professionals can deliver health information to consumers more conveniently, in less time, and at a reduced cost. A growing preference for mobile technology and the internet and mounting demand for digital health is expected to boost the market growth.
Additionally, in August 2021, Athenahealth and the Smile Foundation launched the Smile on Wheels mobile health unit in Chennai. Athenahealth is providing financial support to a Smile on Wheels mobile health unit, which will offer primary healthcare services in an area of Chennai with approximately 17,600 households and 88,000 residents. The smile on Wheels is a national-level mobile hospital program catering to underprivileged children and women. The program sends medical vans along with specialized doctors, nurses, medical staff, and medicine to identified villages and underserved communities to provide crucial access to healthcare services.
Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the market is expected to show growth over the forecast period. However, data security issues and stringent regulatory scenarios for mobile health applications may hamper the growth of the market.
mHealth Market Trends
Remote Patient Monitoring Devices are Expected to Show Better Growth Over the Forecast Period
Mobile-Health for monitoring and collecting real-time patient data plays a critical role in managing various vital parameters of the patients for better health outcomes. The wearable device allows the patient information to be easily tracked and verified by the concerned doctor and grounds the result analysis for treatment services. If the patient's abnormal condition is found in the e-health monitoring system (EHMS) analysis, the doctor can make appropriate decisions based on the results. Treatment can be started immediately, and relevant medication setups can be sent to the patient in an ambulance within a short time.
Through SMS services, remote patient monitoring platforms help to provide various additional health-related services, such as daily health alerts, doctor appointments, E-Health check-up reports, suggested food diets, and other benefits. Consequently, hospitals can customize EHMS applications and provide the best possible E-Health services.
Furthermore, the approval of products by market players is propelling the growth of the market segment. For instance, in November 2021, AirStrip announced the formation and integration of its platform with Adjuvare, Inc. The creation of the inter-operative and AI-augmented Adjuvare platform will extend acute and semi-acute patient care from the hospital to the patient's home with the establishment of "NORAD" of Virtual Acute Care.
Additionally, in November 2022, launched Remote Patient Monitoring PharmcoMyRPM, a mobile app and patient portal, and PharmcoRPM, a web portal to help providers remotely manage patients' chronic disease and transitional care.
Thus, owing to the increasing product approvals for continuous monitoring of vital parameters and the growing awareness of health management, the studied segment is expected to grow over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Dominate the Mobile-Health (m-Health) Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is projected to maintain its dominance in the mobile-health (m-Health) market over the forecast period. The increasing geriatric population, rising incidences of chronic diseases, growing demand for wireless and portable systems, and the presence of sophisticated reimbursement structures aimed at cutting out-of-pocket expenditure levels are the major factors attributed to its large market share.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and the lockdown situation, it was also essential to maintain core and critical medical and public health services. Telemedicine services widely increased in the country, as per the CDC, thereby significantly driving the market. As per the study published in June 2021, there are about 2,000 mobile clinics in the United States, serving 7 million at-risk people annually. The mobile clinic model is an efficient avenue for healthcare delivery (USD 36 saved from mobile clinic services compared to emergency room visits for every USD 1 invested in the mobile clinic). Thus, the increasing market for mobile health services is expected to boost the growth of the overall market throughout the analysis period.
Moreover, healthcare in the North American region is experiencing positive trends with the emergence of mobile health applications that help people be active in personal health management. Smartphones and mobile technology make it possible to use both clinical and lifestyle applications to support, educate, and change health behaviors. More people are now using mobile health applications.
The technological advancements in mobile health devices, product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions are projected to boost the market's growth. For instance, in January 2021, Boston Scientific Corporation acquired Preventice Solutions, a privately held company that provides a full range of mobile cardiac health solutions and services, including ambulatory cardiac monitors like short- and long-term Holter monitors, cardiac event monitors, and mobile cardiac telemetry. Additionally, in February 2021, Philips acquired BioTelemetry Inc., one of the leading United States-based remote cardiac diagnostics and monitoring service providers.
Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the market in the North American region is expected to project growth over the forecast period.
mHealth Industry Overview
The Mobile-Health (m-Health) market is fairly competitive. Market players focus on new product launches, such as essential cardiology and blood glucose monitors. Moreover, smartwatches, health monitors, pedometers, and activity trackers are smart wearable devices launched by several companies. The key players in the market are Medtronic PLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung, among others.
mHealth Market Leaders
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Medtronic PLC
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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Johnson & Johnson
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Samsung
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
mHealth Market News
- August 2022: Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest and Medical Teams International launched an innovative initiative, namely Kaiser Permanente Care & Connect, that will provide mobile healthcare services to marginalized populations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- June 2022: Orange Health launched its diagnostic services in New Delhi, India, as part of its ambitious geographical expansion plan. With this launch, customers across the NCR region can avail of a wide range of diagnostic services in just 60 minutes from the comfort of their homes, with reports in six hours.
mHealth Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
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4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Rise in Use of Smartphones and Tablets, across the World
- 4.2.2 Increasing Focus on Personalized Medicine and Patient-Centered Approach
- 4.2.3 Increased Need of Point of Care Diagnosis and Treatment
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4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Data Security Issues
- 4.3.2 Stringent Regulatory Scenario for mHealth Applications
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)
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5.1 By Service Type
- 5.1.1 Treatment Services
- 5.1.1.1 Independent Aging Solutions
- 5.1.1.2 Chronic Disease Management
- 5.1.2 Diagnostic Services
- 5.1.3 Monitoring Services
- 5.1.3.1 Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
- 5.1.3.2 Medical Call Centers Manned by Healthcare Professionals
- 5.1.3.3 Teleconsultation
- 5.1.3.4 Post Acute Care Services
- 5.1.4 Wellness and Fitness Solutions
- 5.1.5 Other Services
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5.2 By Device Type
- 5.2.1 Blood Glucose Monitors
- 5.2.2 Cardiac Monitors
- 5.2.3 Hemodynamic Monitors
- 5.2.4 Neurological Monitors
- 5.2.5 Respiratory Monitors
- 5.2.6 Body and Temperature Monitors
- 5.2.7 Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
- 5.2.8 Other Device Types
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5.3 By Stake Holder
- 5.3.1 Mobile Operators
- 5.3.2 Healthcare Providers
- 5.3.3 Application/Content Players
- 5.3.4 Other Stake Holders
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5.4 Geography
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.1.1 United States
- 5.4.1.2 Canada
- 5.4.1.3 Mexico
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.2.1 Germany
- 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
- 5.4.2.3 France
- 5.4.2.4 Italy
- 5.4.2.5 Spain
- 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.4.3.1 China
- 5.4.3.2 Japan
- 5.4.3.3 India
- 5.4.3.4 Australia
- 5.4.3.5 South Korea
- 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.4.4 Middle East and Africa
- 5.4.4.1 GCC
- 5.4.4.2 South Africa
- 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 5.4.5 South America
- 5.4.5.1 Brazil
- 5.4.5.2 Argentina
- 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Company Profiles
- 6.1.1 Medtronic PLC
- 6.1.2 Koninklijke Philips NV
- 6.1.3 Omron Corporation
- 6.1.4 Johnson & Johnson
- 6.1.5 Cisco Systems Inc.
- 6.1.6 Samsung
- 6.1.7 Oracle Corporation
- 6.1.8 Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- 6.1.9 Athenahealth
- 6.1.10 Wellmo Mobile Wellness Solutions MWS Oy
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
mHealth Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) defined mHealth as the use of mobile and wireless devices (that includes cell phones, tablets, etc., patient monitoring devices, and personal digital assistants (PDAs)) to improve health outcomes, health care services, and health research. The mobile health (mHealth) market is segmented by service type (treatment services, diagnostic services, monitoring services, wellness and fitness solutions, and other services), device type (blood glucose monitors, cardiac monitors, hemodynamic monitors, neurological monitors, respiratory monitors, body and temperature monitors, remote patient monitoring devices, and other device types), stakeholder (mobile operators, healthcare providers, application/content players, and other stakeholders), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major global regions. The report offers the value (USD million) for the abovementioned segments.
By Service Type | Treatment Services | Independent Aging Solutions |
Chronic Disease Management | ||
By Service Type | Diagnostic Services | |
Monitoring Services | Remote Patient Monitoring Devices | |
Medical Call Centers Manned by Healthcare Professionals | ||
Teleconsultation | ||
Post Acute Care Services | ||
Wellness and Fitness Solutions | ||
Other Services | ||
By Device Type | Blood Glucose Monitors | |
Cardiac Monitors | ||
Hemodynamic Monitors | ||
Neurological Monitors | ||
Respiratory Monitors | ||
Body and Temperature Monitors | ||
Remote Patient Monitoring Devices | ||
Other Device Types | ||
By Stake Holder | Mobile Operators | |
Healthcare Providers | ||
Application/Content Players | ||
Other Stake Holders | ||
Geography | North America | United States |
Canada | ||
Mexico | ||
Geography | Europe | Germany |
United Kingdom | ||
France | ||
Italy | ||
Spain | ||
Rest of Europe | ||
Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
Japan | ||
India | ||
Australia | ||
South Korea | ||
Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
Geography | Middle East and Africa | GCC |
South Africa | ||
Rest of Middle East and Africa | ||
Geography | South America | Brazil |
Argentina | ||
Rest of South America |
mHealth Market Research FAQs
How big is the Mobile Health Market?
The Mobile Health Market size is expected to reach USD 82.29 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 26.03% to reach USD 261.67 billion by 2029.
What is the current Mobile Health Market size?
In 2024, the Mobile Health Market size is expected to reach USD 82.29 billion.
Who are the key players in Mobile Health Market?
Medtronic PLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Johnson & Johnson and Samsung are the major companies operating in the Mobile Health Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Mobile Health Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Mobile Health Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Mobile Health Market.
What years does this Mobile Health Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Mobile Health Market size was estimated at USD 60.87 billion. The report covers the Mobile Health Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Mobile Health Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What are the key challenges faced in the Mobile Health Market?
The key challenges faced in the Mobile Health Market are a) Building trust with users regarding data collection, storage, and usage practices remains a challenge b) Addressing the digital divide and ensuring inclusivity in mobile health solutions is crucial
What are the key challenges faced in the Mobile Health Market?
The key challenges faced in the Mobile Health Market are a) Building trust with users regarding data collection, storage, and usage practices remains a challenge b) Addressing the digital divide and ensuring inclusivity in mobile health solutions is crucial
mHealth Industry Report
The global mHealth market is witnessing robust growth, driven by an increased adoption of mobile health technologies and applications. This growth is propelled by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, a demand for remote patient monitoring, and heightened awareness of mHealth solutions among patients and healthcare providers. The market thrives on innovation, offering a wide range of applications from disease management to wellness. Key segments like mHealth apps, monitoring services, and mobile operators are expanding with smartphone usage and internet access. Supported by favorable government policies and strategic industry collaborations, the mHealth market is set for promising expansion, overcoming challenges like privacy concerns, buoyed by technological advancements and a focus on personalized healthcare. For detailed statistics on market share and revenue growth, along with a forecast outlook, access industry insights through a free report PDF download from Mordor Intelligence™.