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Smart Cards - Current Trends,Developments and Future Prospects in Healthcare IndustryProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: HBS Consulting Published: January 2004 Product Code: R503-31 Description This report takes a global view of the market, detailing some non-European schemes that are viewed as particularly significant. These include reports from the USA, where the addition of commercial applications to health insurance cards is being considered and Thailand where a healthcare function may well be added to the new Thai ID card. Canadian and Australian initiatives are also examined in depth.
This latest strategic review from HBS Consulting places information about health cards within the overall context of smart card activity in Europe and of general trends within healthcare provision in Europe. Thanks to extensive primary research it features in depth information about specific schemes from their operators and it comments on specific trends within the industry, often from the point of view of existing suppliers. Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary Applications The Eeurope Smart Card (Eesc) Initiative Technology Pki The Market Opportunity 2 Introduction 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Project Objectives 2.3 Methodology 2.4 Geographic Scope 2.5 Respondent Population 3 Smart Cards - An Overview 3.1 A Brief Guide To Smart Card Technology Types Of Smart Card Typical Memory Sizes Alternative Card Types Card Interfaces Card Software Multi-Application Cards Java Card Multos 3.2 Markets For Smart Cards - Sector Activity And Commonality With Healthcare Applications Mobile Communications Banking Mass Transit Id Card Systems 4 Why Does The Healthcare Industry Need Smart Cards? 4.1 The Healthcare Industry Today Cost Escalation Quality Expectations Lack Of Cohesion And Anachronistic Practices Technological Factors Within The Healthcare Sector Political Factors 4.2 How Can Smart Cards Help? 4.3 A Historical Overview Of Smart Cards In Healthcare 4.4 Planning A System Interoperability 4.5 Standardisation Activities 5 Country Survey 5.1 European Health Card Schemes Austria Belgium Sis - Social Identity Card Czech Republic Macha/Macha Ii Finland France Sesam Vitale Carte De Professionnel De Sante Versichertenkarte German Professional Card Saxtelemed Gesundheitscard International The Netherlands Other Schemes In The Netherlands Traumaweb Zorg En Zekerheid Norway Helsekort For Gravide Slovenia Health Insurance Card Spain Sweden United Kingdom Other European Systems 5.2 Smart Cards In Healthcare Outside Europe United States Canada Taiwan Australia 6 European Commission Activity On Healthcards 6.1 European Health Insurance Card Existing Projects 6.2 Eeurope 7 The European Market Situation For Smart Cards In Healthcare 7.1 Market Size 7.2 Market Challenges Legal Issues Political Issues Organisational Issues 7.3 Systems Considerations Security Trends Multi-Application Potential Card Costs Interoperability 8 Smart Card Systems And Their Suppliers 8.1 Card Systems - The Overall Picture 8.2 The Smart Card Value Chain 8.3 Supplier Tactics Local Focus Joint Ventures 8.4 The Card Manufacturers 9 Strategic Recommendations 9.1 The Future Market For Smart Card Systems In Healthcare In Europe 9.2 Impact Of Card Technology Change On The Healthcare Market For Cards 9.3 Implementation Lessons The Slovenian Experience 9.4 Strategic Recommendations Organisational Issues Systems Development Considerations Supply Strategies |
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