The global electronic medical records market Growth Accelerated by Increased Adoption in Developing Nations
The electronic medical records (EMR) system aids in
maintaining digital medical records of patients instead of traditional paper
records. EMRs assist clinicians in easy access to comprehensive medical
history, improves quality of care, reduces medical errors, and enhances
efficiency. The growing need for integrated healthcare systems and initiatives
by governments worldwide to promote EMR adoption is propelling the electronic
medical records market growth.
The global electronic medical records market is estimated to
be valued at US$ 18,040.5 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.5%
over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published
by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends driving the growth of electronic
medical records market is increased adoption in developing nations. Various
developing countries are vigorously working towards digitalizing their
healthcare infrastructure and promoting EMR adoption. For instance, governments
in nations such as India, Brazil, China, and countries in the Middle East have
launched several initiatives such as subsidies, incentives for EMR
implementation, healthcare modernization programs, and investments in
telehealth to modernize their healthcare systems. This has considerably
increased EMR adoption rate in developing regions. These initiatives are
expected to continue over the forecast period and significantly contribute to
the growth of the overall electronic medical records market.
Segment Analysis
The global electronic medical records market is dominated by acute EMR sub
segment, accounting for over 35% of the total market share. Acute EMR is
designed to manage clinical information of patients requiring short-term
treatment. They are widely used across hospitals and clinics to easily record,
store, track and maintain health records of short-term patients. Features such
as real-time updates, clinical decision support, ability to share records
across departments and compliance with regulatory requirements have made acute
EMR the most preferred sub segment.
Key Takeaways
The global electronic medical records market is expected to witness high growth
over the forecast period supported by rising government spending to digitalize healthcare
facilities and increasing adoption of EHR systems by healthcare providers to
improve patient outcomes. The global electronic medical records market is
estimated to be valued at US$ 18,040.5 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a
CAGR of 8.5% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030.
North America dominated the market in 2023 with over 40%
share. Government incentives for implementing EMR systems and heavy investments
by private healthcare companies to provide advanced healthcare services are
boosting adoption in the region. Europe is expected to witness considerable
growth during 2023-2030, driven by increasing healthcare spending across UK,
Germany, France and Italy.
Key players operating in the electronic medical
records market are GE Healthcare, Epic Systems Corporation, McKesson
Corporation, Cerner Corporation, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.,
Computer Programs and System Inc., Medical Information Technology, Inc., Next
Gen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, and Greenway Health, LLC. GE Healthcare
holds leading position in acute EMR sub segment with its Centricity platform
installed across major hospitals globally. Epic Systems Corporation is a
dominant player in ambulatory EMR domain with over 30% market share in the US.
McKesson Corporation provides comprehensive solutions for ambulatory as well as
acute care settings.

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