• Electronic medical records (EMR) market value to increase from $10.6 billion in 2012 to $17 billion by 2017
• EMRs can “provide opportunities to enhance productivity, capture profits and improve clinical outcomes,” says analyst

The market for EMRs is set to experience rapid growth over the coming years, with EMR peer group value estimated to climb from approximately $10.6 billion in 2012 to $17 billion by 2017, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8 percent, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company?s new report* estimates that McKesson had the largest healthcare information technology software and services revenue in 2012, with $3,300 million, placing it as the EMR market leader. McKesson is followed by Cerner and Allscripts, which achieved revenues of $2,666 million and $1,477 million, respectively. According to GlobalData, this rapid EMR market growth is due to incentives offered under the American Relief and Recovery Act of 2009, which delivers opportunities for providers to transform unstructured, paper-based data into electronic digitized information that can be shared across the entire care industry. Some have expressed concerns about the loss of this data, were it to happen, and the impact that would have. However, services such as Secure Data Recovery exist for the purpose of helping when these scenarios arise, offering extra security and peace of mind. Adam Dion, GlobalData’s analyst covering Industry Dynamics, says, “Physicians are selecting and implementing EMRs that meet federal requirements for meaningful use, and which also fit their practices and provide opportunities to enhance productivity, capture profits and improve clinical outcomes.” In addition to providing platforms for sharing patient information, GlobalData states that EMR vendors are offering Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions to physician practices to bridge the gap between clinical and financial information. Dion says, “One of the many RCM solutions is GE Healthcare?s Centricity Business, which supports traditional reimbursement models for greater profitability and efficiency by standardizing all clinical and administrative staff onto the same financial platform. “With the ever-changing world of healthcare regulations and reimbursement schedules, hospitals and health systems need solutions with the flexibility to handle diverse billing needs,” Dion concludes. PharmaSphere: Healthcare IT Software and Services Report – Vertical Market Analysis of Leading IT Business Process Outsourcing and Electronic Medical Record Vendors Notes to Editors This report discusses the various platforms, service models, and go-to-market strategies of the major players in the Information Technology Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) markets. It also provides an assessment of vendor strategies, outsourcing agreements, significant deals and corporate developments, and contract vehicles signed by these BPO and EMR firms over the past three years. This report was built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis conducted by GlobalData’s team of industry experts. For guidelines on how to cite GlobalData, please see: http://www.globaldata.com/QuotingGlobalData.aspx About GlobalData GlobalData is a leading global research and consulting firm offering advanced analytics to help clients make better, more informed decisions every day. Our research and analysis is based on the expert knowledge of over 700 qualified business analysts and 25,000 interviews conducted with industry insiders every year, enabling us to offer the most relevant, reliable and actionable strategic business intelligence available for a wide range of industries. For more information, please contact our Press Office on +44 (0)1204 543 537 or at [email protected].