Beyond product offerings, it also positions Medtech companies to help hospitals and health systems transition to the future of health through services.
The term “digital twin” refers to the digital version of a physical device or process. By bridging the physical and the virtual worlds, data is transmitted seamlessly allowing the virtual entity to exist simultaneously with the physical device or process. Digital twins are emerging as virtual test beds for
possible solutions before they implement physical devices. These computer-based models are fed individual and population data and mimic the electrical and physical properties of an object.
Medical device companies are using this technology to simulate how their devices are being used in the
clinical setting.
In our view of the future of health, radically interoperable data is likely to play a huge role in transforming health care. Data from medical technologies such as wearables, remote monitors, and
sensors will be standardized, stored, updated, and aggregated with other sources of information such as social media platforms, retailers, and electronic health records.
The combined data will create a complete personal profile that physicians and health systems can use to help ensure that
I deliver health services in an appropriate fashion.
5. Digital health will encompass solutions across the care continuum
In- Home
Community
In- Hospital
Home Medical
Devices
Peripherals
On- Body
Wearables
Assistive
Exoskeletons
Digital
Assistants
Smart
Devices
Activity
Monitoring
Consultations/
Coaching
Emergency
Response
Intelligence
Supply Chain
Logistics
Mobility
In-Clinic
Lab on a
Chip
Diagnostic and
nursing Robots
Automated
Kiosks Ambulatory
Therapies
Smart
OR
Open Surgery
Hand held Medical Assist
Tech
Connected
Equipment
RTLS
Analytics/
Informatics
Storage Machine
Learning
Cyber-
security
Inter-
operability
Decision
Support
A connected ecosystem of sensors and devices on andaround
the individual serve the function of:
• Capture & Measure
• Identify
• Stratify Risks
• Inform
• Make Decision
• Take Action
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10. Technology enablers will support the paradigm shift to care delivery models in the future
5G
Analytics
and AI
Robotics and
automation
supporting
care assistance
Virtual
Reality
Cloud
infrastructure
and solutions
IoT
Cybersecurity
Decentralized Care
Delivery
Patient Experience and
Customer Focus
Preventive and
Wellness Focused
Cost Containment
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14. Select Vendors for Healthcare AI across Care Continuum
Screening & Diagnosis Post Care Management
Treatment
Applications
Top
Growth
Areas
Key
Companies
Early
Screening
Imaging and
Non-imaging
Diagnosis
Primary
Care
Support
Clinical
Decision
Support
Therapy
Planning
Surgical
Navigation &
Execution
Condition
Management
Patient
Engagement
Care
Coordination
Breast/ Lung
Cancer; Cardiac
disorders; Afib,
Mental health
Neuro; Stroke; AI apps;
Cardiac; Fertility; Chatbots;
Interactive
Neuro; stroke;
cardiac;
Diabetes; UTI Virtual avatars patient safety
Treatment
adherence;
integratedRPM;
End of life care
cardiac; surgical
patient safety navigation
Neuro; stroke; Robotic surgery; Diabetes,
Cardiac; mental robots;
health; cancer chatbots
Robear
Phase of Adoption Nascent Emerging Growth
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15. Select Vendors for Healthcare AI Powered Clinical Management Applications
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18. Segmenting Healthcare Robots
Source: Care Assistance and Pharma Automation Robots,
Patient
Positioner
Tool
Holders
Open Surgery
Assist
Radiosurgery
Surgical Robots
Minimally Invasive
Procedures
Person
Carrier Robot
Home Care
Servant
Robots
Medical Service
Delivery Robots
Social
Robots
Soft Robots
Intelligent Robot
Companions
Personal Service Robots
Assistive
Exoskeletons
Diagnostic
Robots
Nursing
Robotsin
Hospitals
Medical Robots
Rehabilitation
ExoskeletonRobots
Training
Robots
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21. 5G Is Now Being Implemented in Healthcare
“Rush University Medical Center plans to become the first hospital to use standards-based 5G (fifth-generation) in the U.S.,
ultimately bringing faster broadband speeds to support the innovative information technology that Rush currently is using
throughout the Rush System. Provided by AT&T, the 5G technology will be employed in various use cases aimed at improving
outcomes, increasing staff efficiency and enhancing the patientexperience.”
“Xiamen, in east China's Fujian Province, will build a 5G-based eye hospital for better patientexperience.
The 5G hospital will be jointly set up by Xiamen Eye Center of Xiamen University, Xiamen branch of China Telecom and the
tech giant Huawei, according to a cooperation agreement signed by the three sidesSunday.
In the future, online livestreaming eye surgeries, remote consultation of oculists and remote guidance of eye surgeries are key
areas to apply the technology, Zhang said.
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22. 5G Is Now Being Implemented in Healthcare (continued)
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24. Virtual Reality Use Cases
Reality technologies are on the cusp of disrupting the human-machine interface, giving rise to an entirely
new computing experience.
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25. Top Vendors in the XR Space
Phase of Adoption Nascent Emerging Growth
AR/VR
Applications
Top
Growth
Areas
Key
Companies
Patient Experience
Management
Treatment Planning
& Simulation
Surgical Navigation Telemedicine
VR based
Gamification Therapy
• Chronic Pain Management
• Ortho Rehabilitation; Physical
Therapy
• Mental Health
• Tele-surgery
• Patient
Monitoring
• MRI/ CT Scans
• Distraction therapy
• Surgical andmedical
training
• Treatment simulation
• Joint replacement
Surgery
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27. In 2025, cloud platforms will have a high demand and critical functions will
depend on them for scale-ups
Current Drivers
Cost
Containment
Data
Management
Business
Process
Innovation
Industry
Collaboration
Applications in 2025
Imaging Informatics
Real World Data and
Analytics
Population Health
Management
Health Data Continuity
Telemedicine
Storage and archiving of very
sensitive, patient data
RWD is becoming very
important for pharma and med-
tech players
Collation and analysis of de-
identified patient data from
disparate sources
Collation and analysis of de-
identified patient data from
disparate sources
Providers will be keen on
investing in cloud based
telemedicine solutions
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33. Cybersecurity will be an essential component for digital health services characterized
by integration and flexi-plans for users
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34. Focus Points - Agenda
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Recap of Digital Health Ecosystem of 2025 &
Identify Key Digital Health MarketParticipants
Select Success Stories
Recognize Regional Innovation Hotspots&
Trends
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35. Defining Digital Health Success
What does Success mean for a Digital Health Solution?
$
SAVINGS
PATIENT
OUTCOMES
OPERATIONAL
EFFICIENCY
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39. Focus Points - Agenda
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Recap of Digital Health Ecosystem of 2025 &
Identify Key Digital Health MarketParticipants
Select Success Stories
Recognize Regional Innovation Hotspots &
Trends
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40. Innovation Hotspot – US
Regional Trends and Highlights
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41. Innovation Hotspot – Western Europe
Regional Trends and Highlights
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42. Innovation Hotspot – Central & Eastern Europe
Regional Trends and Highlights
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43. Innovation Hotspot – Emerging Markets
Regional Trends and Highlights
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44. Geographical variations and maturity
Estonia, Finland and Denmark lead in terms of percentage of individuals who have adoptede-
health solutions.
Global Digital Health Hotspots
Represents high
adoption of digital
health tools by
individuals in a
country
United
States
Japan
South
Korea
China
Spain
United
Kingdom
Estonia
Denmark
Finland
Sweden
Slovenia
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45. Focus Points - Agenda
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Recap of Digital Health Ecosystem of 2025 &
Identify Key Digital Health MarketParticipants
Select Success Stories
Recognize Regional Innovation Hotspots&
Trends
Learn About Global Academic Hubs for Digital
Health
1
2
3
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Key Takeaways
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46. Collaboration between academia, industry and government nurtures the medical
technology industry by providing the platform for clinically led innovation
• Research and development of digital health
devices faces several challenges such as
financial constraints, long lead times to
bring the product to market, and even a lack of
viable business models.
• This has motivated several stakeholders in the
industry to reconsider collaborative approaches
to technology innovation.
• Best examples for medical device innovation
are seen where collaborators each uses their
core competence. For instance, the clinical
community provides end user input and
professional opinion, academia powers
innovation with its research, and industry
participants with their manufacturing
prowess. This is also supported by
governments and regional authorities through a
favourable business environment and through
research support.
Triple Helix Model of Academia-Industry-
Government Collaboration
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47. Globally, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign is a leading example of clinically led
innovative academic hub
• Numerous academic institutions in the US are innovatingin
the digital health space, making it a leading global
destination for digital health R&D. Stanford Byers Center
for Biodesign is a leading example of clinically led
innovation that has benefited immensely from effective
partnerships between academia and the health technology
industry.
• By offering innovation fellowships and training
programs, students and research fellows are encouraged
to benefit from the facilities provided by the Stanford
Institutions for engineering, design and business to
create innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.
These innovators-in-training are supported to take their
solution to the next level, whether via start-up, corporate
investment, or other implementation channels by using
their worldwide network of innovators.
• To date, the network has attracted an overall investment of
$453 million and 32 health technology companies have
been formed from fellowshipprojects.
• Canada has its own „Digital Health Hub
(DGH)‟, which is a conglomeration of
Simon Fraser University, Fraser Health,
City of Surrey and many others within
the emerging Surrey Innovation
Boulevard.
• The various programs running in the DGH
are focused on mobile solutions, cloud
computing and computer aided
diagnosis.
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48. Europe has several academic hubs that are leading in digital health innovation
• The prominent medical innovation clusters in Europe are scattered around the Grand Est area of France, Medical
Valley in Nurnberg and Tuttlingen in Germany, Emilia-Romagna of Italy, Galway in Ireland, BioRegion of Catalonia,
in Spain, Canton Zurich in Switzerland and the “golden triangle” between London, Cambridge and Oxford in the
United Kingdom.
• The Asia-Pacific region is not far behind in establishing
Medical technology hubs.
• Examples include the Biopolis, biomedical sciences research
and development (R&D) hub in Singapore, Japan Agencyfor
Medical Research and Development (AMED) and China
Center for mHealth Innovation (CCmHI).
While clinical led innovation and academic partnerships can drive research, medical technology innovation
clusters provide the infrastructure, facilities and opportunity to attract investment from industry.
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