BCC Research: PPACA, Demand In Emerging Markets Shape Growth In Healthcare For Foreseable Future

The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (PPACA) of 2010, will have a significant impact on the market for various medical and assistive technologies. Among its other provisions, the new law imposes a tax on medical devices such as prosthetic limbs, pacemakers, and wheelchairs which will increase the cost of these devices and may decrease their use.

Wellesley, Mass. (PRWEB) - The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (PPACA) of 2010, will have a significant impact on the market for various medical and assistive technologies. Among its other provisions, the new law imposes a tax on medical devices such as prosthetic limbs, pacemakers, and wheelchairs which will increase the cost of these devices and may decrease their use. Additionally, PPACA contains various other provisions that could have a significant impact on the market for assistive technologies, particularly through changes in Medicare. However, demand for medical and healthcare services, including therapeutic and diagnostic screenings, is expected to rise dramatically in the emerging markets as more individuals acquire coverage and the global economy continues to improve.

Medical device manufacturers, diagnostic developers, and individuals must understand these developments in order to capture new opportunities in both domestic and international markets. BCC Research's technical market research reports provide invaluable insights into this dynamic market.

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Gain an overview of a wide range of healthcare market segments, including medical devices, diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and other emerging technologies.
Analyze five-year market trends with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2013 to 2018.
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Assess the impact of industry standards and governmental regulations on both the regional and global markets.
Review comprehensive company profiles of the top industry players and relative market shares for leading companies.

BCC Research's technical healthcare market research reports are intended for marketing and management executives within the medical device industry, suppliers to this industry, venture capital professionals interested in exploring commercialization opportunities, and anyone else who wishes to understand how market factors and technologies interact in this industry.

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