2013-02-17 14:19:58 - New Medical Devices research report from Espicom Business Intelligence is now available from Fast Market Research

Espicom’s in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year.
Switzerland represents a very rich market.

The medical equipment & supplies market is estimated to be approximately US$4.7 billion in 2011, which is comparable to Australia. Per capita spending is the highest in the world by some margin at US$592.


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The cost of health insurance is continuing to rise in 2011. Health insurance premiums have risen an average of 6.5%, or SFr 22.8 per month for 2011. Insurance rose 4.5% in Q1 2010 in relation to Q1 2009 and 12.4% over Q1 2008. The biggest rise for Q1 2010 was in ambulatory hospital treatments (up 9.7%) and the highest costs were for hospital stays. Basic health insurance coverage costs per person which is compulsory in Switzerland were SFr 3,138 in 2009 (+3.1% over 2008). Some families are finding it difficult to pay the monthly contributions.

In June 2010, the council approved the introduction of a tariff system for compulsory health insurance, which will be rolled out from 2012. This new income stream will go towards hospital financing which has been increasing sharply for the past few years.
Healthcare provision is largely decentralised, and paid for through a combination of public and private insurance. Hospitals, clinics and physicians are used to investing in the latest techniques and equipment, although an increasing culture of cost awareness is spreading throughout the healthcare system.
Domestic manufacturing of medical devices is very strong in Switzerland, especially in the orthopaedics sector. The country is one of the world’s leading exporters of devices in this sector.
Although Switzerland remains outside of the European Union, medical device regulations were officially aligned with European Law in March 2010. Medical technology products which include CT scans, diagnostic tests for medical implants such as pacemakers and artificial joints, are the subject of free trade between the EU and Switzerland.
A revision to the Federal Law on Technical Barriers to Trade (LETC) and an execution order came into effect from 1st July 2010. The LETC in Switzerland operates under the principle of the “Cassis de Dijon This means that products legally marketed in the EU or the EEA, will in principle be able to circulate freely in Switzerland without further checks.

Includes 3 quarterly updated outlook reports!

Partial Table of Contents:

Executive Summary
Key Background Data
Geographic
Political
Economic
Healthcare System
New Tariff Structure Introduced for Compulsory Health Insurance
Primary Health Care Initiatives Announced
Health Expenditure
Marke t De velopments
Minimal Import Growth in 2012
Positive Market Growth Expected in 2012
FSO Releases Health Spending Data
Me dical Marke t Analysis
Overview
The Market in 2012
Past Performance 2007-11
Future Performance 2012-17
The Swiss Market for Consumables
The Swiss Market for Diagnostic Imaging
The Swiss Market for Dental Products
The Swiss Market for Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
The Swiss Market for Patient Aids
The Swiss Market for Other Medical Devices
Annual Imports
Consumables
Diagnostic Imaging Apparatus
Dental Products
Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
Patient Aids
Other Medical Products
Monthly Import Analysis
Annual Exports
Consumables
Diagnostic Imaging Apparatus
Dental Products
Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
Patient Aids
Other Medical Products
Monthly Export Analysis
Domes tic Production
Trade Association
FASMED
Domes tic Manufacturing
Local Manufacturers
Ameda AG
AO ASIF Foundation
AVL Medical Instruments
Baitella AG
Bernafon AG
Centerpulse
Derungs Licht AG
Disetronic Group
Haag-Streit International
Hamilton Medical AG
Hamo AG
Ivoclar-Vivadent
Mathys Medical Group
Medela AG
Nouvag AG
Schiller AG
Sodem Systems AG
Synthes Inc. (formerly Synthes Stratec, Stratec Medical)
Phonak
Swissray
Unimed
Other Manufacturers
Multinational Activity
Access ing the Marke t
Distribution
Medical Device Regulations
Methodology & Sources
Trade Code Classifications
Methodology
Sources
List of Tables
Espicom Analysis of the Swiss Medical Market, 2012
SWOT Analysis of the Swiss Medical Device Market, 2012
Key Economic Projections, 2012-2017
Summary of Key Data, 2006-2011
Health Expenditure by Suppliers of Goods & Services, 2007-2010 (SFr Millions)
Swiss Medical Device Market, Key Ratios, 2012
Swiss Medical Device Market by Category, 2012
Projected Medical Device Market, 2012-17

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