Emerging mhealth: paths for growth. 7 June 2012

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1 Emerging mhealth: paths for growth 7 June 2012

2 Contents 1 Executive summary 2 mhealth maturity scorecard 3 Key findings 4 Country breakdown of key data 5 Key global contacts 2

3 1. Executive Summary 3

4 Executive summary Goal of the report Report assesses the market opportunities and challenges for mhealth from the perspective of patients, payers, and providers EIU report, commissioned by, with analysis from Key findings Expectations are high for mhealth from patients, providers and payers Significant differences in adoption among emerging and developed nations Consumers are ready to adopt mobile health faster than the health industry is ready to adapt Solutions, not technology, are the key to success 4

5 About the research Report surveys covered patients, physicians and payers 1 A patient survey with over 1,000 respondents with a broad distribution of economic backgrounds, ages, levels of education and states of health A physicians survey with 433 physicians public and private sector, urban vs. rural, wide range of years in experience A payer survey with 345 respondents roughly evenly divided between public and private sector and 55% are C-suite or above 20 in-depth interviews with key experts The survey included 10 countries: Brazil China Denmark Germany India South Spain Turkey UK US Africa 5

6 2. mhealth readiness scorecard 6

7 mhealth scorecard methodology Provides an overview of the countries surveyed and the maturity of their mhealth market through four key pillars. Each pillar is further divided into eight dimensions to support the findings Survey questions are grouped into the eight dimensions Each country receives a score per pillar and dimension, and an overall score Overall Score - Maturity of the market Four Pillars 1. Awareness and openness for mhealth 2. Regulatory, reimbursement and business model 3. Technology 4. Impact Eight Dimensions 1.1 Encouraging environment 2.1 Reimbursement and business model 3.1 Access and security 4.1 Institutional 1.2 Current use of mhealth 2.2 Encouraging regulatory and legal environment Source: analysis based on EIU research, Interoperability 4.2 Healthcare system 7

8 The scorecard is based on the survey of patients, physicians and patients and scores from 10 (mature) to 1 (immature) Scorecard framework Data analysis Normalisation of data Dimension score calculation Pillar and overall score calculation Apply scorecard framework about the mhealth market based on eight dimensions Collect and analyse data from doctor/payer survey patient survey expert interviews Normalise data on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most mature Calculate the scores for each of the eight dimensions Calculate the score for the four pillars and the overall score 8

9 Emerging markets lead the way in mhealth, followed by the US as the most mature market Overall score South Africa India Brazil US Spain China Germany UK Turkey Denmark Awareness and openness for mhealth Regulatory environment, reimbursement and business model Technology Impact 10 most mature 1 immature Source: analysis based on EIU research,

10 First pillar: Awareness and openness for mhealth Detailed scores India China Brazil South Africa Encouraging environment Current use of mhealth Spain Turkey Germany US Denmark UK 10 most mature 1 immature The emerging markets score high in doctors encouraging patients to use mhealth as well as patients using mhealth solutions The most established mhealth market today, the US, scores very low in awareness and openness of mhealth. The same could be said of the UK. Reasons may be due to physicians who are already using mhealth are more aware of its possible drawbacks Source: analysis based on EIU research,

11 Second pillar: Regulatory environment, reimbursement and business model Detailed scores South Africa Spain Brazil UK Germany Denmark India Turkey US China Reimbursement and business model Encouraging regulatoryand legal environment 10 most mature 1 immature Developed and emerging countries have no significant differences on reimbursement, and the regulatory and legal environment According to survey respondents, too few proven business models and an unsupportive regulatory environment are key barriers to mhealth China s score is the lowest for both dimensions in this pillar, with 83% indicating there are too few proven business models (survey average is 64%) Source: analysis based on EIU research,

12 Third pillar: Technology Detailed scores Denmark US Germany South Africa Access and security Interoperability UK Spain Turkey Brazil China India 10 most mature 1 immature In technology, the developed markets e.g., US, Denmark or Germany are ahead The higher smartphone penetration, a much higher emphasis on interoperability with existing systems, as well as a more advanced access and security features lead to a perception of high readiness for mhealth from a technological point of view Source: analysis based on EIU research,

13 Fourth pillar: Impact Detailed scores India China US South Africa Impact on institution Impact on Healthcare system Brazil UK Turkey Spain Germany Denmark 10 most mature 1 immature The emerging markets and the US score high in this pillar The impact on institutions is measured by the expected impact on medical care, on the relationships with patients and on internal operations. For example, 92% of physicians in India expected a noticeable effect of mhealth in 3 years. In Denmark, only 80% believe this is the case The impact on healthcare can be illustrated by the following figure: 52% of physicians in India believe the widespread adoption of mhealth is inevitable, vs. 34% in Denmark Source: analysis based on EIU research,

14 3. Top ten findings of the survey 14

15 Finding #1 mhealth could enable a disruptive move from doctor-directed care towards a more personalised, consumer- oriented model 46% of surveyed patients expect more convenient access to healthcare providers through mhealth Patients believe that mhealth offers them convenient access to providers as well as the possibility to reduce their own healthcare costs 50% Reduce own healthcare costs Access to a greater choice of applications Access better quality healthcare Manage a particular medical condition Manage aspects of my life from my mobile phone Driver for patients 30% 20% 10% 0% Drivers Convenient access to provider Ability to obtain information Encouragement from my healthcare provider Encouragement from my healthcare payer Greater control over own health Source: analysis based on EIU research,

16 Finding #2 Patients with health issues are most likely to use mhealth products and services 82% Patients with chronic diseases like diabetes are better informed about mhealth, more likely to be using mhealth services and more likely to pay for them of patients with poorly managed conditions engage in some sort of mhealth (vs. 64% survey average) 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 49% mhealth adoption for patients with chronic diseases vs. survey average 62% 74% 64% 82% 79% Familarity with term Engage in mhealth mhealth Survey average Patients with poorly managed conditions Healthcare spending >30% of income 47% 72% 68% Currently use 1 or more apps Source: analysis based on EIU research,

17 Finding #3 Patients are highly price sensitive, mainly because they think healthcare payers should bear the costs Patients in emerging markets are willing to pay more than those in developed ones likely reflecting the 20% higher proportion of all healthcare costs they have to pay themselves Patients willingness to pay of patients in emerging countries would pay more than $5 annually for an mhealth service, vs. 10% in developed countries 60% 20% 0% 44% 33% 30% 27% 20% 20% 16% 10% Nothing Up to $1 per year Between $1-$5 per year More than $5 per year Developed countries Emerging countries Source: analysis based on EIU research,

18 Finding #4 Payers and to a lower extent physicians see the potential for improving quality of care and reduced costs... Payers seem more optimistic about the potential for mhealth in promoting better health through greater (1 of 2) patient involvement in care and reduced healthcare costs of payers encourage patients to monitor their condition through mhealth (vs. 25% of physicians) Lower overall cost of care for patients Reduction in administrative 30% time for medical personnel 20% Encouragement by regulators Ubiquity of smartphones Drivers for physicians and Payers 10% 0% Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 Easier access to care Reach previously unreachable patients Improved quality of care More efficient internal processes Opportunity to provide new Patient expectations/demand services Expectation of medical personnel Medical Doctor Payers 18

19 (2 of 2) Finding #4 but physicians are concerned that mhealth will make patients too independent 44% Patients are aware of this reluctance among physicians. 60% of active users of mhealth say that patients and technology companies are more interested in mhealth than physicians Barriers for physicians and payers of physicians are worried that mhealth will make patients too independent Lack of information on mhealth Culture of medical professionals Privacy and security issues Other areas needing investment 30% 20% 10% 0% Existing reimbursement structure Lack of compatibility Lack of evidence Lack of necessary technology Lack of interest by key users Regulatory and legal barriers Medical Doctor Payers Source: analysis based on EIU research,

20 Finding #5 Payers are more likely to cover mhealth services than physicians are to provide them 70% of payers plan to pay for mobile access to EMR in the next three years, but only 55% of physicians plan to offer this service Physicians frequently cite existing payment structures as a barrier to their greater deployment of mhealth yet reimbursement seems to be less an issue among payers than expected Services doctor plan to offer and payer plan to pay for in the next three years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 47% 65% Text-based 83% 71% 73% 67% 69% 68% 68% 69% Telephone Administrative comm. Doctors plan to offer Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring Payers plan to pay for 66% 61% General health data 55% 70% Access EMR remotely 20

21 Finding #6 Emerging markets will lead the way in mhealth (1 of 2) 61% mhealth is less disruptive to healthcare in emerging markets because for a majority, it is not a substitution to care but rather the only access High patient expectations in emerging countries: mhealth will change how of surveyed patients in emerging markets are aware of term mobile health (vs. 37% in developed markets) 80% 60% 20% 0% I seek information on health issues Providers send me general information I manage overall health Developed markets Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 I measure and share my vital health data I manage my medication I manage any chronic conditions Emerging markets I communicate with my provider Providers monitor my condition and compliance 21

22 Finding #6 Emerging markets will lead the way in mhealth (2 of 2) 43% More mhealth services are covered by payers in emerging markets than in developed countries Services payers have already begun to pay for of payers in emerging markets pay or plan to pay for telephone (vs. 29% in developed markets) 50% 45% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 29% 43% Telephone 24% 21% Video 23% 37% 38% 34% Text based Administrative comm. Developed markets 33% 23% 23% Remote Patient Monitoring 35% General health data Emerging markets 25% 39% Access EMR remotely Source: analysis based on EIU research,

23 Finding #7 A tale of two countries India and the UK (1 of 2) 0.6 For India, mhealth address pressing healthcare needs; for the UK, it is an added luxury Drivers for patients 70% physicians per 1,000 inhabitants are practicing in India (vs. 2.2 per 1,000 in the UK) 60% 50% 30% 20% 10% 0% Reduce own healthcare costs Convenient access to provider Ability to obtain Greater control information over own health India UK Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 Access better quality healthcare Encouragement from my healthcare provider Encouragement from healthcare payer 23

24 Finding #7 A tale of two countries India and the UK (2 of 2) 88% of India respondents do engage in mhealth activity (vs. just 52% of UK respondents) Lower cost for patients is the leading driver of mhealth in India, whereas the reduction of administrative time is a leading concern of physicians in the UK with the NHS system. Ubiquity of smartphones Drivers for physicians and payers Lower overall cost of care for patients Reduction in 50% administrative time for Easier access to care medical personnel 30% Encouragement by Reach previously regulators 20% unreachable patients 10% Opportunity to provide new services Expectation of medical personnel 0% Improved quality of care More efficient internal processes Patient expectations/demand India Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 UK 24

25 (1 of 2) Finding #8 Focus on solutions, not technology 64% To create real value and identify business models, companies must focus on solutions that address the needs of stakeholders (payer, provider, patients) directly of physicians and payers say mhealth has exciting possibilities but too few proven business models Exciting possibilities, but too few business models 6% 30% 64% Source: analysis based on EIU research, 2012 Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree 25

26 (2 of 2) Finding #8 Focus on solutions, not technology 48% of surveyed patients who have used an mhealth app discontinued it after the first six months Immense high dropout rates illustrates the need for engaging, integrated, interoperable, and intelligent apps Integrated Integrated into existing healthcare plans, personal lifestyles, and clinical process Utilizes multiple technologies Interoperability Incorporated into Allscripts electronic health record system Enables data from app to be accessed by physicians through EHR Intelligent App provides real time alerts and intelligent guidance for users based on data inputted Doctors receive clear, actionable data that they can use as a basis for recommendations Example for Six Success principles: WellDoc Diabetes manager Socialized Improves treatment and medication while providing personal coaching, direct physician support, and caregiver linkage Outcome Oriented Demonstrated clinical success in trials Demonstrated economic success in the reduction of health care costs Engaging Patients can configure settings, messaging, tonality, and interaction modes Source: analysis based on EIU research,

27 Finding #9 Technology still presents challenges for mhealth adopters 47% Lack of interoperability, standards and integration into existing IT-systems impedes uptake of the fragmented mhealth market of surveyed physicians say that mhealth applications they use will not work with their organisation s IT 60% 20% 0% mhealth services used by physicians/ payers integrated into... 53% IT systems of my organisation 37% IT systems of local hospitals and clinics Source: analysis based on EIU research, % IT system of the national healthcare system 23% IT systems accessible by colleagues in other organisations 15% Health data systems that patients can access directly 27

28 Finding #10 Regulators could encourage advances in mhealth, but the survey shows otherwise 45% Surveyed physicians and payers see little encouragement for mhealth by regulators, due to regulatory and legal barriers mhealth advances are being held up by regulation created for older technologies that does not translate well to newer ones of physicians and payers think mhealth advances are held up by regulation 43% 12% 45% Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Source: analysis based on EIU research,

29 4. Country breakdown 29

30 (1 of 2) Overview of key data 1 Expectation of physicians and healthcare payers about the widespread adoption of mhealth 33% 11% 56% Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree 2 3 Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years Patients Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients Drivers Reduce own healthcare costs Convenient access to provider and physicians (including average of the peer group) Access better quality 22% Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 59% 49% 91% 69% 70% 74% 60% 65% Text based Telephone Video Administrative comm. healthcare Doctors plan to offer 29% 34% 52% 54% 52% 0% 20% 60% 80% 66% Brazil 71% 65% Emerging countries (excl. Brazil) Barriers Cost 55% 48% Lack of relevant 36% applications 39% Lack of knowledge 31% about services 44% 0% 20% 60% 78% 75% 60% 51% Drug Remote General health Access EMR adherence Patient data remotely Monitoring Payers plan to reimburse Doctor Drivers Barriers Easier access to care 28% 49% Lack of compatibility 24% Patient expectations/demand 31% 25% Privacy and security issues 37% 35% Reach previously unreachable patients 31% 32% Culture of medical professionals 37% 29% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% 30

31 (1 of 2) Brazil - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 11% Agree 33% 56% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 59% 49% 91% 69% 70% 74% 60% 65% 80% 66% 71% 65% 78% 75% 60% 51% 20% 0% Text-based Telephone Video Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

32 (2 of 2) Brazil - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients Brazil Emerging countries (excl. Brazil) Drivers Barriers Reduce own healthcare costs 52% 54% Cost 55% 48% Convenient access to provider 34% 52% Lack of relevant applications 36% 39% Access better quality healthcare 29% 22% Lack of knowledge about services 31% 44% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers Easier access to care 28% 49% Lack of compatibility 24% Patient expectations/demand 31% 25% Privacy and security issues 37% 35% Reach previously unreachable patients 31% 32% Culture of medical professionals 29% 37% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

33 (1 of 2) China - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 15% 5% Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree 80% Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 120% 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 100% 89% 97% 69% Text-based Telephone 90% 67% Video 100% 91% 97% 97% 97% 85% 89% 94% 77% 81% Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

34 (2 of 2) China - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients China Emerging countries (excl. China) Drivers Barriers Convenient access to provider 45% 49% Cost 35% 53% Reduce own healthcare costs 36% 58% Lack of relevant applications 31% Ability to obtain information 31% 30% Lack of knowledge about services 28% 45% 0% 20% 60% 80% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers More efficient internal processes 26% 44% Existing reimbursement structure 25% 49% Improved quality of care 27% 38% Lack of necessary technology 38% 34% Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel 33% 27% Privacy and security issues 38% 34% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

35 (1 of 2) Denmark - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 7% Agree 30% 63% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 71% 58% 55% Text-based Telephone 65% 42% Video 84% 58% Administrative comm. 58% 60% 58% 60% 48% 45% 49% 48% Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

36 (2 of 2) Denmark - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients Denmark Developed countries (excl. Denmark) Drivers Barriers Ability to obtain information 27% 33% Cost 47% 48% Access better quality healthcare 25% 30% Lack of knowledge about services 39% 47% Reduce own healthcare costs 29% 35% Lack of relevant applications 36% 30% 0% 20% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers Reach previously unreachable patients 21% 42% Regulatory and legal barriers 23% 44% Easier access to care 33% 33% Lack of information on mhealth 27% 42% Improved quality of care 31% 44% Culture of medical professionals 22% 36% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

37 (1 of 2) Germany - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 13% 33% Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree 53% Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 31% 77% 70% 67% Text based Telephone 25% 50% Video 71% 63% Administrative comm. 70% 70% 61% 61% Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring 55% 39% General health data 27% 80% Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

38 (2 of 2) Germany - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients Germany Developed countries (excl. Germany) Drivers Barriers Reduce own healthcare costs 32% 41% Lack of knowledge about services 46% 39% Greater control over own health 30% 39% Cost 50% Access better quality healthcare 31% 27% Privacy or security concerns 25% 38% Physicians 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Drivers Barriers Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel 32% 42% Privacy and security issues 36% 47% Improved quality of care 33% 43% Existing reimbursement structure 28% Patient expectations/demand 31% 24% Lack of necessary technology 31% 30% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

39 (1 of 2) India - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 9% Agree 31% 60% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 75% 73% 79% 73% 73% 73% 85% 65% 71% 83% 83% 78% 77% 73% 77% 77% 20% 0% Text-based Telephone Video Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

40 (2 of 2) India - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients India Emerging countries (excl. India) Drivers Barriers Reduce own healthcare costs 58.00% 52% Cost 53% 48% Convenient access to provider 55.00% 47% Lack of relevant applications 36% 47% Ability to obtain information 28% 40.00% My provider is unwilling to work with mhealth 19% 36% 0% 20% 60% 80% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers Lower overall cost of care for patients 23% 42% Lack of interest by key users 19% 37.50% Reach previously unreachable patients 29% Culture of medical professionals 33.30% 29% Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel 26% 35% Lack of information on mhealth 27% 33.3 % 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

41 (1 of 2) South Africa - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 19% Agree 23% 59% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 58% 58% 50% 52% 58% 38% Text-based Telephone Video 83% 76% 76% 76% Administrative comm. 83% 70% Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring 60% 61% 58% 50% General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

42 (2 of 2) South Africa - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients South Africa Emerging countries (excl. South Africa) Drivers Barriers Reduce own healthcare costs Convienient access to provider Greater control over own health 46% 55% 47% 42% 30% 82% Lack of knowledge about services Cost Privacy or security concerns 34% 53% 48% 39% 27% 71% 0% 20% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 60% 80% Physicians Drivers Barriers Lower overall cost of care for patients 24% 38% Privacy and security issues 36% 45% Easier access to care 33% 31% Culture of medical professionals 29% 41% Reach previously unreachable patients 33% 31% Lack of information on mhealth 31% 28% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

43 (1 of 2) Spain - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 12% Agree 35% 53% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 69% 58% Text-based 84% 60% Telephone 69% 51% Video 87% 84% 80% 71% 63% 62% 62% 66% 62% 51% Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

44 (2 of 2) Spain - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients Spain Developed countries (excl. Spain) Drivers Barriers Convenient access to provider 47% 44% Cost 45% 58% Access better quality healthcare 25% 38% Lack of relevant applications 32% 31% Greater control over own health 33% 31% Lack of knowledge about services 32% 42% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% 80% Physicians Drivers Barriers Improved quality of care 37% 58% Culture of medical professionals 22% 36% Easier access to care 29% 49% Lack of information on mhealth 33% 29% More efficient internal processes 26% 38% Privacy and security issues 33% 39% 0% 20% 60% 80% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

45 (1 of 2) Turkey - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 13% Agree 31% 56% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 61% 62% 63% 59% 61% 55% 76% 64% 61% 45% 87% 62% 63% 50% 76% 65% 20% 0% Text-based Telephone Video Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

46 (2 of 2) Turkey - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients Turkey Emerging countries (excl. Turkey) Drivers Barriers Convenient access to provider 53% 47% Cost 50% 49% Reduce own healthcare costs 57% Lack of relevant applications 38% Greater control over own health 31% Lack of knowledge about services 36% 43% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Physician Drivers Barriers Reach previously unreachable patients 34% 31% Lack of necessary technology 32% 44.7 % More efficient internal processes 29% 31% Regulatory and legal barriers 18% 28.90% Patient expectations/demand 26% 26% Other areas needing investment 17% 26.30% 0% 20% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

47 (1 of 2) United Kingdom - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 5% Agree 36% 59% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 46% 26% 82% 69% 33% 51% 91% 71% 54% 51% 59% 60% 69% 66% 52% 27% 0% Text based Telephone Video Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

48 (2 of 2) United Kingdom - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients UK Developed countries (excl. UK) Drivers Barriers Convenient access to provider 49% 44% Cost 50% 48% Greater control over own health 29% 43% Lack of knowledge about services 44% Ability to obtain information 27% 26% Lack of relevant applications 28% 32% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers Improved quality of care 42% Lack of interest by key users 18% 33% Patient expectations/demand 23% 36% Privacy and security issues 33% 39% Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel 36% 34% Lack of necessary technology 33% 29% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

49 (1 of 2) United States - Potential and services Widespread adoption of mhealth services in my country is inevitable in the near future 0% 30% Agree 70% Neither agree or disagree Disagree Services physicians would like to offer and payers plan to reimburse for in the next 3 years 100% 80% 60% 20% 0% 56% 60% 44% 23% Text-based Telephone 26% 54% Video 72% 66% 69% 74% 77% 68% 58% 54% 55% 58% Administrative comm. Drug adherence Remote Patient Monitoring General health data Access EMR remotely Doctors plan to offer Payers plan to reimburse Source: analysis based on EIU research,

50 (2 of 2) United States - Top 3 drivers and barriers for patients and physicians Patients US Developed countries (excl. US) Drivers Barriers Reduce own healthcare costs 28% 53% Cost 46% 49% Convenient access to provider 50% 43% Lack of knowledge about services 35% 42% Ability to obtain information 25% 28% Own not a mobile device 13% 28% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Physicians Drivers Barriers Improved quality of care 44% 41% Existing reimbursement structure 26% 49% Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel 33% 42% Privacy and security issues 37% 44% Easier access to care 33% 33% Lack of evidence 20% 31% 0% 20% 60% 0% 20% 60% Source: analysis based on EIU research,

51 5. Global contacts 51

52 Global contacts David Levy MD Global Healthcare Leader Christopher Wasden, EdD Global Healthcare Innovation Leader Dan DiFilippo Global Technology, Communications and Entertainment & Media Leader Pierre-Alain Sur Global Communications Industry leader

53 Appendix 53

54 mhealth scorecard Detailed scores per dimension Area South Africa India Brazil US Germany Spain China Denmark Turkey UK Overall Score Awareness and openness Encouraging environment Current use Regulatory environment, reimbursement and business model Reimbursement and business model Encouraging regulatory environment Technology Access and security Interoperability Impact Impact on institution Impact on Healthcare system Source: analysis based on EIU research,

55 Questions per dimension 1 Awareness and openness 1.1 Encouraging environment Doctors encouraging patients to adopt a range of mhealth applications and services Patients expecting that mhealth applications/services will improve the quality of healthcare they receive in the next 3 years. Patients expecting that mhealth applications/services will make healthcare substantially more convenient in the next 3 years Percentage of patients familiar with the terms mobile health or mhealth Percentage of patients who would be interested in using mhealth applications/services Patients who are willing to pay more than $5 annually for a service - median from a set of services 1.2 Current use Patients using mhealth services to manage their personal healthcare Doctors using mhealth services in managing their personal healthcare Doctors who use mobile internet at work to provide healthcare Doctors who have begun to offer services via mobile devices 2 Regulatory environment, reimbursement and business model 2.1 Reimbursement and business model Doctors who say that existing payment structures for health services discourage them from taking advantage of potential efficiencies in mhealth Doctors who say that today s mhealth market has exciting possibilities but too few proven business models Patients willing to pay annually for an application/service more than $5 Patients expecting that mhealth applications/services will substantially reduce their overall healthcare costs in the next 3 years 2.2 Regulatory and legal environment Doctors believing mhealth advances are being held up by regulation created for older technologies that does not translate well to newer ones Payers who say that the regulatory and legal framework are leading barriers to greater adoption of mhealth applications or services Providers who say that the regulatory and legal framework are leading barriers to greater adoption of mhealth applications or services Source: analysis based on EIU research,

56 Questions per dimension (cont.) 3 Technology 3.1 Access and security Doctors with access to mobile internet at work Percentage of doctors considering their internet access at work very secure Mobile penetration rate (Source: ITU) 3.2 Interoperability Patients frustrated by incompatibilities of mhealth solutions Organisations that are reluctant to invest heavily in mhealth until the technology becomes more standardised, or interoperable 4 Impact 4.1 Institutional Doctors expecting a noticeable effect on their medical care from mhealth - Currently Doctors expecting a noticeable effect on their medical care from mhealth - In three years Doctors expecting a positive impact on relationships with patients Doctors expecting a positive impact on internal operations 4.2 Healthcare Patients who are expecting little effect on healthcare through mhealth Patients who are expecting mhealth services will improve a great deal in the next three years Patients who are considering mhealth as a more effective way to adopt healthier lifestyle Doctors expecting inevitable widespread adoption of mhealth applications and services is in the near future (6) Source: analysis based on EIU research,

57 Detailed results of drivers and barriers for patients Drivers Drivers Total Reduce own healthcare costs % Convenient access to provider % Ability to obtain information % Encouragement from my healthcare provider % Encouragement from healthcare payer % Greater control over my own health % Manage aspects of my life from my mobile phone % Manage a particular medical condition % Access to better quality healthcare % Access to a greater choice of applications % Other % Total % Barriers Barriers Total Cost % Lack of relevant applications % My providers are unwilling to work with mhealth % Privacy or security concerns % Lack of knowledge about services % Inconvenience and time involved in setting up mhealth % Already satisfied with current possibilities % Incompatible mhealth applications/services therefore takes more time to set up mhealth % Difficulties understanding the content of services % Don t own a mobile device % Other % Total % Source: analysis based on EIU research,

58 Detailed results of drivers and barriers for physicians Drivers Drivers Total Lower overall cost of care for patients % Easier access to care % Reach previously unreachable patients % Improved quality of care % More efficient internal processes % Patient expectations/demand % Expectation of medical personnel % Opportunity to provide new services % Ubiquity of smartphones % Encouragement by regulators % Reduction in administrative time for medical personnel % Other, please specify % Total % Barriers Barriers Total Other areas needing investment % Existing reimbursement structure % Lack of compatibility % Lack of evidence % Lack of necessary technology % Regulatory and legal barriers % Lack of interest by key users % Privacy and security issues % Culture of medical professionals % Lack of information on mhealth % Other, please specify % Total % Source: analysis based on EIU research,

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