The global market for clinical decision support systems is expected to reach $558 million by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 10 percent, according to a Markets and Markets report.
The report indicates the growing need for integrated health IT solutions and improved clinical outcomes are significant players in the market growth. Conversely, data breach risks, shortage of trained IT professionals and high service expenses are hindering the growth.
The report names Mortsel, Belgium-based Agfa Healthcare, Watertown, Mass.-based athenahealth, Chicago-based Allscripts and Rochester, N.Y.-based Carestream Health as a few of the top players in this market.
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