Healthcare RFID Market Technology Helps to Enables Better Communication, Adequate Patient Monitoring

The healthcare radiofrequency identification (RFID) market was evaluated at USD 1,154 million in 2017 and can achieve a CAGR of 23.37% during the forecast period (2018-2023), states Market Research Future (MRFR).

High operational costs in the healthcare industry boost the adoption of RFID technology within healthcare organizations. Medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and various other healthcare organizations extensively use this technology to curb inventory costs. RFID technology allows organizations to efficiently manage inventory and also helps prevent stock out and overstock situations. RFID tags aid the surgical staff to easily track medical devices used in operation theatres, which enhances patient safety. Growing need to reduce operating costs fuel the adoption rate of RFID. This technology also finds use in blood banks, pathology labs and laboratories for better workflow management and efficient product tracking.

RFID technology gives rise to sufficient patient monitoring, better communication, patient identification, as well as patient tracking. This helps in bringing down medication errors and elevate safety. Thus, the growing need for patient monitoring and mandates to elevate safety contribute to market growth.