Medical Equipment Industry – Market and Industry Resources
Guide for Exploring the Medical Device Sector
This manual is crafted to provide you with an introduction to resources for investigating the market and industry of healthcare instruments.
Introduction
The subsequent resources can be utilized to delve into the healthcare instrument sector.
While these resources are generally the most pertinent, there might be other resources accessible. If you are seeking something specific or cannot find extensive information about a niche segment, please inquire.
Industry & Market Reports
These databases encompass market & industry reports, offering overviews of the industry and the targeted market or end-user.
- GlobalData Medical
Research platform for the healthcare instrument sector. Encompasses news, deals, and companies. Downloading options are restricted.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: GlobalData access instructions | GlobalData Medical search help
- BCC Research
Global market reports for various industries, including materials, pharma, healthcare instruments, engineering, and IT.
- MarketResearch.com Academic
Our subscription concludes on April 29, 2024. Explore other market report providers.
Global market reports from providers like Kalorama Information, Packaged Facts, and Simba Information.
- IBISWorld
U.S., Global, and China industry reports covering industry performance drivers. Incorporates a US Industry Wizard to formulate lists of industries.
Help: IBISWorld search help
Additional Resources
- Market & Industry Reports @ Stanford
- Market Size & Market Share Data
- Consumer Discovery / Insights
Number of Healthcare Procedures and Disease Prevalence
If you’re attempting to ascertain the target market for a specific drug, instrument, or treatment, it can be beneficial to know the prevalence of relevant diseases, conditions, or procedures.
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CDC | Data & Statistics
Encompasses a broad range of major diseases. Select a specific disease from the Diseases & Conditions tab.
- HCUPnet Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project
Supplies healthcare statistics and information for hospital inpatient, and emergency departments, as well as specific diagnoses, surgeries, or diagnostic tests.
Mapping & Tables
These tools furnish data on the prevalence of a specific disease or condition.
- SimplyAnalytics
Data analysis and mapping tool featuring U.S. demographic, housing, employment, consumer spending, marketing data from Mediamark Research (MRI), and EASI Lifestage profiles.
Help: Simply Analytics Guide
Search tip: Choose a location, then go to the Data tab and select Health > Ailments.
- PolicyMap
Online mapping tool with U.S. demographic, real estate, health, educational, economic, and federal government data.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: PolicyMap Tutorials
Search tip: Opt for Health from the top-level menu > Health Status.
Consumer Behavior & Attitudes
Understand how consumers perceive or utilize healthcare products and services.
- Mintel
Market research data and reports for consumer products and services. Many reports incorporate Databooks with consumer survey data. U.S. focus with some global coverage. Establish and log into your account to save content and download sections of reports.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
- Statista
Statistics on various topics, industries, and markets. Utilize the Source tab on the chart page to track down more data. Visit Insights > Consumer Insights for country-level consumer behavior and brand preference data.
- Nielsen and NielsenIQ Marketing Data
Consumer Panel, PanelView Surveys, Retail Scanner, Ad Intel, PromoData, and Annual Ailments, Health, & Wellness Survey datasets.
For: Current Stanford faculty and PhD students only.
Access: PhD students need to register with their advising faculty. To request access, go to Kilts Center’s Marketing Data and select United States > Stanford University from the dropdown list.
Each researcher is required to provide Chicago Booth with an annual status report. For questions about access, contact Michael Dula.
- Gallup Analytics
Gallup’s U.S. Dailies, U.S. Social Series, and World Poll data.
Not all variables are available in Gallup Analytics. For complete microdata, current Stanford faculty and doctoral students can contact Ron Nakao.
Additional Resources
- Consumer Sentiments, Perceptions, & Behaviors
- Public Opinion Polls
- Consumer Demographics
Where to Seek Industry Information
Industry statistics and data can be found in numerous locations. Alongside industry and market reports, there are several other ways to analyze an industry, gain insights, and find pertinent statistics and data. Here are some suggested strategies and resources. Unsure where to commence? Consider trying Statista.
- Statista
Statistics on a myriad of topics, industries, and markets. Employ the Source tab on the chart page to trace more data. Head to Insights > Consumer Insights for country-level consumer behavior and brand preference data.
Industry Associations
Industry associations serve as valuable sources of information. Look for sections on their website titled “Resources,” “Publications,” “Data.” Note that certain materials may be restricted to members. Examples include:
- The Healthcare Instrument Manufacturers Association (HIMA)
- A national trade association representing independent manufacturers of healthcare instruments, diagnostic products, and health information systems.
- Advanced Healthcare Technology Association (AdvaMed)
- An international association for companies producing healthcare instruments, diagnostic products, and health information systems.
Additional Resources
- Locate Industry Associations
Regulatory Bodies
Regulatory bodies, both governmental and independent agencies, often serve as excellent sources of data and information about the industries they oversee.
- FDA: Healthcare Instruments
Instrument procedures, regulations, guidelines, safety, recalls, research, and news.
- FDA: Healthcare Instrument Databases
Encompasses the Premarket Approvals (PMA) database, MAUDE (Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience), Premarket Notifications (510(k)s), etc.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Overview of Instrument Regulation
- The U.S. FDA serves as a regulatory body for healthcare instruments in the United States. Furnishes information
Additional Resources
- Market & Industry Research Strategies – libguides.stanford.edu
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