TSG Research Evaluates Opportunities for Future Growth & Expansion in Point of Care Diagnostics
Summary
Atlanta, GA, April 07, 2009 --( With growth accelerating to more than 11% annually, POC testing provides highly actionable, near-patient diagnostic information that is driving an increasing proportion of the global healthcare spend.TSGs conversations with leading diagnostic experts have revealed the seven key drivers of growth in this emerging category, which include consumer empowerment, the rise of higher-value testing, and a growing focus on personalized medicine initiatives.In addition, TSG has identified several high-growth subcategories of interest to companies looking to expand their portfolios in point of care, and highlighted key competitive developments and trends in the category from both a technology and market perspective.### Atlanta, GA, April 07, 2009 --( PR.com )-- A newly-released report from TSG, a leading global advisory firm focusing on the life sciences and health and wellness sectors, provides key insights into the future of the $11.3 billion point of care (POC) diagnostics market.With growth accelerating to more than 11% annually, POC testing provides highly actionable, near-patient diagnostic information that is driving an increasing proportion of the global healthcare spend.TSGs conversations with leading diagnostic experts have revealed the seven key drivers of growth in this emerging category, which include consumer empowerment, the rise of higher-value testing, and a growing focus on personalized medicine initiatives.The report also contains TSGs POC Dx Leaderboard™, a market snapshot detailing the competitive strengths and weaknesses of more than thirty leading private and public POC companies.