This report is an analytical business tool that describes and analyzes the impact that the emerging technologies of RFID, wireless and connectivity will have on the healthcare hospital market. The study focuses on the U.S. market, while analyzing, at a more general level, the impact international markets will have. Reasons for Doing This Study: In an emerging technology industry, people often get enamored with the technology itself. Companies get caught up in the heat of the moment, emotionally investing their time and money into an area that “hopefully” would increase their market share, position, and status. The PC - Apple/Macintosh industry of the early 1980's is a perfect example of emotional energy, without an eye to solid business strategy. Apple thought they could dominate the market. But, the lack of interoperability of both their software and platform made them lose their market dominance by the late 80s. However, everyone else loved and was emotionally invested in the concept of the PC. Soon, IBM and others, second to market, and better focused, dominated Apple's early lead. Those second to market often have a better strategic view of the value and application benefits of the new technology. Hopefully, after shedding light on the strategic value and potential of healthcare emerging technologies, end users will invest, confident that the technology has true economic value to both their organization and society as a whole. Unique Points About This Guide: • Valuable marketing data concerning clients' attitudes towards these emerging technologies will help companies navigate the multilevel, decision-making process towards successful client-vendor relationships. • A competitive analysis comparing over 150 healthcare vendors, their associated technologies, and market strategies projections • In-depth analysis of government funds availability to aid in the adoption of technology in healthcare. • Specific combined market projections that have never been publicly distributed, through 2010. • Asset Tracking • Instrument Tracking • Patient Tracking • Hazardous Materials Tracking • Wireless Network Growth • Medical Device Connectivity • Enterprise Healthcare Software Suite Projection Provides the facts of what it means to be RFID Pharma compliant Scope and Format This report is an analytical business tool that describes and analyzes the impact that the emerging technologies of RFID, wireless and connectivity will have on the healthcare hospital market. The study focuses on the U.S. market, while analyzing, at a more general level, the impact international markets will have. Other sections of this report cover the following: • Major product types and applications, both commercial and developmental • U.S. market size and segmentation, including historical data on sales by application, product type, and end-user group • Market drivers and constraints • Detailed U.S. market projections through 2010 • Industry structure, competition and market shares • All these factors may influence the long-term market of the emerging technologies of RFID, wireless, and connectivity in the healthcare industry. • How to be RFID Pharmaceutical FDA Compliant. Intended Audience The guide was written for the entire medical and healthcare interest community, but is tailored for readers with an interest in the sales, marketing and management dimensions of emerging technologies, such as • Manufacturers, distributors, and integrators of RFID, wireless, medical devices, components and associated enterprise and healthcare software. • Regulators and health insurers. • Investors; and the financial and analyst community. • Corporate strategic, marketing executives. • Mid-level executive's charged with implementation