Ambulance Services - A Global Strategic Business Report

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Ambulance Services:
Emergency Services
Non-Emergency Services
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Technology Advancements – A Growing Focus Area in the Ambulance Industry
Ambulance Industry Witnesses Diversified Offerings
Factors Affecting Performance Levels And Growth
Key Demand Drivers
Challenges Faced
High Risk Exposure Leads to High Accountability
Dependence on EMS providers
Reimbursement Issues
Dependence over Existing Agreements
2.AMBULANCE SERVICES – AN INSIGHT
Ambulance Services – Definition
Origin And History
Classification Of Ambulances By Function
Emergency Ambulance
Patient Transport Ambulance
Response Unit (RU)
Charity Ambulance (CA)
Classification Of Ambulances By Vehicle
Van
Bicycle
SUV/Car
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Golf Cart
Cart and Horse
Helicopter
Boat
Aircraft
Ship
Construction And Design
Equipment
Ramp or Tail Lift
Two-way Radio
Evidence Gathering CCTV
Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)
Air Conditioning
Trauma Lighting
Data Recorders
Intermediate Technology
Marking And Appearance
Passive Visual Warnings
Active Visual Warnings
Audible Warnings
Service Providers
Hospital Based Service
Private Service
Company Ambulance
Government-funded Service
Volunteer Services
Police or Fire Linked Service
Charity Ambulance
Combined Emergency Service
Operational Cost
Hospital-Funded Service
Private-Funded Service
Charity-Funded Service
Government-Funded Service
Combined system
Crew Members of An Ambulance
First Responder
Ambulance Driver
Doctor
Registered Nurse (RN)
Paramedic
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Ambulance Care Assistant
Military Application
Air Ambulance Service (AAS)
II-A.UNITED STATES - A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Current & Future Analysis
Table 1: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis For Ambulance Services By Segment – Emergency Services and Non-emergency Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: US 11-Year Perspective For Ambulance Services By Service Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Emergency Services and Non-Emergency Services Markets for 2006, 2009 & 2015
Factors Affecting Ambulance Services Market
Aging Population
Growing Demand for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Increased Outsourcing
Lack of Public Awareness – A Key Issue
Industry Structure
Competitive Environment
Emergency Services
Non-Emergency Services
Competition for Contracts
Operations with Advanced Fleet and Systems
Reimbursement Scenario
Prerequisites
Operational Costs
Standards and Regulations Governing Ambulance Services
Employment Overview in the Ambulance Service Industry
Table 3: Comparison of Employment Growth in Ambulance Industry with National Employment Growth in the US (1999-2009)
Recent Developments in the US Ambulance Industry
Stimulus Package to Fuel Growth
Air Ambulance Helicopters to Equip TAWS Warning System
Challenges in Rural Markets
Strategic Corporate Developments
BCAS to Deploy NICE Inform Solutions
Crestline Starts Dealer Office in California
TransCare Ambulance to Take Over Alamo Ambulance
Alliance Mobile Health to Add DVDs and TVs in Ambulances
Alberta Health Services Wins Contract for Dedicated Ambulance Services in Lethbridge
Premier Agents Group Collaborates with Global Rescue
Road Rescue Unveils Patient-Focused Concept Ambulance
EMSC Inks National Provider Agreement with UHS
EMSC Acquires River Medical
AMR Inks New Contract with Molina Healthcare
Cataldo Ambulance Takes Over North Shore Ambulance Service
AeroMed International and LifeGuard Alaska Merge to Form LifeMed Alaska
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Enters into Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Rural/Metro Receives Three-Year Contract Extension for Ambulance Services in Knox County
Angel MedFlight Introduces One Touch Promise Initiative
Atlantic Ambulance Service Bags Contract for Emergency Services
Northern Dutchess Paramedics and Alamo Ambulance Service Declare Proposed Merger
Two Virginia Beach Departments Collaborate to Launch Air Ambulance Service
American Medical Response Takes Over Lifeguard Transportation Service
EMSC Takes Over Medic West Ambulance and Abbott Ambulance
Southland Health Services Takes Over Tri-County Ambulance
Acadian Ambulance Service Acquires Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Sign MoA for Ambulance Service
Rural/Metro Signs Fresh Contract in Indiana for 911 Ambulance Services
Bad Toys Holdings Renews Ambulance Service Contract in Kansas
Clarey Capital Takes Over Health-Link Transportation
Key Players
Emergency Medical Services Corporation
American Medical Response
Rural/Metro Corporation
II-B. REVIEW OF OTHER REGIONAL MARKETS
1.CANADA
Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Emergency Medical Services Takes Over Skyservice Air Ambulance
2.JAPAN
Market Analysis
Growth in Number of Private Service Providers
Facility Shuttle Services
3.EUROPE
Market Analysis
Rapid Health Care Response Drives Ambulance Service Industry
Growing Use of Technology
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Falck (Denmark)
4.UNITED KINGDOM
Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
5.ASIA-PACIFIC
5a.AUSTRALIA
Market Analysis
Ambulance Industry – An Overview
Table 4: Australia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulance Services with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Funding to Fuel Tasmania’s Ambulance Service Industry
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Ambulance Service of New South Wales
Ambulance Victoria
SA Ambulance Service, Inc.
5b.INDIA
Market Overview
Infusion of Modern Technologies
Air Ambulance Services Report Sharp Growth
Challenges Faced
Marine Services
Major Players
Strategic Corporate Developments
5c.CHINA
Battling All Odds
5d.SINGAPORE
5e.TAIWAN
Ambulance Services to Utilize WiMAX
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 181 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 184)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)