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The market adopts artificial intelligence, 5G and blockchain to improve healthcare efficiency.
According to Research Intelo, the global healthcare asset tracking market is expected to grow from US$780 million in 2024 to US$2.24 billion in 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%.
Growth is being driven by the growing need for real-time visibility and operational efficiency within healthcare organizations as organizations strive to minimize asset losses, improve patient care and streamline complex inventory management processes.
The adoption of RFID, Bluetooth Low Energy, and real-time location systems is changing asset tracking by increasing accuracy, while cloud analytics enables predictive maintenance and workflow automation.
Asset tracking systems eliminate the guesswork when locating equipment, reduce search time and idle assets, and ensure appropriate allocation of medical equipment, increasing productivity without disproportionately increasing expenses.
These systems also directly contribute to patient safety goals by ensuring critical equipment is available and functioning properly when needed, while supporting healthcare standards and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, these technologies integrate with existing electronic health records and hospital information systems to create a connected health ecosystem that supports broader clinical and administrative goals.
While growth is promising, the market faces cost, integration complexity, and security challenges that require careful planning, phased deployment, and collaboration with experienced technology partners.
As the healthcare system continues to modernize in the post-pandemic environment, the market is expected to adopt AI-driven predictive analytics, 5G-enabled IoT ecosystems, and blockchain solutions to unlock deeper operational insights, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.
