Report: The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Hospital Behavior (January 2010)

The worst global financial crisis since World War II, followed by a general economic crisis, has resulted in the failure of many businesses, a decrease in consumer wealth, substantial financial commitment from governments and a significant decline in economic activity. 

But what about the status of Health Care financing and expenses in Europe? 

Health Care is largely financed by government mechanisms and social security services. Will Health Care providers be confronted with financial restrictions in 2010? Will purchasers, physicians and pharmacists adapt their attitude in dealing with smaller budgets? Will vendors and distributors alter their organization and commercial tactics? What will be the impact of low-cost vendors on the markets in 2010? 

In order to support you to prepare and forecast your policy for next year, TforG launches its latest report:

“The impact of the economic crisis on budgeting and purchasing behavior of hospitals in 2010 (Euro Big 5)”

Click here to download our brochure

For more information, please contact Bart Van den Mooter ( b.vandenmooter@tforg.com ).

Upcoming: TforG’s 2nd Market Research Event (December 2008)

After the successful pilot session in October 2007, TforG continues the initiative of assembling hospital and industry representatives to confront needs and facts on future developments in the medical technology sector.
This year’s theme is: ‘Business Intelligence Managers and Hospitals: Coping with de Data Big Bang’.

For more details and to register for the event, please click here.

TforG Direct (May 2008)

In April the ‘Direct team’ was complete and in place. This unit consists of a Product Development and Software engineer, a Product manager, a Business Development manager and 2 market analysts. This newly created Business Unit provides a range of ‘ready to use’ and ‘off the shelf’ information products: reports, databases workshops and table rounds. The mission is to offer only top quality and highly reliable information packs on EMEA and BRIC in consistent and easy to use formats. You will see a continuous flow of new products to look out for!!!

Hospital Pharmaceuticals (May 2008)

TforG has a long history of Consulting and Decision Support projects in the professional Health Care markets. So far its main focus has been medical technologies and devices. Because of strong presence and expertise in the hospital markets we have entered the segment of pharmaceuticals specifically offered in the hospital environment. Two consultants with a hospital Pharma background (Organon and J&J) have been added to the team and TforG will roll out a full “Hospital Pharma” program by the end of this year.

Brazil - Russia - India - China (May 2008)

Already in 2007 TforG made a firm commitment to the emerging markets. In 2008 we’ll take it to the next level. On June 1st TforG introduces a set of unique Databanks and Market profiles covering the national health care markets, characteristics and trends in purchase and decision processes as well as the socio-economic context of the BRIC countries. These products will be distributed by our partner MTI – Windhover ( part of the Reed-Elsevier group).

Two updated Sandbox Sessions that add value to your business (January 2008)

1. Emerging Markets
   

   TforG has been investing substantially over the last year to get to grips with the new emerging markets. A brand new, in-company workshop deals with the Health Care landscape and market dynamics in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and EMEA countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, RSA, Russia and Turkey).
   More information.

2. Value Added Services
   

   This workshop provides a hospital perspective on Value Added Services, the new set of potential differentiators that the competitive battle is all about. It focuses on the main European markets and provides mind-opening insights to help you redefine your service concepts.
   More information.