According to a Research And Markets report, last year the market for telemedicine was valued at $29.6 billion and is forecast to grow at a compounded annual rate of approximately 19% from 2017 through 2022. The reported growth of the market is likely to be driven by the increasing implementation of telemedicine, the rise of chronic diseases, a growing geriatric population, government initiatives, as well as a shortage of physicians among others.Furthermore, well-known market research firm Frost & Sullivan will be hosting a Growth Innovation Leadership briefing titled “2019 Healthcare Predictions Unleashed — Growth Opportunities, Technology, and Trends.” The firm has already stated that globally, 2019 will be a year of value-based care as we expect the outcomes-based care focus to globalize. “Favorable reimbursement policies for clinically relevant digital health applications will expand care delivery models beyond physical medicine. 2019 will be a reality check for two of the most hyped healthcare technologies of this decade such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.” Following these latest industry trends, Click Here For 3 Healthcare Tech Stocks To Watch This November.