The ambulatory healthcare information technology it market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of the ambulatory healthcare IT has seen significant growth in recent years. The market is expected to increase from $3.09 billion in 2024 to $3.33 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
Factors such as the emergence of COVID-19, government mandates and subsidies for healthcare IT services, and the increase in healthcare spending have contributed to the growth observed in the historic period.
The ambulatory healthcare information technology it market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for the considerable growth of the ambulatory healthcare IT market in the forthcoming years. An anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% will propel the market size to reach $4.24 billion by 2029. The predicted surge during the forecast period is likely due to increased emphasis on telehealth, adherence to medical reforms and regulations, burgeoning demand for instant patient data, and the streamlining of healthcare processes. The forecast period also anticipates technological advancements, increased use of big data, and the expansion of healthcare IT solutions as key market trends.
The burgeoning emphasis on telehealth is anticipated to drive the expansion of the ambulatory healthcare IT market in the future. Telehealth concerns the provision of healthcare services, comprising medical consultations, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatments, through telecommunications technology. The amalgamation of ambulatory healthcare IT systems with telehealth platforms facilitates streamlined virtual consultations, appointment arrangements, electronic prescriptions, and protected correspondence, guaranteeing an unbroken experience for patients and healthcare professionals. For example, in May 2022, the US-based government agency, National Center for Biotechnology Information, reported a substantial rise in telemedicine usage, with the overall call volume escalating by 230% and first time callers surging by 198%. There was a 235% increase in successfully dealt consultations, and referrals to other experts broadened by 190%. Consequently, the increasing emphasis on telehealth is spurring the expansion of the ambulatory healthcare IT market.
The ambulatory healthcare information technology (IT) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Ambulatory Services, Primary Care Offices, Outpatient Departments, Emergency Departments, Surgical Specialty, Medical Specialty, Other Types
2) By Modality: Hospital Affiliated, Freestanding
3) By Surgery Type: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Other Surgery Types
4) By Application: Laceration Treatment, Bone Fracture Treatment, Emergency Care Service, Trauma Treatment
Subsegments:
1) By Ambulatory Services: Telehealth Services, Home Health Care, Rehabilitation Services
2) By Primary Care Offices: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
3) By Outpatient Departments: Urgent Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Lab Services
4) By Emergency Departments: Level I Trauma Centers, Community Emergency Departments
5) By Surgical Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurological Surgery
6) By Medical Specialty: Oncology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology
7) By Other Types: Palliative Care, Integrative Medicine, Specialty Clinics
Leading entities in the ambulatory healthcare IT market are concentrating on sophisticated technologies like cloud-based ambulatory EHR software to enhance user experience, value-oriented treatment, and patient experience. The term ambulatory cloud EHR software is indicative of cloud-based electronic health record solutions purposed for outpatient care, availing accessible, scalable, and safe patient records and clinical workflow management. For instance, eClinicalWorks, a company residing in the US that provides cloud-based electronic health record software for ambulatory care, introduced an advanced EHR software version, V12, in October 2022. This new version provides improved application performance, speeding up to 40% faster. It also includes a module for pre-visit planning, enhanced accessibility through click reductions and new drug management displays, and a floating toolbar for easy access to critical workflow components like patient information, a virtual assistant, and documents.
Major companies operating in the ambulatory healthcare information technology (it) market report are:
• McKesson Corporation
• General Electric
• Bayer AG
• Abbott Laboratories
• Oracle Corporation
• Medtronic Plc
• Siemens Healthcare GmbH
• Koninklijke Philips N.V.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Cerner Corporation
• Sonova
• Epic Systems Corporation
• Allscripts Healthcare Solutions
• Athenahealth Inc.
• NextGen Healthcare
• Practice Fusion
• MEDHOST
• Greenway Health LLC
• Medical Transcription Billing Corp.
• Nextech Systems
• eMDs Inc.
• iPatientCare
• ChartLogic
• Azalea Health
• Aprima Medical Software
North America was the largest region in the ambulatory healthcare information technology (IT) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ambulatory healthcare information technology (IT) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.