What Has Been The Historical And Current Growth Of The Post-Acute Care Market?
The post-acute care market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The size of the post-acute care market has seen robust growth in recent times. The market is predicted to expand from $830.27 billion in 2024 to $884.61 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Factors contributing to this growth in the historical period include an ageing population, modifications in healthcare policy, initiatives to reduce hospital readmissions, a shift in focus towards value-based and preventative care, early discharge practices, and health information exchange.
What Is The Forecast For The Post-Acute Care Market By 2029?
The post-acute care market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the post-acute care market is predicted to undergo significant expansion in the upcoming years, eventually reaching "$1206.42 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.
Factors contributing to this predicted growth during the forecast period include a heightened incidence of chronic diseases, prioritizing patient outcomes, preparedness for pandemics, an increase in palliative care services, and managing the health of the overall population. Key trends expected during this period include emphasizing patient-centric care, coordinating and transitioning care, utilizing data analytics to enhance performance, employing remote patient surveillance technologies, fostering collaboration along the care continuum, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence.
Which Drivers Are Accelerating Growth In The Post-Acute Care Market?
The surge in chronic diseases is anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the post-acute care market in the future. Chronic diseases are those health issues that evolve over time and are either persistent or have long-term effects. Various methods are available to manage and treat chronic diseases, including but not limited to post-acute care such as surgery, psychotherapy, physical therapy, and radiation therapy. Nonetheless, medication remains one of the most commonly used treatments. As the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to rise, the demand for post-acute care has also seen an upward trend. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national public health agency of the United States, stated in February 2024 that 129 million Americans have at least one primary chronic disease. Nearly 90% of the annual health care expenditure of $4.1 trillion goes towards the management and treatment of chronic diseases and mental health issues. Hence, the escalating number of chronic diseases is driving the future growth of the post-acute care market.
What Are The Core Segments Of The Global Post-Acute Care Market?
The post-acute care market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Long Term Care Hospitals, Hospice Care, Home Healthcare Agencies, Other Services
2) By Conditions: Amputations, Wound Management, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Disorders, Other Conditions
3) By Age: Elderly, Adult, Others
4) By Delivery Model: Hospital-Based, Freestanding, Home-Based
5) By Application: Chronic Care, Rehabilitation, Post-Acute Care
Subsegments:
1) By Skilled Nursing Facilities: Rehabilitation Services, Long-Term Care Services, Transitional Care Services
2) By Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, Speech Rehabilitation
3) By Long Term Care Hospitals: Ventilator Care, Complex Medical Care, Chronic Disease Management
4) By Hospice Care: In-Home Hospice Care, Hospice Facilities, Palliative Care Services
5) By Home Healthcare Agencies: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services
6) By Other Services: Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Telehealth Services
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Which Emerging Trends Are Reshaping The Post-Acute Care Market Size?
One significant trend rising in prominence in the post-acute care market is product innovations. Firms in this market are introducing novel products to maintain their market standing. As an illustration, PointClickCare, an American healthcare technology firm, released its Integrated Virtual Health Solution technology in October 2022. This technological advancement guarantees a real-time link between the patient and a legitimate healthcare provider, thereby enhancing the quality of care and helping patients in underprivileged or difficult-to-access locations.
Who Are the Key Players in the Post-Acute Care Market?
Major companies operating in the post-acute care market include:
• AMITA Health
• Amedisys Inc.
• Athena Healthcare Systems
• Bella Vista Health Center
• Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
• Care Centrix Inc.
• Sonoma Post Acute
• Covenant Care California LLC
• Alden Management Services Inc.
• Kindred Healthcare
• Benchmark Senior Living
• Encompass Health Corporation
• Evernorth Health Inc.
• LHC Group Inc.
• Genesis Healthcare
• Atrium Health
• National HealthCare Corporation
• The Ensign Group Inc.
• ProMedica Senior Care
• PruittHealth Holdings Inc.
• Consulate Health Care Corporation
• Signature HealthCARE LLC
• SavaSeniorCare Administrative Services Inc.
• Five Star Senior Living Inc.
• Golden Living Senior Lifestyle Support
• Life Care Centers of America Inc.
• Vibra Healthcare LLC
• Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc.
• Nexion Health Inc.
• Orianna Health Systems
• Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
• Fundamental Clinical & Operational Services LLC
• CareOne Management LLC
• Daybreak Venture Partners
• Marquis Health Services LLC
What are the Regional Insights into the Post-Acute Care Market?
North America was the largest region in the post-acute care market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global post-acute care market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the post-acute care market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
