Urgent Care Market in the US

Gaining Ground!
Favorable demographics, regulatory framework and a growing support from private
insurers are driving urgent care market in the US.

Urgent care centers provide ambulatory

care for a variety of medical
conditions that need prompt
attention but are not serious enough
to require treatment
in an emergency department.

Urgent Care Market in the US 200818 (USD Billion)

18.8

CAGR (200818): 5.4%

12.3

11.1

2008

2010

17.0

13.7

13.0

2012

2014E

2016E

2018E

Note: E refers to Estimated

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is expected to add
32 million individuals by 2019, thus driving demand for urgent care services.

Growth in Urgent Care Centers in the US, 201219

CAGR: 7.57%
~15,000

~9,000

2012

2019E

Note: E refers to Estimated

Favorable demographic trends would drive growth in urgent care patient volume. Between
2005 to 2025, the population of individuals over the age of 65 is expected to double to
approximately 80 million, thus increasing the need for healthcare services.

Urgent Care Physicians by Specialties (2012)

3%

8%

Another specialty

Internal medicine

2%

More than one specialty

Pediatrics only

10%

48%

30%
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Locations of Urgent Care Centers in the US (2012)

Total Urgent Care Centers: 9,000

Urban

75%

Suburban

15%
Rural

10%

Urgent Care Cost Savings Vs. Emergency Care (2012)

Savings of 80%

USD 130

USD 650
EMERGENCY

URGENT CARE

Expansion of private insurance coverage in the US is a sustainable

driver for growth in the urgent care industry, as about 55% of
urgent care revenue is currently reimbursed by private insurers.
Source : Urgent Care Association of America, Urgent Care Industry Overview by Harris Williams & Co., Desk Research

Arancas Views
The unique operating model of urgent care centers and service offerings (such as extended hour
access for patients with acute illness and injury care which is either beyond the scope or
availability of the typical primary care practice) are likely to be the key factors driving popularity
of urgent care centers.
Compiled by: Priyanka Kulkarni
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