The urgent care market of US is expected to reach USD 18.8 billion by 2018. Favorable demographics, regulatory framework and growing support from insurers are likely to be the key driving factors of urgent care market.

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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.
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 Market in the US 2008–18 (USD Billion)
2008 2010 2012 2014E 2016E 2018E
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is expected to add
32 million individuals by 2019, thus driving demand for urgent care services.
11.1
12.3
13.7 13.0
17.0
18.8
Growth in Urgent Care Centers in the US, 2012–19
CAGR (2008–18): 5.4%
2012 2019E
~9,000
~15,000
CAGR: 7.57%
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)
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
More than one specialty
Internal medicine
3%
Another specialty
2%
Pediatrics only
Locations of Urgent Care Centers in the US (2012)
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.
Total Urgent Care Centers: 9,000
Rural
Urban Suburban75%
10%
15%
Urgent Care Cost Savings Vs. Emergency Care (2012)
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.
EMERGENCY
URGENT CARE
USD 130
USD 650
Savings of 80%
Source : Urgent Care Association of America, Urgent Care Industry Overview by Harris Williams & Co., Desk Research
48%
30%
10%
8%
Note: E refers to Estimated
Note: E refers to Estimated