North America Acute Hospital Care Market Size & Outlook

The acute hospital care market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,411,801.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of North America acute hospital care market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,866,702.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,411,801.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.7%
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North America

North America acute hospital care market highlights

  • The North America acute hospital care market generated a revenue of USD 1,866,702.1 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, emergency care was the largest revenue generating medical condition in 2023.
  • Acute Care Surgery is the most lucrative medical condition segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,866,702.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,411,801.5 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentEmergency care
Fastest growing segmentAcute Care Surgery
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEmergency Care, Short-term Stabilization, Trauma Care, Acute Care Surgery, Other Medical Conditions
Key market players worldwideTenet Healthcare Corp, Fresenius Medical Care AG, Ramsay Health Care Ltd, Universal Health Services Inc Class B, Community Health Systems Inc, Ascension, IHH Healthcare Bhd, Ardent Health Services, Mediclinic International, Asklepios, LifePoint Health


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 55.8% of the global acute hospital care market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 729,788.0 million by 2030.

Emergency care was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.78% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America acute hospital care market based on emergency care, short-term stabilization, trauma care, acute care surgery, other medical conditions covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


North America is a market leader and holds dominant position in acute hospital care market owing to growing geriatric population, increasing disease burden, rising disposable income, advancing healthcare infrastructure, constant evolution & advancements in care delivery, and favorable reimbursement policies.

Moreover, the government is introducing favorable initiatives to curb growing healthcare expenditure. According to CMS estimates, there are approximately 4,749 acute hospitals based in the U.S.

According to studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2018, between 2008 and 2015, emergency department visits for low acuity conditions declined by 36%, whereas visits to acute care centers witnessed significant increase of 140%.

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