Acute Hospital Care Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth, Trends, And Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Acute Hospital Care Market Report is Segmented by Services (Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)) and Medical Condition (Surgery, Trauma Care, Emergency Care, and Others) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Acute Hospital Care Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth, Trends, And Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Acute Hospital Care Market Size

Acute Hospital Care Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 3.47 Trillion
Market Size (2030) USD 4.65 Trillion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.04 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Acute Hospital Care Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Compare market size and growth of Acute Hospital Care Market with other markets in Healthcare Industry

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare IT

Medical Devices

Animal Health

Device Drug Combination

Acute Hospital Care Market Analysis

The Acute Hospital Care Market size is estimated at USD 3.47 trillion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.65 trillion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.04% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Factors such as the rising incidence of chronic diseases, a growing geriatric population, and increasing inpatient hospital volumes are poised to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Chronic diseases like diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and hypertension can lead to acute complications, necessitating urgent care. For instance, data from the International Diabetes Federation in 2024 indicated that globally, 643 million people are projected to suffer from diabetes by 2030, with numbers climbing to 783 million by 2040. Such complications often demand immediate medical interventions, including intravenous fluids, insulin therapy, and electrolyte management, thus boosting the market growth.

The aging global population is increasingly susceptible to acute episodes from chronic conditions, increasing the demand for acute hospital care services. For instance, the India Aging 2023 report highlighted that 21% of India's elderly population suffers from at least one chronic condition. Urban areas reported a higher prevalence at 29%, compared to 17% in rural regions. Hypertension and diabetes are the most prevalent, together accounting for 68% of chronic diseases among the elderly. Thus, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases among the elderly population significantly raises the demand for acute hospital care services as hypertension and diabetes often lead to complications requiring immediate and intensive medical intervention. This trend underscores the growing necessity for robust acute hospital care services to manage these conditions effectively, thereby driving market growth.

Additionally, according to data published by the World Health Organization, in October 2024, about 1 in 6 people globally will be aged 60 or older by 2030. The population aged 60 and above is projected to rise from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion in 2030, and double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Notably, those aged 80 and above are expected to triple, reaching 426 million by 2050. This demographic shift amplifies the demand for acute hospital care services, propelling market growth.

Rising accident cases, often resulting in severe trauma, heighten the demand for acute hospital care services. Emergency surgeries, intensive care, and other acute hospital care treatments become paramount to stabilize patients and manage life-threatening conditions. For instance, according to the data published by Car Accident Statistics, in July 2024, about 8,650 motor vehicle accident fatalities were recorded in the United States in the first quarter of 2024. This trend is likely to drive market growth in the healthcare sector, as more resources and facilities will be needed to address the rising incidence of accident-related injuries and fatalities. The data highlights the critical need for enhanced acute hospital care infrastructure to manage the surge in cases effectively, boosting market growth.

Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors such as the growing burden of chronic diseases, the increasing number of accident cases, and the rising geriatric population who are likely to develop chronic conditions, the studied market is anticipated to grow over the forecast period. However, the limited availability of acute hospital care facilities is likely to hinder the growth of the acute hospital care market over the forecast period.

Acute Hospital Care Industry Overview

The market for acute hospital care market is moderately fragmented with the presence of small and large key players. Several players are focusing on adopting various key strategies such as acquisition, collaborations, partnerships, and new service launches to withhold their share as well as position in the market. Some of the key players in the market are Orlando Health, Community Health System, Inc., Sound Physicians, EnduraCare Acute Care Services, LLC, and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix among others.

Acute Hospital Care Market Leaders

  1. Orlando Health

  2. Sound Phyisicans

  3. EnduraCare Acute Care Services, LLC

  4. Community Health System, Inc.

  5. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Acute Hospital Care Market Concentration
Need More Details on Market Players and Competiters?
Download PDF

Acute Hospital Care Market News

  • April 2024: MedStar Health partnered with DispatchHealth, an in-home care provider, to extend acute care services to patients recently released from MedStar facilities in Washington D.C. This collaboration aims to reduce the likelihood of readmissions and subsequent visits, particularly those that usually happen within 72 hours post-discharge.
  • April 2024: Boston Medical Center introduced its 'Hospital at Home' care unit, delivering hospital-level acute care directly to patients' homes. This initiative leverages in-person clinician visits, virtual consultations, and 24/7 monitoring by a dedicated team of BMC doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

Acute Hospital Care Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rising Incidence of Chronic Diseases Coupled with Growing Geriatric Population
    • 4.2.2 Growing Inpatient Hospital Volumes
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Limited Availability of Facilities and Equipment
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD)

  • 5.1 By Services
    • 5.1.1 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
    • 5.1.2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
    • 5.1.3 Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
    • 5.1.4 Others (Trauma and Acute Surgery and Prehospital Care, among others)
  • 5.2 By Medical Condition
    • 5.2.1 Surgery
    • 5.2.2 Trauma Care
    • 5.2.3 Emergency Care
    • 5.2.4 Others (Short-term stabilization, Respiratory Conditions, and Infections among others)
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Italy
    • 5.3.2.5 Spain
    • 5.3.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Australia
    • 5.3.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.4.1 GCC
    • 5.3.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5 South America
    • 5.3.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Universal Health Services, Inc
    • 6.1.2 Community Health System, Inc.
    • 6.1.3 Orlando Health
    • 6.1.4 Lifepoint Health, Inc.
    • 6.1.5 Ardent Health Services
    • 6.1.6 Sound Phyisicans
    • 6.1.7 Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
    • 6.1.8 EnduraCare Acute Care Services, LLC
    • 6.1.9 Medsphere Systems Corporation
    • 6.1.10 Mediclinic International
    • 6.1.11 IHH Healthcare Berhad
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

**Subject to Availability
**Competitive Landscape covers- Business Overview, Financials, Products and Strategies and Recent Developments
You Can Purchase Parts Of This Report. Check Out Prices For Specific Sections
Get Price Break-up Now

Acute Hospital Care Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, acute hospital care is a level of medical treatment when a patient is treated for conditions caused by disease or trauma, as well as while recovering from surgery. The patient receives active, short-term treatment for a condition in an acute care setting.

The acute hospital care market is segmented by services, medical conditions, and geography. By services, the market is segmented into intensive care unit (ICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), coronary care unit (CCU), and coronary care unit (CCU)). By medical condition, the market is segmented into surgery, trauma care, emergency care, and others. The other medical conditions include infections and critical conditions. By geography, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (in USD).

By Services Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Others (Trauma and Acute Surgery and Prehospital Care, among others)
By Medical Condition Surgery
Trauma Care
Emergency Care
Others (Short-term stabilization, Respiratory Conditions, and Infections among others)
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Need A Different Region or Segment?
Customize Now

Acute Hospital Care Market Research FAQs

How big is the Acute Hospital Care Market?

The Acute Hospital Care Market size is expected to reach USD 3.47 trillion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.04% to reach USD 4.65 trillion by 2030.

What is the current Acute Hospital Care Market size?

In 2025, the Acute Hospital Care Market size is expected to reach USD 3.47 trillion.

Who are the key players in Acute Hospital Care Market?

Orlando Health, Sound Phyisicans, EnduraCare Acute Care Services, LLC, Community Health System, Inc. and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix are the major companies operating in the Acute Hospital Care Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Acute Hospital Care Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Acute Hospital Care Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Acute Hospital Care Market.

What years does this Acute Hospital Care Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Acute Hospital Care Market size was estimated at USD 3.26 trillion. The report covers the Acute Hospital Care Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Acute Hospital Care Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Acute Hospital Care Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Acute Hospital Care market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Acute Hospital Care analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.