Market Trends of Ambulatory Healthcare Service Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Ambulatory Healthcare Service Market according to our research experts:
Gastroenterology Segment, under Application, is Expected to Hold Largest Market Share during the Forecast Period
The rising prevalence of gastric diseases is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market. According to the . The rising adoption of sedentary lifestyle is boosting the number of patients suffering from digestive diseases. Rising cases of digestive diseases, over the forecast period, are expected to create a huge demand for ambulatory healthcare services. As per the data of Medicare, in 2018, around 21% of ambulatory surgical centres billed of gastroenterology in the United States. Thus, owing to the rising prevalence of digestive diseases, there may be a huge demand for emergency care and ambulatory services over the forecast period.
North America Accounted for the Largest Share in the Global Market
North America held a major share for the ambulatory healthcare service market, and is expected to show a similar trend over the forecast period, without significant fluctuations. The ambulatory health care industry includes outpatient services, such as offices of physicians and dentists, home health care, and medical laboratories. However, it does not include inpatient care, such as hospitals and nursing facilities, or social assistance. According to the Medicare, the country spent around 4.9 billion USD in 2018 on the ambulatory surgical centres. Furthermore, in the United States, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) committed to improving the safety and quality of ambulatory care. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases and presence of better healthcare infrastructure are the major factors driving the growth of the market, in the United States.
