Primary Care Physicians Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Reason (Injury, Preventive Care, Chronic Condition, Acute Condition, Pre- or post-surgery), by Age Group (Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics), by Mode of Consultation.
Report ID: GMI5338
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Published Date: July 2023
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Monali Tayade, Pratiksha Kamthe
Primary Care Physicians Market Size
Primary Care Physicians Market size was valued at USD 671 billion in 2022. Driven by the growing occurrence of communicable and non-communicable disorders globally, the industry could grow at a 3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
Primary Care Physicians Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Rising prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and others has increased the need for primary care physicians for enhanced patient care. As per the American Cancer Society, the U.S. will report around 1.9 million new cancer cases in 2023. Moreover, growing government initiatives for supporting primary care services will further positively impact the industry landscape. In September 2022, the U.S. government unveiled that its American Rescue Plan will utilize USD 330 million to train more primary care physicians and dentists in high-need areas.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the primary care physicians market. Increased utilization of healthcare resources to mitigate COVID-19 infection rates slowed down the demand for primary care services. However, the resumption of normal healthcare operations due to successful vaccination drives and the increased scope of telemedicine helped the industry bounce back to normalcy in the post-COVID-19 era. Governments across the globe are also investing heavy amounts in strengthening their healthcare infrastructure, which will work in favor of industry growth.
Primary Care Physicians Market Trends
Surging advancements in medical technology are creating abundant opportunities for market expansion. With these advancements, primary care physicians can now perform more accurate risk assessments for individual patients. Genetic testing, family history evaluations, and lifestyle assessments enable physicians to identify patients at higher risk for certain diseases. This personalized risk assessment helps tailor preventive interventions and monitoring strategies, driving the demand for primary care physicians who can provide individualized preventive care plans.
Primary Care Physicians Market Analysis
Based on reason, the acute conditions segment amassed over 26% of the primary care physicians market share in 2022. Growing prevalence of acute conditions such as broken bones, asthma, flu, bronchitis, and others has increased the need for primary care physicians for better patient care. To illustrate, as per the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, around 21 million adults aged 18 and above have asthma in the U.S. alone. The rising disease burden will contribute to segment revenue over 2023-2032.
Based on age group, the primary care physicians market size from the infants segment could expand at over 3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Growing prevalence of chronic conditions in infants has increased the need for primary care physicians for the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Moreover, rising awareness about vaccination and preventive care in newborn babies has further bolstered the demand for these professionals. Segment growth can also be credited to increasing birth rates.
North America primary care physicians market size will reach USD 345 billion by 2032. Growing prevalence of chronic disorders among the elderly and the subsequent need for advanced wound care has increased the need for primary care physicians in the region. Additionally, increasing government investment in preventive care is further working in favor of regional expansion. The region also has a strong presence of industry players such as Massachusetts General Hospital and others, which will favor the market dynamics in the long run.
Primary Care Physicians Market Share
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Primary care physicians market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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By Mode of Consultation
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