Health Care and Social Assistance Market Report 2026

The health care and social assistance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.61 billion in 2025 to $1.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of hospital and clinical infrastructure, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, growth in elderly population, increasing public healthcare expenditure, expansion of private healthcare providers.

The health care and social assistance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for value-based care models, rising adoption of digital health platforms, expansion of home-based care services, growing focus on mental health support, increasing investments in healthcare IT infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of telehealth and remote care services, rising integration of digital health records and analytics, growing demand for personalized care models, expansion of community-based care delivery, enhanced focus on preventive and holistic healthcare.

The rising prevalence of chronic illnesses is expected to propel the growth of the healthcare and social assistance market going forward. The rise in chronic illnesses is primarily due to an aging population and lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and increased prevalence of risk factors such as obesity and smoking. Healthcare and social assistance help manage chronic diseases by providing medical treatment, preventive care, and support services to improve patient's quality of life and reduce disease complications. For instance, in April 2025, according to data published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a U.S. government agency, approximately 76.4 % of U.S. adults representing more than 194 million people reported having at least one chronic health condition in 2023, with 51.4 % (about 130 million adults) reporting multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. Therefore, the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses will drive the growth of the healthcare and social assistance market.

Major organizations and providers operating in the Health Care And Social Assistance market are increasingly focusing on deploying innovative digital health solutions, such as AI‑powered personal health assistants, to meet the rising demand for more personalized, accessible, and efficient healthcare services driven by aging populations, the rise of chronic diseases, workforce shortages in clinical settings, and patient expectations for seamless digital experiences. AI‑powered personal health assistants are advanced artificial intelligence platforms that integrate with patient medical records, claims data, and benefits information to offer on‑demand health guidance, care navigation, symptom triage, and provider coordination support, providing a more proactive and responsive alternative to traditional patient service channels that often rely on manual scheduling, limited hours, and fragmented care pathways. For instance, in December 2025, Included Health, a United States‑based healthcare navigation and benefits company, launched Dot, an AI‑powered personal health assistant designed to rival tools from major tech players by delivering accurate, context‑aware responses to patient questions about benefits, visit preparations, and treatment options, while also escalating urgent concerns such as mental health emergencies to human clinicians within minutes. Dot leverages patients’ medical claims and historical health records to tailor recommendations to individual needs, enhancing patient engagement, reducing administrative friction, and strengthening care continuity compared with conventional phone or portal‑based support systems that lack real‑time clinical integration. This launch underscores the broader market trend toward technology‑driven, hybrid care models that combine AI responsiveness with clinical oversight to improve access, reduce costs, and enhance the overall patient experience across health care and social assistance settings. The Health Care And Social Assistance market continues to evolve with advancements in telemedicine, remote monitoring, and predictive analytics that support preventive care and chronic disease management, reflecting sustained investment in digital transformation and patient‑centric service delivery.

In February 2023, Amazon.com Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired One Medical for $3.9 billion. This acquisition allows Amazon to significantly increase its healthcare offerings, integrating One Medical's physical clinics with its existing online pharmacy and telemedicine services. One Medical is a US-based hospital and healthcare service company that provides healthcare and social assistance services in the USA.

Major companies operating in the health care and social assistance market are UnitedHealth Group Inc, CVS Health Corporation, Cigna Corp, Elevance Health Inc, Centene Corporation, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc, Humana Inc, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), CommonSpirit Health, Ascension Health, Providence Health & Services, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), Sutter Bay Medical Foundation, Trinity Health Corporation, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Encompass Health Corp, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., CoxHealth, Practice Fusion Inc., Feeding America West Michigan, Validic Inc.

North America was the largest region in the health care and social assistance market in 2025. The regions covered in the health care and social assistance market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the health care and social assistance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The health care and social assistance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as specialized care, preventive and wellness services, and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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