Acute Hospital Care Global Market Report 2025

The acute hospital care market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.08 trillion in 2024 to $3.3 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, the aging global population, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, a higher number of emergency room visits, and urbanization.

The acute hospital care market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.3 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by the increasing need for specialized acute care facilities, a rise in multi-morbidity cases, an aging global population, a surge in lifestyle-related diseases, and an increase in the availability of critical care beds worldwide. Key trends expected in this period include the integration of electronic health records (EHRs) with smart analytics, the use of advanced robotics and automation in surgery, the integration of telemedicine and telehealth, the rise of cloud-based healthcare solutions, and the use of blockchain for healthcare data security.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the acute hospital care market in the future. Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that persist for a year or more, requiring continuous medical attention or limiting daily activities. The rise in chronic diseases is largely due to aging populations and lifestyle-related risk factors. Acute hospital care is essential in managing flare-ups of chronic conditions, offering immediate, intensive treatment and stabilization to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes. For example, in October 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that coronary heart disease (CHD) was the leading cause of heart disease in the U.S., responsible for 371,506 deaths in 2022. About 5% of adults aged 20 and older, or 1 in 20, suffer from CHD. Additionally, nearly 20% of cardiovascular disease-related deaths occurred in adults under the age of 65 in 2022. As chronic diseases become more prevalent, the demand for acute hospital care is expected to rise.

Leading companies in the acute hospital care market are focusing on technological innovations, such as inner diameter catheter systems, to improve precision and efficiency in patient care, reduce complications, and enhance treatment outcomes. An inner diameter catheter system is a medical device designed with a specific internal diameter to allow precise insertion and the flow of fluids or medications, often used in procedures such as intravenous therapy or catheterization. For example, in February 2025, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a U.S.-based division of Johnson & Johnson, introduced the CEREGLIDE 92 Catheter System for treating acute ischemic stroke. This advanced catheter, featuring a 0.092-inch inner diameter, provides better distal access, which is essential for treating stroke patients effectively. The CEREGLIDE 92 catheter aids in the insertion and guidance of interventional devices in the neurovascular system, particularly in the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery, which is frequently affected in ischemic strokes.

In November 2024, MedStar Health, a U.S.-based not-for-profit healthcare organization, teamed up with DispatchHealth to offer high-quality acute care at home in Baltimore. This partnership aims to improve care transitions and reduce hospital readmissions by providing acute care at home for patients discharged from MedStar’s Baltimore hospitals. DispatchHealth is a U.S.-based company that specializes in delivering in-home acute care services.

Major players in the acute hospital care market are Ascension Health Alliance, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Lifepoint Health, Inc., Universal Health Services Inc., Community Health Systems Inc., Ramsay Health Care, Asklepios Kliniken GmbH& Co. KGaA, Ardent Health Services, Mediclinic International, IHH Healthcare Berhad, ScionHealth, Kindred Healthcare, Inc., PAM Health, Sound Physicians, Genesis HealthCare System, US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), Emerus Hospital Partners, LLC, Kindred Hospitals, Helios Kliniken GmbH, BLK-Max Hospital.

North America was the largest region in the acute hospital care market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in acute hospital care report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the acute hospital care market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Acute hospital care refers to short-term treatment provided to individuals who are seriously ill or injured. It typically occurs in a hospital setting and aims to quickly improve the patient's condition. This care often includes procedures such as surgery, medications, or diagnostic tests, with the primary goal of addressing serious health issues immediately.

The key service categories within acute hospital care include the intensive care unit (ICU), coronary care unit (CCU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and other related services. An intensive care unit (ICU) is a specialized section of the hospital that offers continuous monitoring and advanced medical attention for patients with critical or life-threatening conditions. It is used in various situations, such as emergency care, trauma treatment, acute care surgery, and short-term stabilization. These services are provided across a variety of healthcare settings, including general acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, specialty hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term acute care hospitals.

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The acute hospital care market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as respiratory support and ventilation, burns and wound care, dialysis and renal support, and diagnostic imaging and lab services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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