What You Should Know:
– Home Healthcare market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $226 Billion in 2022 and is poised to reach $340.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2022 to 2027 according to a latest report published by MarketsandMarkets™.
– The report reveals growth in this market is mainly driven by rapid growth in the elderly population, and the rising incidence of chronic diseases.
Rising Demand for Home-Health Services & Solutions
The home healthcare industry is expected to experience rapid growth in the near future due to increased demand for home-based care services. The aging population, improvements in technology, and consumer preferences are driving the growth of home healthcare. This trend is likely to continue as more people seek out home healthcare services instead of going to a hospital or nursing home.
In addition, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring are becoming more popular as a way to provide healthcare services from a distance. This technology is expected to further drive growth in the home healthcare industry. As more people become comfortable with this technology, more providers will be willing to offer these services.
Advances in robotics are expected to revolutionize the home healthcare industry. Robots will be able to assist with a variety of tasks, from taking vital signs and administering medication to providing companionship and social interaction with patients. This will allow home healthcare providers to offer more comprehensive services and increase the number of patients they can care for.
Home Healthcare Market Drivers
The home healthcare industry is expected to experience rapid growth in the near future due to increased demand for home-based care services. Key market drivers include:
Growing elderly population: The global population of people aged 65 and over is expected to grow from 703 million in 2019 to 1.5 billion by 2050. This growing elderly population is driving the demand for home healthcare services.
Increase in chronic diseases: The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing globally due to lifestyle changes, such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and smoking. This is driving the need for home healthcare services as these patients require continuous monitoring and care.
Technological advancements: Technological advances, such as telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and artificial intelligence, are driving the growth of the home healthcare market. These technologies enable healthcare providers to provide quality healthcare services remotely.
Increasing government initiatives: Governments around the world are taking initiatives to promote the adoption of home healthcare services. These initiatives aim to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.
Growing preference for home healthcare services: Patients are increasingly opting for home healthcare services due to their convenience and cost-effectiveness. In addition, home healthcare services reduce the risk of nosocomial infections, which are associated with hospital stays.
Recent Home Health M&A Activity
Humana and Walgreens Boots Alliance: In January 2022, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Humana announced that they had reached a definitive agreement to combine their respective businesses in a merger of equals. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
CVS Health and Aetna: In March 2022, CVS Health and Aetna announced that they had reached a definitive agreement to merge their respective businesses. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
UnitedHealth Group and DaVita HealthCare Partners: In May 2022, UnitedHealth Group and DaVita HealthCare Partners announced that they had reached an agreement to merge their respective businesses. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
Optum and MedExpress: In June 2022, Optum and MedExpress announced that they had reached a definitive agreement to merge their respective businesses. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
Kindred Healthcare and Gentiva Health Services: In July 2022, Kindred Healthcare and Gentiva Health Services announced that they had reached a definitive agreement to merge their respective businesses. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
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