U.S. Post-acute Care Market Size By Services (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities [IRF], Skilled Nursing Facilities [SNFs], Home Health Agencies [HHAs], Hospice Care, Long-term Care Hospitals [LTCHs]), By Conditions (Amputations, Wound Management, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Disorders), By Age {Elderly (65 years & older), Adult (45-64 years)}- Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The U.S. post-acute care market size was exhibited at USD 437.49 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 725.62 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.19% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Key Pointers:

• The LTCHs (long-term care hospitals) service segment will be worth more than USD 90 billion by 2032. 
• The neurological disorders segment is poised to depict more than 5.9% CAGR through 2032. 
• The adult age segment accounted for over 36% share of the U.S. industry in 2022. 
• South Atlantic post-acute care market is slated to exhibit more than 5.9% CAGR through 2032.

Report Scope of the U.S. Post-Acute Care Market

Effective post-acute care management is adopted as a multidimensional approach to aid hospitals and other health facilities to cut down readmission rates and achieve positive health outcomes. As the population ages in the United States, the demand for healthcare services will increase.

Since the elderly population faces issues with traveling long distances to treat chronic ailments, post-acute care facilities will act as a preferred medium to improve health results at low costs. In America, most people aged over 65 years, who are eligible for Medicare, rely on value-added treatment at home, to lower overall costs. The increasing number of older people susceptible to chronic health conditions will therefore escalate the demand for home-based post-acute care services across the region.

The healthcare ecosystem in the U.S., however, has been witnessing a depressed labor supply, with the number of healthcare employees reducing over recent years. This labor shortage may reduce productivity and incur high costs, hindering the development of care facilities. Likewise, organizations continue to change reimbursement policies, impacting their financial stability and long-term success. These trends may create a hindrance to U.S. post-acute care market expansion.

U.S. post-acute care market from the LTCHs (long-term care hospitals) service segment will be worth more than USD 90 billion by 2032. The increasing cases of complex medical conditions, including respiratory diseases and traumatic head injuries, will proliferate the service demand. Lung cancer, for example, is a leading cause of death in the country. This growing disease burden is expected to accelerate the delivery of cost-effective care services in post-acute LTCHs.

Based on conditions, the U.S. post-acute care market share from the neurological disorders segment is poised to depict more than 5.9% CAGR through 2032. The rising incidence of epilepsy, depression, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders is propelling the market progress.

In terms of the age group, the U.S. post-acute care market is divided into adult (45-64 years), elderly (65 years and older), and others. The adult age segment accounted for over 36% share of the U.S. industry in 2022. Adults with disabilities prefer post-acute treatment, owing to its cost-effectiveness and seamless care delivery. These care centers also provide institutional services and home and community-based programs. Factors such as these will encourage adults with complex health conditions to opt for post-acute care services.

South Atlantic post-acute care market is slated to exhibit more than 5.9% CAGR through 2032. The increasing population, disposable income, and incidence of diabetes are among the major growth drivers. Government bodies have also been executing efforts to improve medical infrastructure and address healthcare needs. These targets will facilitate the expansion of post-acute care centers to provide efficient chronic disease treatments. The Pacific Central region will also emerge as a key hub for post-acute care service providers, due to the advancement in healthcare systems and services.

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