Eating Disorder Clinics in the US - Industry Market Research Report

On the mend: Favorable economic trends are expected to boost clinic revenue growth

The United States has faced a rising incidence of eating disorders, and eating disorder clinics have provided services to meet the need. However, most individuals suffering from an eating disorder do not receive treatment because of the high costs, lack of information about or stigma associated with treatment. Many public and private health insurers either limit their coverage of eating disorder treatments or exclude it altogether, creating a financial barrier to treatment and industry growth. Despite these constraints and the negative effects of COVID-19 restrictions, industry-wide revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3% over the past five years and is expected to total $4.2 billion in 2023, when revenue will jump an estimated 1.6%. This industry includes enterprises devoted to the diagnosis and care of outpatients with disorders that affect, disrupt or more generally involve eating. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. Industry operators are often associated with hospitals or medical schools as treatments for eating disorders usually involve psychotherapy, nutrition education, family counseling, medications and hospitalization. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.