Urgent Care Center Market Report 2025

The urgent care center market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.74 billion in 2024 to $27.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to changing healthcare landscape, rising patient demand for convenient care, cost-efficiency and affordability, increased awareness and education, urbanization and population density, support from healthcare payers.

The urgent care center market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.42 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing emphasis on preventive and primary care, technological integration in healthcare services, increased collaboration with traditional healthcare providers, adoption of value-based care models, focus on chronic disease management, population health management initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include community outreach and education programs, introduction of retail health clinics, integration of point-of-care testing, emphasis on quality metrics and patient outcomes.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to boost demand for the urgent care center market in the future. Chronic diseases are long-lasting conditions that tend to worsen over time without lifestyle changes. Examples of chronic diseases include Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and cancer. These conditions necessitate appropriate healthcare services and medications, thereby increasing the need for urgent care centers. For instance, in June 2022, data from Macmillan Cancer Support, a UK-based cancer charity, revealed that the number of people living with cancer reached 3 million in 2022 and is projected to rise to nearly 3.5 million by 2025 and 4 million by 2030 in the UK. Consequently, the rise in chronic diseases is driving the growth of the urgent care center market.

An increase in patient demand for urgent care centers is expected to further fuel the growth of the urgent care center market. Patient demand refers to the desire, need, or request for healthcare services by individuals seeking medical attention for their health concerns. It encompasses a variety of factors that lead individuals to seek medical care, ranging from preventive services and routine check-ups to treatment for acute illnesses or management of chronic conditions. The notable rise in patient demand for healthcare services has been largely met by the growing use of urgent care centers. These facilities play a crucial role in addressing the increasing need for immediate medical attention, providing a convenient and accessible alternative to traditional healthcare settings. As patients seek timely and cost-effective solutions for non-emergent conditions, urgent care centers offer extended operating hours, efficient care for minor injuries and illnesses, and a wide array of services. For example, in August 2023, the Urgent Care Association, a US-based healthcare membership organization, published an article stating that urgent care centers treated nearly 206 million non-emergent cases in 2022, with the number of centers increasing from 13,306 in 2021 to 14,075 in 2022, reaching 14,382 by June 2023. Therefore, the growing patient demand for urgent care centers is driving the urgent care center market.

Technological advancements have emerged as a prominent trend in the urgent care center market, with major companies focusing on developing new technologies to sustain their market positions. For instance, in October 2022, DocGo, a U.S.-based mobile medical services and solutions provider, launched the DocGo On-Demand Urgent Care mobile app. This innovative app allows users to book urgent care house calls, combining both house calls and telehealth consultations for a comprehensive healthcare service. DocGo's proprietary technology enables house calls at a cost similar to traditional urgent care center visits, emphasizing the integration of technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in healthcare delivery. This trend underscores the commitment of major players to leveraging technological advancements for the benefit of patients and the growth of the urgent care center market.

Major companies in the urgent care center market are actively pursuing partnerships to fortify their positions in the industry. A business strategic partnership involves a structured affiliation between two or more commercial enterprises, often established through one or more business agreements or contracts. An example of such collaboration is the partnership between Baylor Scott & White Health, a U.S.-based healthcare system, and NextCare, a U.S.-based healthcare provider offering primary, virtual, and urgent care. In July 2023, Baylor Scott & White Health entered into a partnership with NextCare with the objective of expanding its network by adding 41 urgent care centers. This strategic collaboration not only aims to augment BSWH's presence but also introduces the state's largest nonprofit health system into new markets such as Abilene, San Antonio, and Houston.

In July 2022, WellNow Urgent Care, a US-based company specializing in physicians and mental health services, acquired Physicians Immediate Care for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to help WellNow Urgent Care expand its presence in the physicians and mental health sector and grow its customer base. Physicians Immediate Care is a US-based provider of urgent care services, offering digital x-rays, lab work, physical examinations, immunizations, fracture care, and minor surgical procedures.

Major companies operating in the urgent care center market are NextCare Holdings Inc., Concentra Inc., HCA Healthcare Inc., MedExpress Urgent Care, American Family Care, FastMed Urgent Care, CareNow Healthcare Private Limited, St Joseph's Health Care London, U.S. HealthWorks Inc., CityMD Healthcare Private Limited, GoHealth Urgent Care, CareSpot Urgent Care, Dignity Health Care, United Health Group, Texas MedClinic, Patient First Corporation, Aurora Urgent Care, Bellin Health Systems, MD Now Medical Centers Inc., ZOOM Care, Adventist Healthcare, AtlantiCare, CRH Healthcare LLC, Excel Urgent Care, Premier Health Partners, Summit Health, AFC Urgent Care, CityDoc Urgent Care, Fast Pace Medical Clinic PLLC, Geisinger Careworks.

North America was the largest region in the urgent care center market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the urgent care center market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the urgent care center market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Urgent care centers, akin to walk-in retail clinics, offer prompt and immediate medical attention. Unlike retail clinics that typically address low-acuity ailments such as bronchitis or mild infections, urgent care facilities specialize in managing more serious issues like fractures, sprains, and wounds.

Services provided by urgent care centers encompass trauma or injury services, vaccination services, acute illness treatment solutions, among others. Trauma care services entail specialized medical care tailored for individuals who have experienced bodily traumas. Ownership structures of urgent care centers often include corporate-owned facilities, hospital-owned centers, those owned by individual physicians, and other ownership models.

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