U.S. Primary Care Market

U.S Primary Care Market Overview

The U.S. Primary Care Market size was valued at USD XXX billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD XXX billion by 2030 with a CAGR of XY% from 2025-2030.

The U.S. primary care market is an integral part of the healthcare system, comprising a wide variety of services that are accessible for people across all age groups. It comprises services provided by general practitioners, family physicians, pediatricians, and others who major in preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and the education of patients. The market setting includes private practices, clinics, community health centers, and integrated health systems.

Primary care or preventive care is a very crucial part of the healthcare system. It provides preventive care to manage chronic diseases by coordinating patient care with the first point of contact of patients. Primary care plays a vital role in enhancing health outcomes, promoting patients' satisfaction, and lowering healthcare costs by laying more emphasis on early intervention and follow-up care.

Market Dynamics and Trends

The increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory ailments in the U.S. propels the demand for the primary care diagnostics. These services include involves periodic monitoring, medication management, patient education, and preventive measures.

According to recent report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 129 million persons in the U.S. had at least one of the major chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, or hypertension. Further, five of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S. are linked to such preventable and treatable chronic diseases. Such an increase in the number of chronic diseases will actually raise the U.S. primary care market demand for comprehensive and accessible care in managing these diseases for improved outcomes in health.

Moreover, the primary care market is driven by the rising geriatric population along with increasing number of chronic conditions including CVD and diabetes. This in turn drives the demand for interactive patient care, regular monitoring, and proactive healthcare measures including primary care services.

According to the latest report published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the aging populations is increasing rapidly in U.S., people above 65 years and older is expected to rise to 82 million in 2050 from 58 million in 2022. This defines a positive demographic change, coupled with a growing demand for sophisticated, adequate healthcare solutions since primary healthcare plays an extensive role in managing chronic conditions and health promotion among individuals.

Furthermore, in the U.S., government initiatives and investments are driving the U.S. primary care market growth by enhancing healthcare infrastructure, supporting research, and fostering innovation. These efforts improve the quality and accessibility of primary care services, streamline healthcare delivery, and promote preventive care.

For instance, in June 2024, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a USD 30 million pilot program to test the feasibility of establishing a national primary care research network. The initiative aims to enhance primary care by integrating diverse data sources, improving patient outcomes, and addressing healthcare disparities in the U.S. However, the high costs of healthcare services and the challenges associated with reimbursement significantly restraint the primary care practices in the U.S.

On the contrary, adoption of integrated care models such as patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) and accountable care organizations (ACOs) is anticipated to create ample opportunities for the growth of the market in the coming years. These models are designed to enhance coordinated care delivery by facilitating collaboration among primary care providers, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to notably improve health outcomes and elevate the overall quality of preventive healthcare services available to patients.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The U.S. primary care market report is segmented on the basis of primary care services, service providers, revenue models, patient demographics, and mode of consultation. On the basis of primary care services, the market is divided into preventive care, diagnosis, management of chronic diseases management, treatment of acute illness, and others. On the basis of service provider, the market is classified into independent, institutions, payer-owned primary care providers, retailers and ancillary providers.

Based on revenue models, the market is bifurcated into Fee-for-Service and Fee-for-Value/Value-Based Care (VBC). Based on patient demographics, the market is categorized into pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. On the basis of mode of consultation, the market is segmented into in-person medical care and digital and virtual healthcare services.

Competitive Landscape

The U.S. primary care industry comprises of various key players such as Optum, Inc., Oak Street Health, Allina Health, Village Practice Management Company, LLC., Aledade, Agilon Health, Mercy Health, Advocate Aurora Health, SIU HealthCare, Ascension, Baylor Scott White Health, Northwell Health, Intermountain Health, Sutter Health, and Novant Health, and others. These companies are adopting strategy such as business expansion to remain dominant in the market.

For instance, in November 2023, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health expanded its healthcare services in Lowa, U.S., by opening a new primary care center. The center was established with the aim to reduce hospital admissions, readmission rates, and emergency visit by incorporating behavioral health support and addresses social determinants of health, accessible through in-center, in-home, and telehealth appointments, supported by a 24/7 patient hotline.

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the U.S. primary care market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the current and future U.S. primary care market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the U.S. primary care market is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their U.S. primary care market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

U.S. Primary Care Market Key Segments

By Primary Care Services

• Preventive Care

• Diagnosis

• Management of Chronic Diseases

• Treatment of Acute Illness

• Others

By Service Providers

• Independent

• Institutions

• Payer-Owned Primary Care Providers

• Retailers

• Ancillary Providers

By Revenue Models

• Fee-for-Service

• Fee-for-Value/Value-Based Care (VBC)

• By Patient Demographics

• Pediatrics

• Adults under 65

• Adults 65+

By Mode of Consultation

• In-Person Medical Care

• Digital and Virtual Healthcare Services

Key Players

• Optum, Inc.

• Oak Street Health

• Allina Health

• Village Practice Management Company, LLC. 

• Aledade 

• Agilon Health

• Mercy Health

• Advocate Aurora Health

• SIU HealthCare 

• Ascension

• Baylor Scott White Health 

• Northwell Health

• Intermountain Health

• Sutter Health

• Novant Health

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD XXX Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD XXX Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of XY% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	Rising prevalence of chronic diseases across the country is driving the U.S. primary care market. Rise in aging population is boosting the U.S. primary care market. Rising government initiatives and investments are driving the growth of the U.S. primary care market.
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 15 companies
Customization Scope	Free customization (equivalent up to 80 working hours of analysts) after purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope.
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