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 I

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 Report, Country Outlook Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2022 - 2030

U.S. post-acute care market value is slated to rise substantially over 2022-2030, as a result of the growing burden of chronic health conditions across the region.

As per data from the CDC, over 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with a chronic disease, while 4 in 10 adults have two or more conditions. Care coordination and delivery of effective treatment are crucial for managing these conditions. These requirements are likely to encourage patients to opt for post-acute care services for greater treatment flexibility and disease recovery.

Patients residing in rehabilitation and other post-acute care facilities can be transferred to different care levels within the same facility or between facilities. This delivery of coordinated care and treatments is also set to drive the adoption of post-acute care among chronic disease patients in the region.

The U.S. post-acute care industry is segregated in terms of service, conditions, age, and region.

With respect to the service, the industry value from the inpatient rehabilitation facility segment was more than USD 51 billion in 2021. Several inpatient rehabilitation services are being offered as part of specific programs geared toward treating certain health conditions. These facilities also combine hospital-level care with intense rehabilitation to help patients restore their normal function, contributing to their popularity as preferred post-acute care establishments.

Based on conditions, the brain injury segment accounted for a 15% share of the U.S. post-acute care market in 2021, owing to the burgeoning cases of traumatic brain injury. Based on the CDC data, over 1.5 million Americans survive a traumatic brain injury annually. This growing number of brain injury cases is anticipated to boost post-acute care management demand to speed up the recovery process.

The industry value from the wound management segment was more than USD 53 billion in 2021. This is attributed mainly to the increased cases of chronic wounds in the United States.

With respect to age, the market size from the others (below 45 years) segment is likely to grow considerably over the forecast period, given the rising occurrence of accidents and non-fatal traumatic brain injuries.

According to the CDC, the rate of motor vehicle crashes leading to traumatic brain injury-related hospitalization was 24.6 per 100,000 population in people aged 15 to 24 years. Factors such as these may augment the adoption of post-acute care to help patients hasten their recovery and resume daily activities.

From a regional frame of reference, the Northeast U.S. post-acute care industry recorded revenue of USD 113 billion in 2021. The strong presence of trained healthcare professionals and the growing population are among the drivers for the increasing service demand in the region.

Additionally, the West South Central region held over 8% share of the U.S. post-acute care market in 2021, owing to the increasing number of local care providers offering affordable services. Collaborative initiatives between private and public sector companies will further strengthen the regional market outlook.