Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size Study, by Application, by Source of Service, by Services, by Type and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

Global Medical Second Opinion Market is valued approximately at USD 4.83 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 14.29% over the forecast period 2023-2032. The market for medical second opinions is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by the rising trend of patients seeking multiple medical opinions to explore various treatment options. This trend is facilitated by the increasing prevalence of diagnostic testing, which allows patients to compare different medical perspectives. Enhanced awareness about the benefits of second opinions is encouraging more individuals to consult multiple doctors before undergoing major procedures or treatments, thereby fuelling market expansion. In addition, patients seek additional information and alternative treatment options to ensure the best possible care. The demand for second opinions is particularly high among cancer patients, who value the opportunity to have their diagnoses and treatment plans reviewed by multiple specialists.

The need for healthcare cost optimization is another critical driver for the medical second opinion market. As healthcare services become more expensive, patients globally face increasing financial burdens. Moreover, there is a growing demand for cost-effective healthcare solutions, particularly in regions with limited healthcare resources. Second opinions provide valuable insights for patients, helping them make informed decisions about significant surgical or primary care treatments. By reassessing diagnoses and exploring alternative therapeutic options, medical second opinions can potentially reduce treatment costs and minimize the risk of surgical complications, which can lead to higher medical expenses. Furthermore, the prevalence of cancer is also contributing to the market's growth. According to the World Health Organization, around 10.6 million people worldwide died from cancer in 2019. With increasing risk factors such as excessive alcohol and tobacco use, obesity, and poor diet, the number of cancer patients seeking second opinions is on the rise.

The key regions considered for the global Medical Second Opinion market study include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominates the market due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure and high accessibility to top medical experts. The region benefits from a strong network of renowned hospitals and specialized clinics, which provide comprehensive second opinion services. High patient awareness and a growing preference for accurate diagnoses drive demand for these services. Additionally, North America's emphasis on innovative healthcare solutions and the integration of telemedicine enhance the availability and convenience of second opinions. The presence of leading healthcare institutions and a robust regulatory environment further solidifies North America's leadership in the global Medical Second Opinion market. Europe follows closely, driven by an aging population with health insurance and the rising adoption of technology. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the highest growth rate, fuelled by increasing demand for better diagnosis and treatment, lower costs, and a high burden of chronic diseases.

Major market players included in this report are:

SecondOpinionExpert, Inc.
DoctorSpring
2nd MD
Cleveland Clinic MyConsult
Partners Healthcare
HCA Hospitals
Teladoc Health, Inc.
Amradnet
Johns Hopkins Medicine
XMRI.COM

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Application:

Cancer
Diabetes
Cardiac Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Ocular Disorders

By Source of Service:

In-House
Outsourced

By Services:

Medical Condition Management
Post-Acute Care Nursing
Medical Peer Review Services

By Type:

Hospitals Physicians/Specialties
Online Physicians Portal
Medical Second Opinion Companies
Health Insurance Companies

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2022
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecast (2022- 2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Application
- 1.3.2. By Source of Service
- 1.3.3. By Services
- 1.3.4. By Type
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Rising trend in second opinions for medical services
- 3.1.2. Growing demand for healthcare cost optimization
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Economic uncertainty and limited healthcare resources
- 3.2.2. Issues with data privacy and security
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Increasing adoption of telemedicine and online consultations
- 3.3.2. Expanding health insurance coverage and awareness

Chapter 4. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Medical Second Opinion Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.1. Cancer
- 5.2.2. Diabetes
- 5.2.3. Cardiac Disorders
- 5.2.4. Neurological Disorders
- 5.2.5. Respiratory Disorders
- 5.2.6. Ocular Disorders

Chapter 6. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecasts by Source of Service 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Medical Second Opinion Market: Source of Service Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.2.1. In-House
- 6.2.2. Outsourced

Chapter 7. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecasts by Services 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Medical Second Opinion Market: Services Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.1. Medical Condition Management
- 7.2.2. Post-Acute Care Nursing
- 7.2.3. Medical Peer Review Services

Chapter 8. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2022-2032

8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Medical Second Opinion Market: Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.2.1. Hospitals Physicians/Specialties
- 8.2.2. Online Physicians Portal
- 8.2.3. Medical Second Opinion Companies
- 8.2.4. Health Insurance Companies

Chapter 9. Global Medical Second Opinion Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

9.1. North America Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.1.1. U.S. Medical Second Opinion Market
  - 9.1.1.1. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 9.1.1.2. Source of Service breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 9.1.1.3. Services breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 9.1.1.4. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 9.1.2. Canada Medical Second Opinion Market
9.2. Europe Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.1. U.K. Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.2. Germany Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.3. France Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.4. Spain Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.5. Italy Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.2.6. Rest of Europe Medical Second Opinion Market
9.3. Asia-Pacific Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.1. China Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.2. India Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.3. Japan Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.4. Australia Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.5. South Korea Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Medical Second Opinion Market
9.4. Latin America Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.4.1. Brazil Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.4.2. Mexico Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.4.3. Rest of Latin America Medical Second Opinion Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.5.2. South Africa Medical Second Opinion Market
- 9.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Medical Second Opinion Market

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
- 10.3.1. Cleveland Clinic MyConsult
  - 10.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 10.3.1.2. Overview
  - 10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 10.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 10.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 10.3.2. Partners Healthcare
- 10.3.3. HCA Hospitals
- 10.3.4. Teladoc Health, Inc.
- 10.3.5. Amradnet
- 10.3.6. Johns Hopkins Medicine
- 10.3.7. XMRI.COM
- 10.3.8. SecondOpinionExpert, Inc.
- 10.3.9. DoctorSpring
- 10.3.10. 2nd MD

Chapter 11. Research Process

11.1. Research Process
- 11.1.1. Data Mining
- 11.1.2. Analysis
- 11.1.3. Market Estimation
- 11.1.4. Validation
- 11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes