PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1363060
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1363060
The U.S. hospital emergency department market size is expected to reach USD 246.3 billion by 2030, based on a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.. It is projected to register a CAGR of 5.75% during the forecast period. The rising prevalence of diseases requiring immediate care, such as cardiac arrest, is expected to drive the growth of this market. Hospital Emergency Departments (EDs) are preferred by individuals needing emergency care due to the 24-hour availability of care over other medical centers. There has been an increase in patients with acute psychiatric crises visiting hospital Eds in the last few years. According to the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, in 2021, there were around 2.43 million ED visits due to problems related to psychological and mental disorders. Furthermore, a total of 2.4 million ED visits occurred due to diseases of the nervous system.
Neurologic emergencies include conditions such as stroke, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, and others. Stroke is a major contributor to ED visits, with around 5,311,000 individuals suffering a stroke annually. This is likely to increase the number of ER visits in the coming years. To meet the high demand for EDs and create awareness, hospitals are adopting new technologies and conducting various business activities. For instance, in January 2022, Novant Health announced a collaborative partnership with Aidoc, an enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) solution for medical imaging providers. This partnership aims to accelerate the treatment of patients in the emergency department using AI technology. Moreover, there is a trend of adopting new treatment options, such as AI and telehealth, for emergency care of acute illnesses and injuries.
For instance, in October 2020, Northwestern Memorial Hospital partnered with Caption Health to acquire Caption AI, the AI technology for ultrasound, for use in EDs. Such measures are expected to increase demand for emergency care due to the growing awareness about the availability of accurate and quick treatment options and the increasing adoption of new technologies. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in revenue loss for EDs in the United States, due to the substantial reductions in the number of ED visits. The decline in visits was largely due to people delaying treatment to avoid infection, a decrease in surgery volume, and social distancing restrictions. According to a study from Yale and the Mayo Clinic researchers, ED visits declined by 41.5% (in Colorado) to 63.5% (in New York) the year after the pandemic outbreak.