PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1404771
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1404771
The U.S. primary care physicians market size is expected to reach USD 339.6 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 3.36% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. A rising number of medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. has increased demand for primary care physicians (PCPs). According to Kaiser Family Foundation, as of January 2023, there were around 502,217 active PCPs in the U.S. The number of internal medicine physicians was the largest, accounting for 205,285 active physicians.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made health insurance more accessible to millions of uninsured U.S.-based individuals in the past decade. The nonelderly population not covered by Medicare, especially young adults, have gained maximum benefits from these health coverage programs. In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau reported percentage of insured people was 91.4%. With an increase in insured population, there is an upsurge in the utilization of healthcare services. Demand for these services and PCPs is, thus, anticipated to increase over the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a high demand for PCPs in the U.S. Majority of private physician practices reported a significant loss of revenue, physician burnout, shutting down of practices, and furloughed staff. In a survey conducted by the Medical Group Management Association, in April 2020, around 97% of independent practices reported a negative impact of COVID-19 on their financials directly or indirectly. PCPs are being approached for vaccination. Telehealth & virtual care services have created new opportunities for physicians to increase access to primary care across the country.