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Patient transport services encompass non-emergency transportation of patients between medical facilities, ensuring safe transit from hospitals to homes, rehabilitation centers, or nursing homes.
These services utilize different vehicle types ground ambulance, air ambulance, and water ambulance. Ground ambulances cater to patients requiring specialized or emergency medical care, either at their location or while in transit. Equipment includes advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) services, utilized in emergency and non-emergency situations. These services find applications in hospitals, medical centers, retirement communities, hospice care facilities, and nursing care facilities, serving both private-paying customers and medical institutions.
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The patient transport services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from$40.33 billion in 2024 to $44.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demographic changes, healthcare access challenges, emergency medical services (EMS) integration, government healthcare policies, and partnerships with healthcare providers
The patient transport services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to telehealth and remote monitoring, population health management, customized transport solutions, home-based care, and global health events preparedness. Major trends in the forecast period include telemedicine integration, fleet modernization, community-based services, personalized patient care, and data-driven logistics.
The increasing number of road accidents is expected to drive the growth of the patient transport services market in the future. Road accidents involve incidents with at least one vehicle on a public road that result in injuries or fatalities. These accidents necessitate emergency medical transport for non-life-threatening injuries or medical conditions that require prompt attention at a hospital. Additionally, medical transportation is needed for individuals who require ongoing care or rehabilitation due to injuries sustained in the accident. For example, in May 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts, an Australia-based agency of the Australian Federal Government, reported 1,194 road crash deaths in 2022, reflecting a 5.8% increase from 2021. Thus, the rise in road accidents is fueling the growth of the patient transport services market.
The growing geriatric population is expected to drive the growth of the patient transport services market in the future. The geriatric population consists of individuals aged 65 and older, who often have specific healthcare and social needs related to aging. Patient transport services offer efficient and timely transportation solutions, ensuring better access to healthcare facilities and contributing to the overall well-being of an aging society. For instance, in January 2024, the Population Reference Bureau, a US-based private nonprofit organization that specializes in collecting and providing statistics, projected that the number of Americans aged 65 and older will rise from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050, representing a 47% increase. Thus, the increasing geriatric population is fueling the growth of the patient transport services market.
Innovation emerges as a pivotal trend within the patient transport services market, with leading companies striving to introduce novel products to fortify their market standing. For instance, Technimount Medical, a Canada-based emergency medical services provider, introduced the Techni-Track and Techni-Clamp under its THS product line in June 2022. These innovations, equipped with Descending technology, facilitate easier height adjustments and IV bag installations and enable quick installation of pumps and medical devices, underscoring the significance of product innovation in driving the patient transport services market.
Major players in the patient transport services arena are embracing strategic partnerships to expand their service offerings. This collaborative approach involves companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual growth. For instance, Advantus Health Partners, a U.S.-based healthcare solutions provider specializing in supply chain management and medical logistics, partnered with HHS in May 2023. This strategic alliance aims to optimize transportation logistics, enhance patient outcomes, and foster a patient-centric approach. The collaboration, supported by an eight-year, $1.2 billion agreement, is poised to significantly contribute to the growth of the healthcare transportation services market.
In August 2022, MTM Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in medical and transportation management, successfully acquired Veyo LLC for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition positions MTM to bolster its service enhancements and self-service capabilities, aiming to deliver an unparalleled Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) experience within the industry. Veyo LLC, the acquired entity, is recognized as a prominent U.S.-based provider of non-emergency medical transportation services.
Major companies operating in the patient transport services market include Envision Healthcare, Acadian Ambulance Service, Falck A/S, Air Methods Corporation, American Ambulance Service Inc., Air Medical Group, First Ambulance, National Patient Transport pty. Ltd., Express Medical Transporters, North West Ambulance Service, RNR Patient Transfer Services Inc., South Central Ambulance Service, Medivic Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., London Ambulance Service, America Patient Transport Services Inc., ATS Healthcare Solutions, Xpress Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, PHI Air Medical, Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance, Lifeguard Air Ambulance, Air Ambulance Worldwide, REVA Air Ambulance, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, AeroCare Medical Transport System, AirCARE1 International, AirMed International, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance, Global Air Ambulance, IAS Medical Limited, Medical Air Service, Native Air
North America was the largest region in the patient transport services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the patient transport services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the patient transport services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The patient transport services market includes revenues earned by entities by ambulatory transportation, non-emergency medical transportation, stretcher transportation, wheelchair transportation, door-through-door transportation, and curb-to-curb transportation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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