Urgent Care Apps Market

Urgent Care Apps Market Research, 2032

The global urgent care apps market was valued at $1.4 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $23.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 32.5% from 2023 to 2032. The Urgent Mobile Care market refers to healthcare apps that are used for emergency health conditions such as stroke and cardiac conditions. These urgent care apps provide services such as emergency healthcare condition management, emergency alert, and communication with hospitals.

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Market dynamics

The Urgent Care Apps Market Growth is driven by several factors such as increase in demand for patient-centric treatments and improvements in healthcare infrastructure. One of the key drivers is the rising incidences of medical emergencies such as cardiac conditions and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a national public health agency in the U.S., every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. Urgent Mobile Care also provide in-hospital communication services which reduce the response time and patients may receive immediate medical aid. These applications are used by healthcare organizations such as hospitals and ambulatory centers.

Furthermore,  growth in prevalence of acute diseases such as stroke and cardiac conditions contributes to the growth of the Urgent Care Apps Industry. For instance, according to 2020 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , about 697,000 people in the U.S. died from heart disease in 2020. Center for disease control and prevention is a health agency in the U.S. It keeps track of health trends, tries to find the cause of health problems and outbreaks of disease, and responds to new public health threats.

Furthermore, the growth in geriatric population is expected to contribute to growth of the Urgent Care Apps Industry. There is a rapid growth in geriatric population, which is the group of people aged 65 years and above, around the world. Age-related diseases, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) are anticipated to increase as this population continues to increase.

In addition, increase in healthcare funding and advancements in healthcare services is expected to increase the growth of the Urgent Care Apps Market Size. However, with the development of urgent care apps, physicians can respond quickly in emergency situations and can assist care takers in emergency cases through virtual meetings. Also, the urgent care apps can assist emergency cases with services such as first aid and CPR.

However, the poor internet connectivity in developing countries is a key factor anticipated to hamper the growth of Urgent Care Apps Market Size.

Segmental Overview

The urgent care apps market is segmented on the basis of product, clinical area, and region. On the basis of the product, the market is categorized into emergency care triage apps, in-hospital communication apps and post-hospital apps. On the basis of clinical area, the market is classified into trauma, stroke, cardiac conditions, others. On the basis of region, the market is studied across North America (the U.S., Mayada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).

The urgent care apps market is segmented into Clinical area and Product.

By Clinical Area:

On the basis of clinical area, the market is segmented into trauma, stroke, cardiac conditions, and others. The stroke segment occupied the largest Urgent Care Apps Market Share in 2022, owing to the prevalence of cardiac conditions. However, trauma is projected to register the highest CAGR during the Urgent Care Apps Market Forecast period owing to rise in number of incidences of trauma.

By Product: 

On the basis of product, the market is categorized into emergency care triage apps, in-hospital communication apps, post-hospital apps. The in-hospital communication apps segment accounted for the largest Urgent Care Apps Market Share in 2022, owing to its adoption by the hospitals and convenience for the physicians to access emergency situations. However, emergency care triage apps is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to increase in number of smart phone users and growth in awareness about healthcare apps.

By Region:

On the basis of region, North America is expected to witness the highest growth, in terms of revenue, owing to increase in adoption of urgent care apps by the population, rise in awareness about healthcare apps, and a surge in healthcare infrastructure drive the growth of the urgent care apps market. An upsurge in healthcare expenditure in emerging economies is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for market expansion. In addition, the launch of various products; strategies adopted by these key players such as acquisition, collaboration, and agreement function as major factor that contribute toward the growth of the urgent care apps market.

However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness notable growth, owing to factors such as an increase in per capita spending, growth in the number of smartphone users, and rise in disposable incomes. In addition, the region has a large population, and a significant portion of this population is aging. As people age, they are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which may require urgent treatment. Furthermore, there is a growth in awareness of patient-centric treatment in the region, and healthcare providers are increasingly recommending treatment with urgent care apps.

In addition, India has emerged as a global hub for software and smartphones industry due to its world-class healthcare infrastructure, experienced medical professionals, and cost-effective medical treatments. In recent years, India has gained significant recognition for its expertise in the field of cardiology procedures and has become a preferred destination for patients seeking affordable and high-quality cardiac care.

Competition Analysis

Competitive analysis and profiles of the major key players that operate in the urgent care apps market are AlayaCare, Allm Inc, Argusoft, Brave Care Inc, Epic Systems Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker Corporation, Teladoc Health, Inc., TigerConnect, and Zocdoc, Inc. Major players have adopted product launch, product approval, acquisition, agreement a branding as key developmental strategies to improve the product portfolio of the invisible orthodontics market.

Some Examples of Acquisition In The Urgent Care Apps Market 

• In February 2022, Stryker Corporation completed the acquisition of Vocera Communications, Inc. a global telecommunication company. This acquisition is expected to enhance the ability of Stryker to offer comprehensive solutions to healthcare providers in the areas of care coordination, patient safety, and clinical workflows.

Some Examples of Innovation In The Urgent Care Apps Market

• In July 2022, AlayaCare released a secure messaging feature in AlayaCare application that allows office staff and care teams to communicate and exchange information securely.

Some Examples of Partnership in The Urgent Care Apps Industry

• In March 2023, AlayaCare partnered with Forcura, a healthcare technology company. Under this partnership AlayaCare will utilize healthcare workflow management platform of Forcura.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

• This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the urgent care apps market analysis from 2022 to 2032 to identify the prevailing Urgent Care Apps Market Opportunity.
• The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
• Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
• In-depth analysis of the urgent care apps market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
• Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
• Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
• The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global urgent care apps market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

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