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Inpatient services encompass medical care and treatments provided to individuals who are admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility for at least one overnight stay. These services usually involve ongoing monitoring and assistance from healthcare professionals for conditions that require specialized or intensive care.
The primary components of inpatient services include acute care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, psychiatric care, and palliative care. Acute care involves prompt, short-term medical treatment for severe injuries, sudden illnesses, or urgent health conditions that demand immediate medical attention. Treatments within inpatient care span a range of conditions including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, emergencies and trauma, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal issues, central nervous system disorders, maternal and postpartum care, as well as urological and kidney-related conditions. Key medical specialties involved include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and general medicine. Inpatient facilities may vary by ownership, including public or government-run, not-for-profit, private, and for-profit private institutions, and they serve a diverse group of end users such as patients, healthcare practitioners, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.
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The inpatient services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2,003.83 billion in 2024 to $2,069.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to an aging population, a higher incidence of chronic illnesses, increased healthcare spending, expanded insurance coverage, and a growing demand for specialized medical treatments.
The inpatient services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2,326.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased awareness of mental health, the expansion of personalized medicine, the integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics in hospital settings, the emergence of hybrid care models, and a heightened emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety. Key trends expected during this period include AI-driven clinical decision support systems, remote patient monitoring technologies, robotic-assisted surgical procedures, enhancements in electronic health records, and the implementation of real-time location tracking systems.
The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is expected to drive the growth of the inpatient services market. Cardiovascular diseases include a range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. The rise in these conditions is primarily linked to sedentary lifestyles, which contribute to obesity, poor heart health, and an increased risk of hypertension and diabetes. Patients with cardiovascular diseases often require hospital stays for procedures, continuous monitoring, and urgent care, leading to increased demand for inpatient beds, specialized medical staff, and advanced treatment technologies. For instance, in January 2025, the American Heart Association, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, reported 131,454 deaths primarily associated with high blood pressure in 2022. Similarly, in January 2024, the same organization noted 124,508 deaths tied to high blood pressure in 2021. These figures highlight how the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases is contributing to the expansion of the inpatient services market.
Companies in the inpatient services market are increasingly adopting advanced technologies such as integrating virtual care capabilities into inpatient television systems to support clinical tasks remotely and reduce staff workload. This approach enables in-room televisions to serve multiple functions, including remote patient observation, virtual consultations, patient education, and discharge planning, thereby improving care team flexibility and operational efficiency. For example, in November 2023, Oneview Healthcare, an Ireland-based health-tech company, introduced a new version of its Care Experience Platform (CXP), incorporating a Virtual Care API. This update enables hospitals to deliver virtual inpatient care through the existing patient television system, offering services such as virtual observation and remote nursing support. The platform also integrates with third-party telehealth tools, allowing clinicians to start video consultations directly from the electronic medical record (EMR) system. This supports both scheduled and real-time virtual care, enhancing access and efficiency in hospital settings.
In March 2025, Prime Healthcare, a U.S.-based healthcare company, acquired eight hospitals from Ascension for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allowed Prime Healthcare to expand its inpatient service capacity and broaden its reach in key regional healthcare markets. By adding these facilities, the company strengthened its ability to deliver acute care services across a wider network. Ascension Hospitals, a U.S.-based Catholic-affiliated healthcare system, provides acute, critical, and general inpatient care through its network of hospitals.
Major players in the inpatient services market are Kaiser Permanente, HCA Healthcare, Ascension Health, Fresenius Medical Care, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Sutter Health, Mayo Clinic, Cleverland Clinic, Universal Health Services Inc., Community Health Systems (CHS), Advent Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Ramsay Healthcare, Massachusetts General Hospital, UCLA Medical Centers, Cedars-Sinai, Mediclinic International, The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Singapore Health Services, Life Healthcare Group, Keio University (Medical Services), Burjeel Holdings, THE ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL, Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Max Healthcare.
North America was the largest region in the inpatient services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in inpatient services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the inpatient services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The inpatient services market includes revenues earned by entities through the admission, diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients. 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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