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United States Physician Groups Market By Practice Type (Single Specialty Group, Multi-Specialty Group), By Practice Size (Fewer than 5 Physicians, 5 to 10, 11 to 24, 25 to 49, 50+ Physicians), By Ownership (Physician-owned, Hospital-owned, Private Equity-owned, Others), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F
Market Report I 2025-04-25 I 87 Pages I TechSci Research
Market Overview
The United States Physician Groups Market was valued at USD 342.21 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 530.66 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.56% during the forecast period. The market is expanding rapidly due to major changes in healthcare delivery systems and the growing emphasis on value-based care models. Physician groups are increasingly aligning with these models to enhance care coordination, patient outcomes, and reimbursement efficiency. The consolidation of smaller practices into large, multispecialty groups has enabled shared resources, improved access, and integrated care. The aging population, with its complex healthcare needs, is also contributing to rising demand for continuous and coordinated services. Physician groups are well-positioned to address this need, supporting preventive care and chronic condition management. Additionally, private equity investments are fueling growth, particularly in high-demand specialties, while digital tools like EHRs, telehealth, and AI diagnostics are improving operational workflows. These factors are transforming physician group operations and strengthening their role in the U.S. healthcare landscape.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Demand for Outpatient and Ambulatory Services
The growing demand for outpatient and ambulatory care is a major driver of the U.S. Physician Groups Market. As healthcare shifts toward value-based models, physician groups are leveraging outpatient settings to deliver more efficient and cost-effective care. These services include routine check-ups, diagnostics, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures. Patients prefer outpatient care due to shorter wait times, reduced costs, and quicker recovery, while payers support this model through favorable reimbursement. Technological advancements such as minimally invasive techniques and portable diagnostics have expanded the scope of outpatient treatments. Physician groups are increasingly investing in infrastructure and tools to deliver high-quality services outside traditional hospitals. These developments are reinforcing the role of physician groups in improving access, lowering costs, and delivering coordinated care-aligning with broader healthcare reform initiatives.
Key Market Challenges
Regulatory Complexity and Compliance Burden
Navigating regulatory complexity is a key challenge for physician groups in the United States. They must comply with an extensive framework of regulations from federal and state authorities, including CMS, HIPAA, and the Stark Law. Compliance requires significant administrative resources and continuous investment in staff training and technology. Failure to comply can lead to severe financial penalties and reputational damage, particularly for smaller practices with limited resources. Frequent updates to healthcare policies and reimbursement models, such as the shift to value-based care, further increase complexity. This often forces physician groups to modify workflows and adapt to new standards, straining operations. Smaller, independent practices are especially impacted, leading many to seek acquisition or partnerships to share compliance responsibilities. These regulatory pressures are creating operational challenges and influencing the ongoing consolidation of the physician group market.
Key Market Trends
Focus on Multispecialty and Integrated Care Models
A growing trend in the United States Physician Groups Market is the shift toward multispecialty and integrated care models. These structures allow primary care providers and specialists to work collaboratively under one organization, improving coordination and patient outcomes. This model is particularly effective for managing patients with chronic or complex conditions and aligns well with value-based care initiatives. Integrated care facilitates shared clinical, financial, and administrative functions, improving efficiency and eligibility for performance-based reimbursement. Programs like Medicare's Primary Care First (PCF) model support this shift by incentivizing practices that deliver comprehensive, high-quality care. As of December 2024, the PCF model had 2,100 participating practices serving around 2 million Medicare beneficiaries. The use of EHRs, population health tools, and real-time analytics is enhancing care delivery, enabling practices to monitor performance, reduce readmissions, and personalize treatment plans. This trend is fostering a more collaborative and outcome-driven healthcare environment, supporting the continued growth of physician groups.
Key Market Players
- Cleveland Clinic
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.)
- UNITEDHEALTH GROUP (Optum, Inc.)
- Select Medical (Select Physical Therapy)
- C-HCA, Inc. (HCA Florida Healthcare Physicians (HCA, Inc.))
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPMC Physicians)
- NYU Langone Health (NYU Langone Hospitals)
- Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (Northwestern Medicine)
- HealthCare Partners IPA (HealthCare Partners, MSO)
- Northwell Health (Northwell Health Physician Partners)
- Penn Medicine Physicians (The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania)
Report Scope:
In this report, the United States Physician Groups Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
- United States Physician Groups Market, By Practice Type:
o Single Specialty Group
o Multi-Specialty Group
- United States Physician Groups Market, By Practice Size:
o Fewer than 5 Physicians
o 5 to 10
o 11 to 24
o 25 to 49
o 50+ Physicians
- United States Physician Groups Market, By Ownership:
o Physician-owned
o Hospital-owned
o Private Equity-owned
o Others
- United States Physician Groups Market, By Region:
o North-East
o Mid-West
o West
o South
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the United States Physician Groups Market.
Available Customizations:
United States Physician Groups Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. United States Physician Groups Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Practice Type (Single Specialty Group, Multi-Specialty Group)
5.2.2. By Practice Size (Fewer than 5 Physicians, 5 to 10, 11 to 24, 25 to 49, 50+ Physicians)
5.2.3. By Ownership (Physician-owned, Hospital-owned, Private Equity-owned, Others)
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North-East Physician Groups Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Practice Type
6.2.2. By Practice Size
6.2.3. By Ownership
7. Mid-West Physician Groups Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Practice Type
7.2.2. By Practice Size
7.2.3. By Ownership
8. West Physician Groups Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Practice Type
8.2.2. By Practice Size
8.2.3. By Ownership
9. South Physician Groups Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Practice Type
9.2.2. By Practice Size
9.2.3. By Ownership
10. Market Dynamics
10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges
11. Market Trends & Developments
11.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
11.2. Product Launches (If Any)
11.3. Recent Developments
12. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
13. United States Economic Profile
14. United States Physician Groups Market: SWOT Analysis
15. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
15.1. Competition in the Industry
15.2. Potential of New Entrants
15.3. Power of Suppliers
15.4. Power of Customers
15.5. Threat of Substitute Products
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Cleveland Clinic
16.1.1. Business Overview
16.1.2. Company Snapshot
16.1.3. Products & Services
16.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
16.1.5. Recent Developments
16.1.6. Key Personnel Details
16.1.7. SWOT Analysis
16.2. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.)
16.3. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP (Optum, Inc.)
16.4. Select Medical (Select Physical Therapy)
16.5. C-HCA, Inc. (HCA Florida Healthcare Physicians (HCA, Inc.))
16.6. University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPMC Physicians)
16.7. NYU Langone Health (NYU Langone Hospitals)
16.8. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (Northwestern Medicine)
16.9. HealthCare Partners IPA (HealthCare Partners, MSO)
16.10. Northwell Health (Northwell Health Physician Partners)
16.11. Penn Medicine Physicians (The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania)
17. Strategic Recommendations
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