The ninth edition of LaingBuisson’s Private Acute Healthcare UK Market Report reveals a thriving market value of £12.4 billion, with a £4.92 billion market for independent clinics and privately practising doctors. This report is an essential guide for anyone involved in this highly competitive sector of the UK health economy.
Detailing everything you need to know about the private acute healthcare market, the report includes day surgery and inpatient and outpatient independent hospitals. The market has seen steady growth to pre-pandemic levels, mostly driven by increased PMI activity, whilst self-pay growth has steadied post-pandemic. In addition, we estimate an evaluation of £700 million in income that the NHS has generated from privately paying patients. LaingBuisson’s exclusive analysis over the last 20 years sees the market achieve a 5.3% CAGR. However, with significant year-on-year variation from changes in policy, legislation and broader economic challenges, the market remains vulnerable.
Self-pay revenue growth has softened two years post-pandemic and whilst the market value has grown above £1.5 billion, it is not nearly as strong as years prior. Despite volume activity stabilising, this is not necessarily a sign that growth has become stagnant.
Recent trends indicate a growing reliance on the independent sector - with ophthalmology remaining the major driver of NHS-funded care activity. With over 500,000 episodes of eyecare treated by the independent sector alone, this activity is driven by mounting pressures on the NHS and increased accessibility to private services. This report equips leading stakeholders with actionable intelligence to curate successful strategies and navigate the evolving landscape.
- Healthcare Executives and Senior Management
- Healthcare Investors and Financial Analysts
- Healthcare Providers and Operators
- Health Insurance and Private Medical Cover Professionals
- Market Analysts and Consultants
- Policy Makers and Regulators
- Suppliers and Service Providers to the Healthcare Sector
- Healthcare Associations and Membership Organisations
- Academic Researchers and Educators
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