A report by TMR Research analyzed the global outpatient clinic market, finding surgery centers are the market leader.
Here's what you should know:
1. TMR argues pain management is an emerging specialty in the outpatient clinic space.
2. After surgery centers, outpatient clinic market specialties include imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, medical equipment rental, GI diagnostic and radiation therapy centers.
3. The market is expected to be driven by the high incidence rate of chronic diseases, a rising geriatric population and a decreasing number of inpatient-only procedures. However, stringent regulations and the global physician shortages could bog the market down. Despite the potential market depressors, TMR expects, "promising opportunities," in the outpatient clinic market.
4. North America is leading the globe in outpatient clinic development and is expected to continue to do so through 2025. The Asia Pacific region is also expected to grow rapidly through 2025 because of a prime economic environment.