Managed Healthcare Executive December 3, 2019
The home healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid expansion, driven by an aging U.S. population. The senior citizen demographic (aged 65 years or older) will reach 16.9% of the total U.S. population in 2020, and is expected to continue rising, forecasted to reach 20.6% by 2030.
In a new study, Definitive Healthcare, provider of data, intelligence, and analytics on the healthcare provider market, surveyed leaders at U.S.-based home health agencies in October of 2019 in order to uncover the most common services areas, lines of specialized care, and future plans for strategy and development.
The study found:
- Nearly half organizations are planning to expand their service line offerings from what they currently offer.
- Roughly three-quarters of...