Research and Markets: US Home Healthcare Services Industry Report: 23,000 Establishments such as Amedisys and Apria Healthcare Group Generate Annual Revenue of Approx $56 Billion

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/008eb0/home_healthcare_se) has announced the addition of the "Home Healthcare Services " report to their offering.

The US home healthcare industry includes about 23,000 etablishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of $56 billion. Major companies include Amedisys, Apria Healthcare Group, Gentiva Health Services, and Lincare Holdings. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate less than 25 percent of revenue.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is driven by demographics, developments in portable medical technologies, and patients' preference for in-home care. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and efficient operations. Large companies have some economies of scale in sales and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully by serving a local market. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $56,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

The home healthcare industry includes medical and skilled nursing services; medical equipment, supplies, and medication services; personal care (such as bathing and transportation); therapeutic services (like physical and respiratory therapy); and psychosocial services (including counseling and spiritual care). Services include traditional home care (50 percent), home hospice care (22 percent), and home nursing care (12 percent). Companies treat patients who have a short-term need for care, such as after a hospital stay, as well as those with conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who require long-term treatment. Heart disease, diabetes, and cerebral vascular disease are among the most prevalent admission diagnoses for home healthcare patients.

Key Topics Covered:

Industry Overview

Quarterly Industry Update

Business Challenges

Trends AND Opportunities

Call Preparation Questions

Financial Information

Industry Forecast

Website and Media Links

Glossary of Acronyms

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Source: First Research