Michigan Urgent Care Center Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Acute Respiratory Infection, Urinary Tract Infections), And Segment Forecasts, 2021 - 2028

Report Overview

The Michigan urgent care center market size was valued at USD 715.0 million in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% from 2021 to 2028. Urgent care centers can provide treatment for conditions that are not severe enough to be treated at an emergency department but need more than primary care. Adoption of telemedicine, the launch of new urgent care facilities, and acquisitions by key players to expand their presence in the state of Michigan are factors expected to positively impact the market growth. For instance, in November 2020, NextCare Holdings, Inc., a provider of urgent care, acquired nine clinics from Michigan Urgent Care (MUC) in the Southeast area of Michigan.

The demand for emergency services has been increasing to treat different types of emergencies, such as heart attack, stroke, electrical shock, and severe burns. According to the CDC, people in the U.S. made 145 million visits to emergency rooms in 2016. Considering the time factor, emergency rooms treat patients based on the severity of the condition, which requires an average time of 2 hours, 15 minutes from the time patients arrive until they depart. On the other hand, urgent care centers offer the advantage on a first-come, first-serve basis with an average of fewer than 30 minutes from arrival to departure. Therefore, they have emerged as an alternative to emergency departments. The primary conditions that could be treated in these centers include strains, fractures, and minor acute illnesses. Thus, these factors are boosting market growth.

With the increasing life expectancy, the geriatric population is anticipated to grow rapidly in the future. As per the data published by the Population Reference Bureau, the number of people in the U.S. aged 65 years and above is estimated to reach 95 million by 2060 from 52 million in 2018; based on percentage, it is expected to increase from 16% in 2018 to 23% by 2060. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 23% of residents in Michigan were aged 60 years and above as of 2016. The high geriatric population poses a high demand for health services as they are more susceptible to infections and diseases. This is likely to propel market growth.

COVID-19 Michigan urgent care center market impact: 2.12% increase from 2019 to 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on various sectors of the U.S. economy. The sudden outbreak of the pandemic increased the burden on the U.S. healthcare system. As the infection spread across the U.S., urgent care centers acted as the frontline in combating the health crises. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers increased drastically owing to the adverse symptoms of the infection such as shortness of breath and chest pain.

However, around May 2020, as lockdowns and related restrictions were loosened, several clinics began reopening. Mercy Health reopened its six urgent care facilities for patients with COVID-19 symptoms and other urgent needs and nine other facilities for patients with non-COVID-19 symptoms. Moreover, for efficient management during the pandemic, the COVID-19 Practice Management Guide was published by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. It was intended as a guide to clinicians and hospital administrators regarding the Crisis Standards of Care in their respective facilities.

Application Insights

The acute respiratory infection segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 27.2% in 2020. Urgent care centers are adopting innovative measures, such as providing diagnoses over the phone or video, for respiratory illness. This, coupled with the rising prevalence of respiratory disorders, is anticipated to drive the segment. In terms of application, the market is segmented into acute respiratory infection, general symptoms, tissue disorders, digestive system issues, skin infections, urinary tract infections, ear infections, sprains, strains, fractures and injuries, influenza pneumonia, and others.

The high prevalence of the common cold and the increasing demand for seasonal flu vaccination shots are propelling the growth of the general symptoms segment. Allergy treatment is another major factor in the spectrum of treatments offered at urgent care centers. Overall, allergies are the sixth leading cause of illness in the U.S., with approximately 1,521,275 cases of infections in Michigan annually. This is projected to favor segment growth.

The urinary tract infections segment is estimated to witness remarkable growth during the forecast period. According to Neu Urgent Care, Michigan, around 40% to 60% of women develop a UTI at least once, with around 10% of women suffering from UTI annually. Increasing cases of UTIs, especially among women, are favoring the expansion of the segment.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is fragmented with the presence of multinational and regional players. Urgent care centers such as Get Well Urgent Care, Berkley Urgent Care, and PrimeCare Urgent Care provide diverse services in the market. Acquisitions, obtaining investments, and the adoption of new technologies such as telemedicine are key strategies adopted by the market players. For instance, in July 2017, American Family Care signed a deal with American Development Partners, a private equity and development organization, to obtain an investment of up to USD 1 billion. The investment was aimed at facilitating the development of new franchise locations of AFC by overseeing construction and land acquisition, providing working capital, and financing equipment. Some prominent players in the Michigan urgent care center market include:

• American Family Care

• Concentra, Inc.

• Beaumont Health

• Nextcare Holdings, Inc.  

• Lakes Urgent Care

• Livonia Urgent Care & Medical Center

• Get Well Urgent Care

• Oak Park Urgent Care

• Berkley Urgent Care

• PrimeCare Urgent Care

Michigan Urgent Care Center Market Report Scope

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at the state level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Michigan urgent care center market report on the basis of application:

• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)

  • Acute Respiratory Infection

  • General Symptoms

  • Tissue Issues

  • Digestive System Issues

  • Skin Infections

  • Urinary Tract Infections

  • Ear Infections

  • Sprains, Strains, Fracture and Injuries

  • Influenza Pneumonia

  • Others