The U.S. ambulatory EHR market size is anticipated to reach USD 7.60 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.57% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Shift towards outpatient care models, regulatory compliance, and demand for operational efficiency & cost optimization are some of the factors contributing to market growth.
Factors such as lower treatment costs, patient preference for same-day discharge, and advancements in minimally invasive procedures have accelerated a shift toward outpatient care models. Ambulatory care providers, including urgent care centers, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and specialty clinics, require efficient digital solutions to manage high patient volumes with fast turnaround times.
Moreover, stringent regulations regarding data privacy and security, coupled with the increasing emphasis on value-based care, necessitate the adoption of systems capable of supporting compliance and comprehensive clinical performance reporting. Electronic health record (EHR) systems enable ambulatory practices to meet these regulatory obligations effectively, thereby accelerating market penetration. For instance, in November 2023, the Savannah-based St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System implemented MEDITECH’s Expanse Ambulatory platform across over 100 primary care and specialty providers, enabling a unified, cloud-based EHR system.
Furthermore, embedded decision-support tools enhance diagnostic accuracy by providing clinicians with timely notifications regarding medication interactions, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based recommendations. These tools empower healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care by facilitating informed decision-making. For instance, York Primary Care, an internal medicine practice in Maine, in October 2024, implemented eClinicalWorks V12, an AI-driven EHR, to streamline fax management. The AI automates document recognition and assigns 40-50 daily faxes to patient records, saving over an hour per day
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Based on products, the web/ cloud-based EHR segment held the largest revenue share of 84.05% in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the enhanced data security and interoperability offered by these systems.
Based on functionality, the practice management segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 21.44% in 2024 due to enhanced operational efficiency, regulatory compliance support, and alignment with value-based care initiatives.
Based on practice size, fewer than 5 physicians’ segments dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 36.49% in 2024. Moreover, the 50+ physicians segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
In October 2024, Beaumont Internal Medicine & Geriatric Associates (BIMGA) adopted Sunoh.ai, an AI-powered medical scribe integrated with eClinicalWorks EHR, to streamline clinical documentation.
Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. ambulatory EHR market based on product, functionality, and practice size.
U.S. Ambulatory EHR Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Web/ cloud-based EHR
On-premise EHR
U.S. Ambulatory EHR Functionality Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Practice management
Patient management
E-prescribing
Referral Management
Population Health Management
Health Analytics
Others
U.S. Ambulatory EHR Practice Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Fewer than 5 physicians
5 to 10
11 to 24
25 to 49
50+ physicians
List of Key Players in U.S. Ambulatory Electronic Health Record (EHR) Market
eClinicalWorks
Oracle
Athenahealth
MEDITECH
Veradigm LLC (Allscripts Healthcare, LLC)
AdvancedMD, Inc.
NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
CureMD Healthcare
Greenway Health, LLC
Epic Systems Corporation
McKesson Corporation
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