U.S. Post-Acute Care (PAC) Market to Reach USD 635.8 Billion by 2034

The U.S. Post-Acute Care (PAC) Market is experiencing robust transformation as the nation's healthcare system shifts toward coordinated recovery, aging-in-place programs, and value-based reimbursement models. According to Exactitude Consultancy, the market, valued at USD 425.9 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 635.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.1 % during 2025-2034.

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This growth is driven by an aging population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and the rising preference for home- and community-based rehabilitation over traditional hospital stays.

Key Takeaways
• Market Size: USD 425.9 billion (2024) → USD 635.8 billion (2034)
• CAGR: 4.1 % (2025-2034)
• Top Segments: Home Health & Hospice Care dominate; Skilled Nursing Facilities remain critical for high-acuity cases
• Policy Focus: CMS reforms and bundled payment models accelerating service integration
• Technology Trend: Expansion of telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and AI-assisted care coordination

Market Story
Post-acute care encompasses services delivered after hospital discharge to support recovery and improve long-term outcomes. It includes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), home health agencies, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and long-term care hospitals (LTCHs).

As the U.S. healthcare system transitions from volume-based to value-based care, PAC providers are central to reducing readmission rates, improving patient satisfaction, and optimizing costs. Increasing investments in home-based and technology-enabled rehabilitation reflect a systemic push toward patient-centric recovery models.

Digital platforms are enabling seamless communication among hospitals, caregivers, and payers, while AI-powered analytics are supporting risk stratification and care pathway optimization.

Segmentation Overview
By Type of Service
• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
• Home Health Agencies (HHAs)
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs)
• Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)
• Hospice & Palliative Care

By Application
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
• Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation
• Post-Surgical Recovery
• Cancer and Chronic Illness Care
• Others (Wound Care, Stroke Recovery)

By Payment Model
• Fee-for-Service (FFS)
• Value-Based / Bundled Payments
• Managed Care Plans (Medicare Advantage, ACOs)

By End User
• Medicare & Medicaid Beneficiaries
• Private Insurers
• Self-Pay and Out-of-Pocket Patients

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Recent Developments
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded its Unified Post-Acute Care Payment Model, aligning reimbursements across care settings.
• Encompass Health and Amedisys announced strategic growth in home health and hospice integration.
• Kindred Healthcare expanded digital rehabilitation services and virtual recovery programs.
• LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group collaborated to expand community-based care under value-based frameworks.
• Increased adoption of remote monitoring devices and AI triage systems to manage patient recovery at home.

Expert Quote
"The U.S. post-acute care landscape is evolving toward integrated, data-driven recovery ecosystems.
Digital tools and home-based rehabilitation are redefining how Americans recover after hospitalization,"
said Irfan Tamboli, Business Development Executive at Exactitude Consultancy.

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Market Drivers
• Rapidly aging population and growing chronic disease prevalence
• Transition toward value-based and bundled payment systems
• Expanding home health and hospice care infrastructure
• Technological integration - telehealth, EHR connectivity, and AI-based monitoring
• Emphasis on reducing hospital readmissions and improving care continuity

Forecast and Outlook
The U.S. PAC market will continue to evolve with an emphasis on home-based recovery, digital engagement, and outcome-based reimbursement.
By 2030, over 65 % of post-acute care episodes are expected to include remote patient monitoring components or telehealth consultation.

Healthcare consolidation will intensify, with large networks integrating across acute and post-acute settings to streamline patient transitions. Artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and connected devices will emerge as central pillars of PAC management and cost optimization.

Regional Insights
• Northeast U.S.: Mature infrastructure for home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities.
• Midwest: Expanding reimbursement pilots for rural home health and community rehabilitation.
• South: Fastest-growing region due to rising Medicare enrollment and hospice care expansion.
• West: High telehealth adoption and technology-driven PAC innovation hubs.

Conclusion
The U.S. Post-Acute Care Market is transitioning into a digitally connected, patient-centric ecosystem.

As population aging accelerates and healthcare economics shift toward accountability and prevention, PAC providers will play a critical role in delivering sustainable, high-quality recovery pathways.

Companies focusing on home health integration, digital enablement, and coordinated care delivery will shape the industry's next decade.

This report is also available in the following languages : Japanese (米国の急性期後ケア(PAC)), Korean (미국 급성기 이후 치료(PAC)), Chinese (美国急性后期护理(PAC)), French (Soins post-aigus américains (PAC)), German (US-Postakutversorgung (PAC)), and Italian (Cure post-acute (PAC) negli Stati Uniti), etc.

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