In 2022, the Medical Second Opinion Market was estimated to be worth USD 4.3 billion. The medical second opinion market is expected to increase from USD 4.91 billion in 2023 to USD 14.31 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.30% between 2023 and 2032. Second opinions are gained as a result of a patient's request for an evaluation by another doctor or surgeon, either to confirm the first physician's diagnosis and care or to suggest an alternate diagnostic and maybe treatment strategy. The introduction of COVID 19, the enormous financial, medical, and legal costs involved with therapy, and the increasing need to improve diagnosis and therapy planning are expected to accelerate the growth of the healthcare second opinion sector in the future years.
Cancer patients, for example, frequently seek a second medical opinion to obtain additional information or to contemplate a different treatment option or decision to avoid side effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2017 report, cancer-related deaths in the United States were 5 99,108. As a result, advancements in cancer detection and treatment may reduce the number of cancer patients who die. Additionally, rising instances of medical errors, declining financial costs of health care offerings and ease of interaction, and medical insurance emphasizing independent advice for the efficient management of medical claims are all expected to contribute to the growth of the medical second opinion market price over the forecast period.
Market Segmentation
Hospitals, Insurance Providers, Online and Offline Second Opinion Service Providers, Private Clinics, and Others make up the Medical Second Opinion Market. In 2019, the hospital segment dominated. This is due to the convenience they offer patients, as well as the rising incidence and prevalence of asthma and COPD, technical developments, and an ageing population. During the forecast period 2020-2025, the market for online and offline second opinion service providers is expected to develop at the quickest rate. This is due to the increasing number of hospitals and online provider services, as well as increased efficiency and service provider features, all of which are contributing to the segment's growth.
Regional Classification
The global medical second opinion market research is segmented into America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, according to the research. The Americas are the most important commercial region on the planet. A rising need for improved diagnostics in the area is driving the market. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be 17,62,450 new cancer cases in the United States this year. Furthermore, the sector is expected to grow as more people schedule their therapy ahead of time.
As a result of the surge in medical negligence, Europe's second opinion industry has grown to become the world's second-largest. According to the National Health Services, there were an estimated 237 million medical errors and preventable adverse pharmaceutical reactions in 2018, resulting in hundreds of deaths. As a result of the increase in medical errors, the market in this field is expected to grow.
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