U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market (2024-2031)
The U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market was valued at $2.53 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach $3.97 billion by 2031 from an estimated $2.67 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031. U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market Size & Forecast Key factors driving the growth
- Published
- Jan 2025
- Pages
- 86
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MR-926
- Base year
- 2023
- 2023 · BASELINE
- $2.53B
- 2031
- $3.97B
- CAGR 2024–2031
- 5.8%
2023 baseline · 2024–2031 forecast at 5.8% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
The Cloud/Web-Based Ambulatory EHR Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
The All-In-One Ambulatory EHR Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
The Large Practices Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
The Practice Management Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
The Hospital-owned Ambulatory Centers Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Page No | 86 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2031 |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.8% |
| Market Size (Value) | $3.97 billion by 2031 |
| Segments Covered | By Deployment Mode · Cloud/Web-based Ambulatory EHR · On-premise Ambulatory HER · By Type · All-in-one Ambulatory Software · Modular Ambulatory Software · By Practice Size · Large Practices · Small-to-medium-sized Practices · Solo Practices · By Application · Practice Management · Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) · Patient portals · Clinical decision support (CDS) · Referral Management · Population Health Management · Other Applications · (Note :Other applications comprise mobile solutions, health analytics, billing solutions, and telehealth.) · By End User · Hospital-owned Ambulatory Centers · Independent Centers |
| Countries Covered | U.S. |
| Key Companies | Greenway Health (U.S.), CureMD Healthcare (U.S.), AdvancedMD, Inc. (U.S.), Kareo, Inc. (U.S.), CompuGroup Medical Inc. (U.S.), Athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.), Nextgen Healthcare Inc. (U.S.), and eClinicalWorks LLC (U.S.). |
Report overview
Segments covered: deployment mode, practice, end user.
Key factors driving the growth of this market include increasing government support for the adoption of EHR solutions, patients’ increasing preference for ambulatory care over in-patient care, and healthcare organizations’ growing need to reduce operating costs.
Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies and the changing technological landscape in developing countries are expected to create growth opportunities for market stakeholders. The high deployment costs and high product replacement rates pose a challenge to the growth of the market.
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Market dynamics
3 factors across 2 forcesIncreasing Government Support for the Adoption of EHR Solutions
The U.S. government is increasingly supporting the adoption of EHR solutions due to their various advantages over traditional paper-based health records, which has led to the widespread implementation of EHR. Both patients and ambulatory practices benefit from EHR adoption due to enhanced patient treatment, improved care coordination, faster access to records, greater efficiency in practice, savings through decreased paperwork, increased patient participation & transparency, and improved diagnostic and patient outcomes resulting from accurate prescribing. According to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, as of 2021, around 9 out of 10 (88%) U.S. office-based physicians had adopted an Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution, and nearly 4 in 5 (78%) had adopted a certified EHR solution. Moreover, the U.S. government is undertaking various initiatives to implement EMR/EHR in various healthcare facilities, which is further expected to create awareness among ambulatory centers in the U.S., driving EHR adoption among outpatient centers across the U.S.
Increasing Patient Preference for Ambulatory Care
Many patients prefer outpatient care over in-patient care due to its convenience. The adoption of ambulatory EHRs has increased drastically over the last decade due to outpatient treatments becoming the preferred option for most patients. The number of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in the U.S. has increased steadily over the last decade, with over 6,377 ASCs operating in the U.S. as of August 2024. An ambulatory surgery center allows patients to be discharged within 23 hours of care, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. The overall cost of care in ambulatory settings is lower for both patients and payers due to lower costs of staffing, space, and supplies. These factors have led to the proliferation of ambulatory care centers in the U.S.
Moreover, patients have increasingly opted for ambulatory care in the last few years. The shift toward ambulatory care is mainly attributed to advances in clinical technology, healthcare systems’ shift toward value-based care, faster patient recovery, and shorter hospital stays in ambulatory care settings.
Furthermore, many outpatient facilities are being expanded to cater to the increasing number of patients. These facilities are more accessible and convenient for patients. Since the services offered in ambulatory care centers and outpatient clinics are limited, these facilities charge less than hospitals, further supporting the shift in patients’ preference toward ambulatory care. As a result, larger health systems and networks are keen on acquiring outpatient facilities to retain their patients and improve referral networks. Larger healthcare networks are also increasing outpatient budgets, leading to the introduction of technologies such as EHR and telehealth systems. Thus, patients’ increasing preference for ambulatory care over in-patient care is increasing the adoption of ambulatory EHRs, driving the growth of this market.
Table of contents
12 chapters · 70 sections · 86 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2024) | Fastest growth (2024–2031) |
|---|---|---|
| By Deployment Mode | Cloud/Web-Based Ambulatory EHR | — |
| By Type | All-In-One Ambulatory EHR | — |
| By Practice Size | Large Practices | Large practices |
| By Application | Practice Management | — |
| By End User | Hospital-owned Ambulatory Centers | — |
By Deployment Mode
- The U.S. ambulatory EHR market is segmented into cloud/web-based ambulatory EHR and on-premise ambulatory EHR.
- The cloud/web-based ambulatory EHR segment is expected to account for a larger share of 79.2% of the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
- This segment’s large market share can be attributed to the benefits of cloud/web-based ambulatory EHR systems, including lower upfront costs, automated data backups, reduced maintenance requirements, and quicker deployment.
- Additionally, advantages such as enhanced flexibility, real-time monitoring, stronger data security, and lower implementation costs compared to on-premise solutions contribute to the higher adoption of cloud-based EHR systems.
By Type
- The U.S. ambulatory EHR market is segmented into all-in-one ambulatory EHR and modular ambulatory EHR.
- The all-in-one ambulatory EHR segment is expected to account for a larger share of 68.2% of the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
- This segment’s large market share can be attributed to the benefits of all-in-one systems, including ease of use, comprehensive functionality, and seamless integration of software and hardware.
By Practice Size
- The Large Practices Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market in 2024
- The U.S. ambulatory EHR market is segmented into large practices, small-to-medium-sized practices, and solo practices.
- The large practices segment is expected to account for the largest share of 49.6% of the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
- This segment’s large market share can be attributed to the strong bargaining power of large practices when selecting vendors and their superior financial resources, enabling them to invest in robust EHR systems that offer scalability and seamless integration with other healthcare technologies.
- Moreover, the large practices segment is projected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
By Application
- The U.S. ambulatory EHR market is segmented into practice management, patient portals, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), clinical decision support (CDS), population health management, referral management, and other applications.
- The practice management segment is expected to account for the largest share of 26.0% of the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
- This segment’s large market share can be attributed to the rising need for practice management software for various tasks, such as capturing patient data, scheduling appointments, and performing billing tasks.
- Practice management software impacts nearly every aspect of clinical workflow, managing patient encounters from start to finish.
- It typically includes features such as appointment scheduling, patient demographics, resource planning, document management, billing, and claim management.
- These functionalities are essential to the daily operations of ambulatory practices.
By End User
- The U.S. ambulatory EHR market is segmented into hospital-owned ambulatory centers and independent centers.
- The hospital-owned ambulatory centers segment is expected to account for a larger share of the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
- Hospital-owned centers are typically required to meet more stringent accreditation standards than non-hospital-based outpatient clinics.
- The increasing need to organize unstructured health data, coupled with the availability of resources for adopting EHR solutions, contributes to the large market share of this segment.
Competitive landscape
- October 2024
AdvancedMD (U.S.) introduced 30 updates across its practice management, EHR, and patient engagement platform. These updates enhance telehealth functionalities and improve e-prescribing workflows. Additionally, the company launched a new patient messaging platform that includes a dashboard and communication features.
- May 2024
Greenway Health partnered with DrFirst Inc. (U.S.) to enhance medication adherence and reduce prescription abandonment by leveraging automation technology.
- April 2024
EClinicalWorks, LLC (U.S.) partnered with American Medical Administrators (AMA). This partnership aims to leverage eClinicalWorks and its Healow platform to offer enhanced, unified solutions for healthcare providers.
- February 2023
AdvancedMD (U.S.) released over 30 updates across its EHR, practice management, and patient engagement platforms. These updates focus on enhancing operational agility and streamlining billing functions.
- Greenway Health (U.S.)
- CureMD Healthcare (U.S.)
- AdvancedMD, Inc. (U.S.)
- Kareo, Inc. (U.S.)
- CompuGroup Medical Inc. (U.S.)
- Athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.)
- Nextgen Healthcare Inc. (U.S.)
- eClinicalWorks LLC (U.S.)
Frequently asked questions
This study offers insights into the U.S. ambulatory EHR market, which is segmented by deployment mode, type, practice size, application, and end user. The report includes a detailed value analysis of the various segments and sub-segments within the U.S. ambulatory EHR market.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2025). U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market - Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2024-2031) (Report No. MR-926). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/us-ambulatory-ehr-market-5609