Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Over the past five years, demand for women's health services declined slightly as the US birth rate slowed and insurance coverage dropped as a result of falling disposable incomes. Despite these challenges, federal and state mandates to test and vaccinate young women against the human papillomavirus, along with an increased focus on preventive care, supported revenue growth. The industry is forecast to grow strongly in the next five-year period alongside the recovering economy and a rise in the US birth rate.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Women's Health Hospitals industry has a low level of market share concentration, where the top four players account for about a third of the market in 2012. Concentration has been increasing over the past five years as these major women's hospitals continue to expand their facilities to reach a larger population and house more patients. For example, Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC added 2 floors and 54 beds in 2011, increasing bed capacity by about 13.0%. These hospitals are also expanding research and development facilities to find new solutions and attract more patients... purchase to read more