The Digital Health M&A Market
The global Digital Health market was valued at $170.2bn in 2023 and is expected to grow 62%, to over $275bn by 2028 [1]. With traditional health systems often plagued by outdated systems, administrative burden and inefficiency costs, Digital Health solutions seek to alleviate these pain points and support patients in managing their health across the full patient pathway.
Key growth factors include:
- Consumers focussed on convenience: In the UK, 33% of people had to wait a week or more to see their GP in 2024 [2]. As such, consumers are increasingly looking towards online consultations for convenience, cost-effectiveness, and time-saving benefits.
- Improved outcomes through technology: Telemedicine solutions have the potential to promote positive outcomes for patients, for example by detecting early warning signs of deterioration.
- Innovators taking traditional systems fully online: A prime example being the pharmacy industry, which provides digital solutions to support patients obtain prescriptions and receive medication.
- Government involvement in increasing partnerships with private companies: Patients can access NHS GPs and nurses through video consultations and be referred to specialists.
As such, there is an increasing level of PE interest and larger companies entering the Digital Health space, with deal volumes in the sector expected to increase as providers look to consolidate across the value chain.
To learn more about the key M&A trends taking shape this year in the Digital Health space, read our latest paper.
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Sources:
[1] Statista – Digital Health Market Insights Report 2023
[2] Lord Darzi NHS Report
