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Physical Screening Services Global Overview

Definition

Summary

Physical screening services, also known as employment screening services, workplace screening services, and diagnostic services, are used by employers to physically test potential employees in health screenings that include drug testing, vision testing, audiometry, and other health screenings. Suppliers of these services generally consist of local physician offices. These health tests are done by general health practitioners to provide an accurate picture of a potential employee’s suitability for work.

This Report Includes:

  • Drug Testing
  • Vision Testing
  • Hearing Testing
  • Physical Ability Testing

Not in this Report:

  • Medical & Diagnostic Services for Purposes Other than Employee Screening
  • COVID-19 Testing

Global Physical Screening Services Market - Suppliers by Region

Country/Region Number of Suppliers
#1 China 105,525
#2 Europe 97,670
#3 United States 75,000

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  • Canada
  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Latin America
  • South America
  • India
  • China
  • Europe
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Australi & New Zealand
  • Oceania & Southeast Asia

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Geography Drilldown - US

Average Cost of Physical Screening Services

United States

2026 Market Pricing
$25.00 to $XXX.XX
per screening

Average Price

Prices in the Physical Screening Services market range from $25.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Examination Type, Scope of Service and Provider Type. For example, lower prices are associated with Physical health examination ($25.00 to $120 per screening), whereas higher prices are associated with Physical fitness assessment ($100 to $300 per screening).

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Physical Screening Services Category Price Trends

Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Physical Screening Services market, prices in the US have grown 1.5% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more

United States (2022-2025)

1.5%
Compound Annual Growth Rate
United States (2025-2028)

Compound Annual Growth Rate

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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Physical Screening Services

Total cost of ownership is Low in the Physical Screening Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Delays may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.

Negotiated Before

Customization

Buyers must decide which type of testing is suited for their job offerings as negotiations with suppliers will differ depending on how many and what types of services they want. For example, buying multiple testing services from one vendor may be cheaper than buying different testing services from multiple vendors.

Billed During

Additional Fees

Additional fees may be charged for services that are not negotiated before the contract, such as expedited test results, more detailed diagnostics, etc. Different vendors will have their own rules pertaining to this.

Software

Some vendors may require a download and subscription of additional software to receive testing results. This may be more common with vendors that also offer other services, such as employee population health services.

Unforeseen

Delays

If a vendor delays sending test results for potential employees, it may take buyers a longer time to hire employees. This could affect business output, so it is important to choose a reliable vendor.

Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations

In 2026, buyer power amounts to 0.3 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Availability of Substitutes. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more

United States

0.3

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Supply Chain Risk

The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:

1st

Tier Suppliers

  • Laboratory Supply Wholesalers
  • Medical Supply Wholesalers
  • Computer Wholesalers
  • Colleges & Universities

2nd

Tier Suppliers

  • Glass Product Manufactures
  • Medical Device Manufacturers
  • Computer Manufacturers

Biggest Physical Screening Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue

The largest Physical Screening Services vendors by revenue in the US are Psychemedics Corporation, Commonspirit Health and First Advantage Corporation. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more

Supplier Operational Size Headquarters Number of Employees Market Share (%) Market Share Performance (3yr trend) Total Revenue ($ million) Profit Level (%) Risk Level
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated Global EDEN PRAIRIE >10,000 < 5
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Abbott Laboratories Global ABBOTT PARK, IL >10,000 < 5
Quest Diagnostics Inc. Global SECAUCUS, NJ >10,000 < 5
Select Medical Holdings Corp National MECHANICSBURG, PA >10,000 < 5
Commonspirit Health National Chicago, IL >10,000 < 5
First Advantage Corporation Global Atlanta, GA 1,001-10,000 < 5
Hireright Holdings Corp Global NASHVILLE, TN 1,001-10,000 < 5
Psychemedics Corporation International ACTON, MA 101-250 < 5
Employment Background Investigations Inc. International Owings Mills, MD 101-250 < 5

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Profit Analysis

The average profit margin across vendors in the Physical Screening Services market is 13.5% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more

Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis

Average vendor risk is low in the physical screening services market due to low competition from substitutes and high profit levels. The probability of buyers experiencing disrupted services due to a vendor going out of business remains low.

Market share concentration is low due to local physician offices making up a large share of the supplier pool.

Supply chain risk is moderate for the physical screening service market as medical supply and equipment has a moderate risk of being affected by supply chain disruptions.

The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises

Supplier Information

Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include catheters, surgical stents, medical tissue closures, anticonvulsants, anesthetic drugs. Founded in 1888, the company is currently headquartered in Abbott... Subscribe to learn more

Commonspirit Health

Commonspirit Health is a private company operating nationally in the healthcare & social assistance sector. The company's offerings include physical screening services. Founded in 2019, the company is currently headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America with an estimated 150000 employees.... Subscribe to learn more

Employment Background Investigations Inc.

Employment Background Investigations Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare & social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include reference & background checking services and physical screening services.... Subscribe to learn more

First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing, administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare & social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include biometric devices, reference & background checking services and physical screening... Subscribe to learn more

Hireright Holdings Corp

Hireright Holdings Corp is a public company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include reference & background checking services, physical screening services and consumer credit reporting... Subscribe to learn more

Psychemedics Corporation

Psychemedics Corporation is a provider of testing services for the detection of drugs of abuse and other health markers through the analysis of hair samples. Its methodology includes the extraction of drugs and substances trapped in the hair using a patented technology and the performance of a proprietary,... Subscribe to learn more

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is a public company operating globally in the healthcare and social assistance sector. The company's offerings include physical screening services, medical laboratory services and drug & alcohol screening services. Founded in 1967, the company is currently headquartered in SECAUCUS,... Subscribe to learn more

Select Medical Holdings Corp

Select Medical Holdings Corp is a public company operating nationally in the healthcare and social assistance sector. The company's offerings include physical screening services and physical therapy services. Founded in 1996, the company is currently headquartered in MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania, United States... Subscribe to learn more

Unitedhealth Group Incorporated

Unitedhealth Group Incorporated is a public company operating globally in the finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include flexible spending account management services, healthcare consulting services, Subscribe to learn more

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Procurement Management KPIs for the Physical Screening Services Market

Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Resolution Time and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Availability and other factors.

KPI Level of Importance (1-5) Measurements Key Considerations
Average Resolution Time

Total resolution time

Average number of available appointments per day

For vendors that take longer times to deliver drug and health screening results to buyers, it may delay the hiring process and cost valuable time. Average employment screening will take anywhere from two to five days depending on the service.

It is also important that vendors have available appointments for a buyer’s potential employee to get screened. If a vendor often has limited availability, the hiring process will be delayed.

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)

Cusomter retention rate

Number of new customers per year

Number of positive customer responses

A vendor’s customer retention rate is a good indication of the reliability of a vendor.

A vendor that has a lot of new buyers indicates a good reputation and great overall service.

Vendors with positive reviews from customers indicate a high customer satisfaction rate, which can make a buyer confident in their choice of vendor.

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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations

How can I gain leverage during negotiations?

Experience and Expertise

How long have you been providing physical screening services?

How many years of experience does your key staff have?

Quality Control

What are your average turnaround times for physical screening services?

Do you have verifiable results showing how your screenings have helped previous buyers?

Customization

Do you offer planning and development services to design custom physicals?

Do you offer bundling discounts when purchasing multiple services together?

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Physical Screening Services RFP Guidelines

What should my RFP include?

Organizational Overview

Buyers should describe their organization, including their line of work, number of employees, locations and organizational structure.

Buyers should state the benefits they expect to receive from the physical screening services.

Statement Of Need

Buyers should provide details on the types of positions for which screening services are needed, including a list of employee duties and physical requirements for each position.

Buyers should include the expected number of screening recipients.

Project Budget

If one exists, buyers should specify their budget for the required screening services.

Buyers should define payment schedules.

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