5 Key Takeaways
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National comprehensive exam volume grew 6.7% from 4.34 million in 2023 to 4.63 million in 2025.
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The annual growth rate for comprehensive exams dropped from +4.2% in 2024 to +2.4% in 2025.
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Practices averaged 2,261 exams in 2025, but per-practice growth is flattening.
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Practices below the national growth average of +2.4% face urgency to improve patient retention and scheduling.
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Successful practices in a cooling market actively manage their exam pipeline rather than waiting for patients.
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