Why Are Hospitals Important to State Economies?
U.S. States greatly benefit from hospital job creation and spending on goods and services. In 25 U.S. states, 10% or more of the labor force is impacted by hospital employment. A "ripple effect" from hospital spending collectively contributes $3 trillion dollars to the national economy.
$3 Trillion Dollars
The total ripple effect of hospitals’ and health systems’ spending for goods and services
Hospital Expenditures and the State Economy
view larger visualizationU.S. States Most Impacted by Hospital Expenditures
| State | Total Expenditures | Total Output in State Economy |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,994,932,244 | $230,739,546,706 |
| New York | $75,132,634,052 | $151,850,566,682 |
| Texas | $61,403,638,695 | $148,885,402,744 |
| Florida | $47,056,719,067 | $102,089,552,016 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,324,703,752 | $95,167,096,386 |
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16.5 Million Jobs
U.S. jobs directly or indirectly supported by hospitals and health systems
Hospital Jobs and the State Economy
view larger visualizationU.S. States most Impacted by Hospital Jobs
| State | Number of Hospital Jobs | % of Labor Force Impacted |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 38,105 | 14.11% |
| Ohio | 298,371 | 12.83% |
| Minnesota | 154,540 | 12.44% |
| West Virginia | 45,855 | 11.67% |
| Massachusetts | 189,037 | 11.65% |
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