Economic Contribution of Hospitals
New Jersey hospitals and health systems provided $2.9 billion in community benefits beyond health care services in 2016, according to a new report from the New Jersey Hospital Association.
Delaware hospitals contributed almost $348.9 million in community benefits to the state in fiscal year 2016, according to a new report by the Delaware Healthcare Association.
Maine hospitals contributed $10.2 billion and 66,870 direct and indirect jobs to the state’s economy in 2016
Connecticut hospitals and health systems contributed $27.7 billion to the state and local economies in 2016, according to a new report by the Connecticut Hospital Association.
Nebraska hospitals contributed nearly $1.27 billion to programs that benefited their communities in 2016.
Illinois hospitals and health systems generate $95.3 billion a year and an estimated 466,000 direct and indirect jobs for the state’s economy, according to a new report by the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
Iowa hospitals generate more than 132,000 jobs that add nearly $7.1 billion to the state's economy.
Every year, hospitals provide vital health care services like these to millions of people in thousands of communities. However, the importance of hospitals to their communities extends far beyond health care. Hospital care is the largest component of the health care sector, which itself is a…