A new report released today by the American Hospital
Association (AHA) highlights the substantial economic contribution that
hospitals generate for cities and states around the country – and communities
in Indiana mirror this national trend. Nationally, hospitals employ 5.6 million
people and create nearly $2.6 trillion in economic activity. Communities in
Indiana rely heavily on Hoosier hospitals, employing more than 128,000 people and
creating more than $37 billion in economic activity.
“This report
demonstrates the powerful impact hospitals bring not only to their local
communities, but to our state’s economy as a whole,” said Doug Leonard,
president of the Indiana Hospital Association. “Our 164 hospitals across the
state work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deliver care to those in need.
In addition to the health benefits we provide to our patients, we’re proud to
leave a positive economic footprint on the communities we serve.”
Hospitals are
an economic mainstay, providing jobs and economic activity in communities
across the country. Additionally, hospitals in Indiana:
·
Provide
stability and growth during times of recession
·
Support
an additional 264,489 jobs elsewhere in the Indiana economy through “ripple
effects”
·
Are
the second largest source of private sector jobs nationally
·
Spend
more than $8.3 billion on wages and benefits
·
Spend
nearly $17.9 billion on goods and services from other businesses in Indiana
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ABOUT INDIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Indiana Hospital Association is a non-profit
organization that serves as the professional trade association for 164 Hoosier
hospitals. These members are either independent or a member of one of the 23
systems in the state. Membership includes hospitals, multi-hospital systems and
community mental health centers. The mission of the IHA is to provide
leadership, representation and services in the common best interests of its
members as they promote the improvement of community health status. IHA’s
primary responsibility is to represent the interests of hospitals in matters of
public policy. IHA also provides members with education, communications and
data collection services. To learn more about IHA, visit IHAconnect.org.
