New infographic shows hospitals’ massive economic and community impact
The AHA released an infographic Feb. 13 highlighting the many ways hospitals and health systems advance health and support their communities. In 2023, U.S. hospitals directly employed 6.6 million people and supported nearly one in six jobs across the country. Hospitals also purchased over $1.3 trillion in goods and services, fueling $4.8 trillion in total economic activity.
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