A new report by the Georgia Hospital Association found that Georgia hospitals created a $39.1 billion economic impact for the state in 2009, up significantly from $918 million in 2008.
In 2009, Georgia hospitals employed more than 144,000 full- and part-time workers. Through the economic activities of the hospital and its employees, hospitals actually sustained 288,000 full-time jobs in the state.
Despite their significant economic impact, hospitals in the state still face economic pressures. The report also revealed that, in 2009, Georgia hospitals provided more than $1.5 billion in uncompensated care in 2009, an increase of more than $27 million from 2008.
Also in 2009, more than half of Georgia hospitals lost money from the patient care they provided while almost 40 percent operated with a negative total margin.
Read the news release on Georgia hospitals' economic impact.
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In 2009, Georgia hospitals employed more than 144,000 full- and part-time workers. Through the economic activities of the hospital and its employees, hospitals actually sustained 288,000 full-time jobs in the state.
Despite their significant economic impact, hospitals in the state still face economic pressures. The report also revealed that, in 2009, Georgia hospitals provided more than $1.5 billion in uncompensated care in 2009, an increase of more than $27 million from 2008.
Also in 2009, more than half of Georgia hospitals lost money from the patient care they provided while almost 40 percent operated with a negative total margin.
Read the news release on Georgia hospitals' economic impact.
Read more coverage on Georgia hospitals:
- Georgia House Approves 1.45% Tax on Hospitals, Removes Surgery Centers From Provision