Number of Hospitals, Beds Dwindling in California

Despite California's population growth, the number of hospitals and beds in the state decreased from 2001-2007, according to a report by the California Healthcare Foundation.


Other findings were:

  • Not-for-profit hospitals had better financial returns than for-profits.
  • Charity care rose 23 percent even before the recession, in 2001-2007.
  • The seven largest health systems control more than one-third of hospitals and licensed beds in the state.
  • Californians age 80 and older accounted for 414 discharges per 1,000 people, compared with 91 for those ages 50 to 59.
  • More than 200 hospitals must replace one or more buildings by 2013 to withstand earthquakes.

Read the California Healthcare Foundation's report on California hospitals.


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