In 2010, Arkansas hospitals provided a total economic impact of more than $10.3 billion, according to a report from the Arkansas Hospital Association (pdf).
More than $4.9 billion came from local payroll, and another $4.9 billion went toward supply purchases. Capital spending represented $458.8 million.
The Arkansas Hospital Association also estimated hospitals in the state indirectly supported another 32,700 jobs, or roughly $2.25 billion, through hospital employees' personal purchases of groceries and other general goods and services.
More than $4.9 billion came from local payroll, and another $4.9 billion went toward supply purchases. Capital spending represented $458.8 million.
The Arkansas Hospital Association also estimated hospitals in the state indirectly supported another 32,700 jobs, or roughly $2.25 billion, through hospital employees' personal purchases of groceries and other general goods and services.
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