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American Hospital Association
Analysis Highlights Economic Contribution of Hospitals to Communities
April 25th, 2008
As more Americans worry about a slowing economy, a new study highlights the important role hospitals play in supporting a strong and stable economy. Hospitals employ more than five million people and rank second as a source of private sector jobs, according to a report released at the American Hospital Association's (AHA) annual meeting in Washington. But hospitals and hospital employees also purchase goods and services from other businesses supporting additional jobs and economic activity in their community and across the country. "Hospitals provide so much for a community," said Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the AHA. "In addition to caring for the sick,...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-04-25)
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