50 things to know about the hospital industry | 2017

Becker's Healthcare January 25, 2017
Brooke Murphy

The hospital industry looks much different in 2017 compared to 2010. Changing economic, regulatory and consumer demands have accelerated large-scale reform in healthcare delivery across the country. And despite the drastic shift in the U.S. political landscape, healthcare experts expect the drive to reduce healthcare costs, increase efficiency and demonstrate value to remain steady or intensify.

Here are 50 facts and statistics about the hospital industry in 2017.

1. There are 5,564 registered hospitals in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association. This statistic includes federal hospitals, long-term care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, institutions for the mentally disabled and alcohol and other chemical dependency rehabilitation hospitals.
2. Of these, 4,862 are considered community hospitals. Community hospitals represent about 85 percent of...

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