Serving Communities
The local hospital is a cornerstone of any community – a place of care and caring when it is needed most. Beyond providing essential medical services, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospitals stimulate the economic health of their communities, pay taxes, provide charity care and are often among the largest employers in town. To learn more about our impact in the communities in which we operate, we invite you to read our 2023 Community Impact report.
Read our 2023 Community Impact Report
Highlights of our Community Impact
Uncompensated Care
All 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospitals offer charity care policies for those who qualify and provide discounts for uninsured patients. In 2022, affiliated hospitals provided $1.4 billion in charity care.
Jobs
In many communities, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospital is the largest employer in town or at least one of the largest generators of jobs. Approximately 66,000 men and women work across the organization. The payroll and benefits provided to these employees support local families, patronize other local businesses, impact associated jobs and build community-wide economic benefit.
Taxes
As tax-paying entities 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospitals support local municipalities, including police and fire departments, schools, infrastructure improvements like roads and a wide range of community programs. Approximately $600 million was paid in property, sales and other taxes in 2022.
Capital Investments
Deployment of capital improves health services, hospital facilities and medical technology, and it also has a trickle-down effect that can positively impact local economies. In many cases, capital investments at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospitals create local construction jobs and include purchasing of local services and products. In 2022, approximately $475 million in capital investment was made across our organization.
Community Involvement
Every 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-affiliated hospital works to improve the wellbeing of local residents through health fairs, screenings and educational programs. They actively participate in civic and charitable causes, sponsor community events and support local programs through volunteerism.