The contribution of hospitals to a local economy: a case study in Iowa and Illinois.
This study assessed the importance of the hospital sector to a regional economy by examining the estimated effects of direct and indirect hospital spending on the income and employment of a metropolitan region in Iowa and Illinois. The evaluation included the role of hospital services as a regional "export." In addition, the stabilizing impact of hospital spending during business cycles was examined. Results of the study indicated that the hospitals played a vital role in the economic stability and growth of the local community.
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Center for Health Services Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
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D003159:Community-Institutional Relations / Q000191:economics*; D004651:Employment / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D005102:Health Expenditures; D006302:Health Services Research; D007087:Illinois; D007182:Income / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D007484:Iowa; D018803:Models, Economic