The Rockefeller University
New York’s Hospitals and Health Systems Improve the Economy and Community
Economic and Community Benefits
$32,000,000
The economic activity generated by hospitals through jobs and the purchase of goods and services makes up 10.3% of the state’s entire gross domestic product.[1]
200
Hospitals and health systems are often the largest employers in communities, generate many more jobs and are top 10 private sector employers in every region of New York.[2]
$7,600,000
New York hospitals generate significant tax dollars and stimulate the economies of local communities and the whole state.[3]
$12,000,000
New York hospitals’ #1 investment is in their people, including direct salary and benefits to their employees.[4]
Patients Served
provided care
1,300
Hospitals serve patients in their communities 24/7, 365 days a year.[4]
Patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid
At this hospital, Medicare and Medicaid patients make up:
- 28% of all outpatients provided care
Data sources:
- [1] Data are mainly from 2023 New York state hospital cost reports and the 2022 RIMS II multipliers. The New York State GDP is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- [2] Data are mainly from 2023 New York state hospital cost reports and the 2022 RIMS II multipliers. Private sector employment information is from the NYS DOL.
- [3] Data are mainly from 2023 New York state hospital cost reports and state/federal tax tables.
- [4] Data are mainly from 2023 New York state hospital cost reports.
The data and reports shared on this website were last updated in December 2024; they are updated on an annual basis.
