The economic activity generated by hospitals through jobs and the purchasing of goods and services makes up 9.6% of the state’s entire gross domestic product.
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.
New York hospitals’ #1 investment is in their people, including direct salary and benefits to their employees.
New York hospitals generate significant tax dollars and stimulate the economies of local communities and the whole state.