The contribution of hospitals to a local economy: a case study in Iowa and Illinois

Authors

Mary M. A. Vaughan, University of Iowa
Peter E. Hilsenrath, University of IowaFollow
Robert L. Ludke, Xavier University

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Health Care Management Review

ISSN

0361-6274

Volume

19

Issue

3

DOI

10.1097/00004010-199401930-00005

First Page

34

Last Page

40

Publication Date

January 1994

Abstract

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.

Comments

PubMed ID: 7822189

Recommended Citation

Vaughan, M. M., Hilsenrath, P. E., & Ludke, R. L. (1994). The contribution of hospitals to a local economy: a case study in Iowa and Illinois. Health Care Management Review, 19(3), 34–40. DOI: 10.1097/00004010-199401930-00005
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