Special to the Times Vedette
Last year, Guthrie County Hospital supported 431 local jobs in the community that added $18.9 million to Guthrie County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.
“This study shows the positive impact our hospital has on the local economy and how it reaches far beyond the employees that work directly for the hospital or clinics. High-quality health care is crucial to maintain the standard of living in Guthrie County and important to keep our community vibrant and growing,” Christoper Stipe, GCH chief executive officer, stated.
The study was compiled from hospital-submitted data to the American Hospital Association’s annual survey of hospitals. The study found that Iowa hospitals employed 137,841 people in 2023. As an income source, hospitals provided more than $9 billion in wages. Hospital expenses accounted for more than $21.3 billion of the state’s gross domestic product.
“Iowa’s hospitals and health systems implemented the programs and services accounted for in this study in response to their communities’ needs,” IHA President and CEO Chris Mitchell said. “Many of these programs and services wouldn’t exist without hospital support and leadership. With IHA’s advocacy, these efforts help ensure the financial stability of hospitals, making it possible for them to provide the services and programs most needed by the people they serve.”
The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing the interests of hospitals and health systems to business, government and consumer audiences.
