Top 10 States With the Highest Hospital Expenses Per Inpatient Day

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Here are 10 states with the highest average hospital expenses per inpatient day in 2008, according to data recently published by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

1.    Oregon — $2,512
2.    Washington — $2,490
3.    Alaska — $2,231
4.    Massachusetts — $2,293
5.    California — $2,279
6.    Maryland — $2,183
7.    New Jersey — $2,150
8.    Colorado — $2,144
9.    Arizona — $2,082
10.    Rhode Island — $2,061

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation

Note: Includes all operating and non-operating expenses for registered U.S. community hospitals, defined as nonfederal short-term general and other special hospitals whose facilities and services are available to the public.

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