MedPAC said those figures continue to back up the notion that America is overbedded and that “inpatient capacity is expected to remain in excess in most markets even after accounting for increases in demand expected from the 2014 expansion of Medicaid and the introduction of the new mandate to purchase insurance.”
Here are eight statistics on hospital bed capacity, based on MedPAC’s report.
|
Capacity statistic |
2006 |
2012 |
|
National average hospital bed occupancy rate |
64% |
61% |
|
Number of available beds (per 1,000 people) |
2.8 |
2.6 |
|
Occupancy rate for urban hospitals |
67% |
64% |
|
Occupancy rate for rural hospitals |
48% |
43% |
More Articles on Hospitals and Capacity:
How Many Nurses Should be on Duty at a Freestanding ED?
ED Gateway for Most Hospital Admissions
Reducing Unnecessary ED Visits Will Take Time
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.