The report also found Connecticut hospitals and health systems employ more than 52,300 employees, with a total annual payroll of $4.6 billion. Hospitals in the state generated $6.8 billion in economic activity through the purchase of goods and services, and $1.3 billion through capital spending.
The CHA also used the report to urge residents of the state to oppose a hospital tax and cuts to uncompensated care funding, which are included in the state budget. According to the report, the proposed cuts to uncompensated care would lead to the loss of $176 million in business activity, 1,417 jobs and $63 million in salary and wages.
Read the report, “Connecticut Hospitals: Improving Community Health, Strengthening Connecticut’s Economy (pdf).”
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