Learn how Connecticut hospitals and health systems partner with communities to drive regional transformation in CHA’s Community Benefit Report.
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Community Benefit Report
Hospitals contribute to community well-being in many ways: by providing free and discounted care, subsidizing essential health services, developing new therapies through groundbreaking research trials, establishing low- and no-cost health and wellness education opportunities, and supporting community health improvement activities.
In 2022, the value of these types of community contributions was approximately $3.4 billion statewide.
Connecticut hospitals contributed the following in community benefits in Fiscal Year 2022:
- $4.5 million in subsidized health services to provide care needed by the community
- $46.1 million in community health improvement services and operations
- $267 million in health professionals education
- $7.3 million in community building to create stronger, healthier communities
- $15.7 million in research and other programs to advance healthcare for patients and the community
- $270.1 million in uncompensated care: Charity care/bad debt to provide services for those who cannot pay
- $37.8 million in donations to help support community organizations
- $1.23 billion in unpaid hospital care provided to Medicaid beneficiaries
- $1.55 billion in unpaid hospital care provided to Medicare beneficiaries
The data above represents the most recently audited fiscal year, 2022, as reported to CHA by members.
Economic Impact Report
Learn how Connecticut hospitals and health systems help the state’s economy prosper in CHA’s Economic Impact Report.
Connecticut Hospitals Today
Read a brief overview of the role hospitals and health systems play in the vitality of the state’s healthcare continuum in CHA’s Connecticut Hospitals Today.