Connecticut hospitals make us better — delivering nationally recognized care that improves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens our state and our economy.
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Caring for Connecticut
Every one of us has been helped by a hospital.
They heal us. Treat us. Care for us.
And in Connecticut, our hospitals do even more.
They lead the nation in quality — improving our quality of life.
They bring the world’s most advanced care into our communities.
And they fuel our economy, as the state’s largest employer.
In Connecticut, we’re proud of our hospitals and the people who power them. They’re the best hospitals, making us better, every day.
Connecticut: Leading the Nation in Quality Care
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The best hospitals, making us better, every day.
Every year, Connecticut hospitals:
- Treat more than 1.5 million patients in their emergency departments
- Provide care for more than 350,000 admitted patients, accounting for nearly 2 million days of inpatient care
- Provide 9.7 million episodes of outpatient services to individuals
- Welcome more than 35,000 babies into the world
Hospital services data reflect one year of inpatient activity, based on ChimeData reporting for fiscal years (FY) 2025 and 2024.
Outpatient data reported by the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) are based on FY 2024 (or FY 2023 where FY 2024 was unavailable. Outpatient services include diagnostic procedures (such as colonoscopies); ambulatory surgeries (such as gallbladder procedures); diagnostic imaging (MRI, PET, and CT scans); clinic visits; and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Caring for Our Economy
Hospitals are economic engines that provide essential resources and support thriving communities. Hospitals’ and health systems’ community contributions extend far beyond providing around-the-clock, world-class care. They are fundamental to the state’s economic vitality.
Hospitals invest in goods and services:
- $9.6 billion spent on goods and services
- $9.6 billion created in "ripple effect" spending
- $19.2 billion total impact of hospital spending
Hospitals are the largest employer in Connecticut:
- 115,593 employed by hospitals with a payroll of $11.15 billion
- 132,296 "ripple effect" jobs with a payroll $11.22 billion
- 247,889 total jobs with a total payroll of $22.4 billion
Hospitals drive public infrastructure improvements:
- $1.1 billion spent on buildings and equipment
- $1.2 billion additional economic activity generated
- $2.3 billion total impact of spending on capital improvements
TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT: $43.9 billion
The hospital and health system economic analysis is based on statewide multipliers from the Regional Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS II), developed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It uses data from each member hospital and health system’s FY 2024 audited financial statements. RIMS II provides an accounting of “inputs” purchased and “outputs” sold by an industry in the state. The spending of one industry will have a ripple influence throughout a state’s economy — this is known as the multiplier effect. RIMS II regional multipliers measure both the direct and indirect impact on the state economy from a specific industry. The total number of jobs is based on individuals employed by Connecticut’s hospitals and health systems, as recorded through IRS Form W-3.
Caring for Our Communties
Hospitals provide free and discounted care, subsidize essential health services, offer low- and no-cost health education and wellness programming, and participate in groundbreaking research trials that formulate new therapies.
Learn About Hospitals in Your CommunityHospitals contribute to community health and well-being:
- $4 million in subsidized health services to provide care needed by the community
- $61.8 million in community health improvement services and operations
- $313.9 million in health professions education
- $13.6 million in community building to create stronger, healthier communities
- $21.9 million in research and other programs to advance healthcare for patients and the community
- $50.9 million in donations to help support community organizations
- $302.5 million in uncompensated care: charity care/bad debt to provide services for those who cannot pay
- $1.46 billion in unpaid hospital care provided to Medicaid beneficiaries
- $1.51 billion in unpaid hospital care provided to Medicare beneficiaries
TOTAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: $3.74 billion
These data reflect the most recent data (FY 2024) reported to CHA by members.
Uncompensated care and government payer shortfall data reflect the the most recently audited financial statements (FY 2024).
