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 hospitals make us better — delivering nationally recognized care that improves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens our state and our economy.
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.
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.
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.
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 CommunityThese data reflect the most recent data (FY 2024) reported to CHA by members.
Uncompensated care and government payer shortfall data reflect the most recently audited financial statements (FY 2024). The IRS defines community benefit as a subset of the above investments.
