Connecticut hospitals report on economic impact, community benefit
Connecticut hospitals and health systems generated $27.7 billion in economic activity in 2017, and invested $1.7 billion in community benefit initiatives, according to released last week by the Connecticut Hospital Association. 鈥淐onnecticut hospitals and health systems provide high quality care for everyone, both in the hospital setting and in our communities,鈥 said CHA CEO Jennifer Jackson. 鈥淚n addition to improving lives, they also strengthen the state鈥檚 economy. Vibrant hospitals and health systems require support and collaboration from government and many other sectors, and it is important to work together to build a better, healthier future for Connecticut.鈥
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Trust 鈥 in one another, in our field, and in our communities 鈥 is so important to what we do. Everyone should know that our hospitals and health systems are a鈥