Georgia hospitals play a critical role in strengthening local communities, infusing billions of dollars annually into the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) report based on 2022 data, Georgia hospitals generate $122 billion in economic activity for the state and support working families through more than 537,000 good-paying jobs. For every dollar hospitals spend, a total of $2.30 is generated in spending in state and local economies.

GHA’s report shows that Georgia hospitals directly employ 158,120 full-time employees and support more than 379,000 indirect and induced jobs. For every hospital job, 2.4 additional jobs are created in other sectors.

“Many people don’t think of hospitals as economic engines,” said GHA President and CEO Caylee Noggle. “This report shows the staggering financial impact of Georgia’s hospitals on the entire state of Georgia. These hospitals not only keep their communities healthy, but they also play a vital role in the state’s economic stability.”

About the report
The report was created using data collected by GHA, which was then put into the modeling program of IMPLAN. IMPLAN uses information from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. IMPLAN® model, 2022 Data, using inputs provided by the user and IMPLAN Group LLC, IMPLAN System (data and software), 16905 Northcross Dr., Suite 120, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.IMPLAN.com.