Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that southern Oregon hospitals generate $3.1 billion in economic activity in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties and help create nearly 15,000 jobs in the region. The report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

It notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 6,310 workers in southern Oregon, with payroll topping $841.9 million. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, regional hospitals help create a total of 14,940 jobs in the area with a payroll of $1.3 billion.  

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that hospitals in Eastern Oregon generate $995 million in economic activity in Baker, Grant, Harney, Morrow, Malheur, Lake, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties and help create more than 5,800 jobs in the region.  

Commissioned by the hospital association, the report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

"Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) proudly employs more than 1,200 staff members and 200 credentialed physicians and other health care providers who share our commitment to the health and well-being of Eastern Oregon," said Good Shepherd President and CEO Art Mathisen. "Beyond providing high quality health care, our organization is deeply embedded in the fabric of the communities we serve." 

The report notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 3,680 workers in Eastern Oregon, with a payroll topping $367.1 million. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 5,840 jobs in the area with a payroll of $465.7 million.  

"GSHCS is not only a place of healing but also a key contributor to economic growth by offering stable jobs with 100% employer-covered medical, dental and vision premiums, as well as educational opportunities, student scholarships, community improvement grants and free or reduced care totaling nearly $10 million. Since 1954, GSHCS has been proud to be part of such a vital network that keeps our communities healthy and strong," said Mathisen. 

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that hospitals in Oregon's Gorge area generate $443 million in economic activity in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties and help create 8,300 jobs in the region.  

The report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

It notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 7,330 workers in the Gorge region, with a payroll topping $137 million. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 8,300 jobs in the area with a payroll of $190.3 million.  

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that hospitals in Oregon's Mid-Valley generate $2.9 billion in economic activity in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties and help create more than 14,300 jobs in the region. The report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

"Salem Health is a community-based non-profit and the region's largest employer," said Cheryl Wolfe, president and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. "We carry on a 125 year tradition centered on doing what's best for our community's long-term health and vitality. We're proud to employ thousands of team members that are deeply committed to the health of our community, and to contribute to its economic health." 

The report notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 6,880 workers in the Mid-Valley region, with a payroll topping $995.5 million. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 14,320 jobs in the area with a payroll of $1.4 billion.  

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that hospitals in Northwest Oregon generate $605 million in economic activity in Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties and help create 3,200 jobs in the region. The report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

"Columbia Memorial Hospital employs nearly 1,000 employees making it Clatsop County's largest employer. The majority of these employees live in and support the local community and economy," says Erik Thorsen, CMH CEO. "In addition, CMH provides significant financial support to numerous community organizations, youth athletic programs, and the local community college nursing program, as well as providing scholarships to local high school students and financial support for local childcare programs." 

The report notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 1,610 workers in Northwest Oregon, with a payroll topping $185.9 million. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 3,200 jobs in the area with a payroll of $260.2 million.  

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon announced findings from a new economic impact study which found that hospitals in South Valley/Mid-Coast generate $4.7 billion in economic activity in Benton, Lane, Linn, and Lincoln counties and help create more than 23,700 jobs in the region. The report highlights the vital role hospitals play in the regional economy and reinforces the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

"At Samaritan Health Services, our mission is building healthier communities together," said President and CEO Doug Boysen. "In addition to the clinical services we provide each day, Samaritan is also a financial contributor to the health of the regional economy. In the tri-county region where we serve, on average we pay $1.84 million a day in salaries and benefits to the dedicated employees who make it possible for us to offer preventive and life-saving care."   

The report notes that Oregon's community hospitals employ 11,380 workers in the South Valley/Mid-Coast region, with a payroll topping $1.3 billion. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 23,780 jobs in the area with a payroll of $2 billion.  

"In addition to being a major employer, we partner with other local suppliers and service vendors, funneling an additional $157,000 a day into the local economy," said Boysen. "When hospitals and health systems cannot make ends meet, it's not an isolated issue. It creates a ripple effect of strife not only in the economic fabric, but many aspects of individual and community well-being -- financial, physical and mental health." 

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and help create 160,000 jobs. Hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently not able to cover the costs of providing care.  

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents. 

Today, the Hospital Association of Oregon released a new economic impact study showing that Oregon's community hospitals generate $32.4 billion in economic activity and support 160,000 jobs statewide. These findings highlight the vital role hospitals play in the state's economy and reinforce the need for their financial stability to protect patient care and access to health services. 

In the Portland metro region (Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties), Oregon's community hospitals employ 25,300 workers with a payroll topping $3.9 billion. Additionally, through purchasing goods and services, hospitals help create a total of 69,230 jobs in the area with a payroll of $7.2 billion. In total, hospitals in the Portland metro region generate $17.3 billion in economic activity. 

"Oregon's community hospitals are more than just places we turn to when we are sick or injured--they are pillars of our community," said Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon. "In every area of our state, the local hospital is a foundational employer, offering jobs at every educational level and helping spur growth in the local economy." 

Statewide, hospitals directly employ nearly 70,000 people in positions ranging from nurses and doctors to respiratory therapists, environmental services, medical assistants, support staff, and more.  

This report underscores the important role that hospitals play in Oregon communities, and it comes at a time when many hospitals are struggling. The latest data shows that more than half of Oregon's community hospitals are consistently unable to cover the costs of providing care, which is forcing some to reduce or eliminate services.

"We can't have a strong Oregon without strong community hospitals," said Hultberg. "It is important that we recognize the tremendous contributions they make in every corner or our state and take action to support community hospitals so they can continue to offer the services we all depend on." 

About the Hospital Association of Oregon 

Founded in 1934, the Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO) is a mission-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Oregon's 61 hospitals. Together, hospitals are the sixth largest private employer statewide, employing nearly 70,000 employees. Committed to fostering a stronger, safer, more equitable Oregon where all people have access to the high-quality care they need, the hospital association supports Oregon's hospitals so they can support their communities; educates government officials and the public on the state's health landscape, and works collaboratively with policymakers, community based organizations and the health care community to build consensus on and advance health care policy benefiting the state's four million residents.