Facts:

• Total Number of Registered Hospitals 5,708
• Number of Community Hospitals 4,897
• Non-government, Not-for Profit Community Hospitals 2,913
• Investor-Owned, For-Profit Community Hospitals 673
• State and Local Government-Owned Hospitals 1,111
• Number of Federal Hospitals 213
• Number of Nonfederal Psychiatric Hospitals 444
• Number of Nonfederal Long-Term Care Hospitals 136
• Number of Hospital Units of Institutions(1) 18
  
  *Source: American Hospital Association, 2008 Fast Facts

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• Competition– Healthcare providers are aggressively competing for the patient’s business
• Compliance, Regulation & Politics– Regulation and compliance management are center stage, accounting for 22% of healthcare costs
• Consolidation & Streamlining– Mergers and acquisitions are expanding provider footprints while reducing service availability
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• Cost Containment and Shortages– Forcing providers to offer better care with less resources
• Quality of Care – Continuous improvement and medical error prevention is a critical component of quality care