Iowa Health System Public Policy
Your voice matters.
The American Hospital Association recently published the following facts about hospitals' economic importance:
"In 2007 hospitals employed nearly 5.3 million people and were the second largest source of private-sector jobs. In addition, hospitals spent about $304 billion on goods and services from other businesses, creating additional economic value for the community. With these "ripple effects" included, each hospital job supports about two more jobs, and every dollar spent by a hospital supports roughly $2.30 of additional business activity. Overall, hospitals support nearly one of nine jobs in the United States and nearly $2 trillion in economic activity." (Learn more about the economic contribution of hospitals from the American Hospital Association.)
At this economical and political pivotol time, I ask that you, an employee of the state's largest health-care system, to raise your hand and make a difference. Your actions CAN positively affect the care you give our patients, our tradition of being the best, and your own well-being.
Iowa Health System is the state's first and largest integrated health system, serving nearly one of every three patients in Iowa. Through relationships with 25 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities and more than 140 physician clinics, Iowa Health System provides care throughout Iowa and western Illinois.
Iowa Health System entities employ the state's largest nonprofit workforce, with nearly 20,000 employees working toward innovative advancements to deliver the best outcome for every patient every time. Each year, through more than 2.5 million patient visits, Iowa Health System hospitals and clinics provide a full range of care to patients and families. With annual revenues of $2 billion, Iowa Health System is the sixth largest nondenominational health system in America and provides community benefit programs and services to improve the health of people in its communities.
