A study commissioned by the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) found that hospitals in Colorado’s rural regions directly contribute $2.9 billion in economic activity and add 21,400 jobs, creating $4.1 billion in total output and 30,800 jobs due to a multiplier effect. Statewide, Colorado hospitals were responsible for about $18.8 billion in economic output last year and added more than 4900 jobs from 2007 to 2010. The report and an executive summary is available on CHA’s website.
