Total Revenue for General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, All Establishments
This dataset tracks total revenue for general medical and surgical hospitals, all establishments over time.
Latest Value
413248.00
Year-over-Year Change
32.99%
Date Range
7/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total revenue generated by general medical and surgical hospitals in the United States. It provides important insights into the financial health and performance of a key segment of the healthcare industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The 'Total Revenue for General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, All Establishments' series tracks the aggregate revenue from patient services and other sources for all hospitals classified as general medical and surgical facilities. This data is used by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to monitor the financial state of the healthcare sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of healthcare providers by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This revenue trend is a key indicator for understanding economic conditions and policy impacts in the hospital and broader healthcare markets.
Key Facts
- General medical and surgical hospitals account for over 60% of healthcare industry revenues.
- Hospital revenues have grown by over 40% in the past decade.
- Revenue trends reflect changes in patient volumes, service mix, and reimbursement rates.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total revenue generated by general medical and surgical hospitals in the United States, including revenue from patient services and other sources.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This revenue trend provides important insights into the financial health and performance of a critical segment of the healthcare industry, which is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of healthcare providers conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This revenue trend is a key indicator for understanding economic conditions and policy impacts in the hospital and broader healthcare markets, which are of significant interest to policymakers and regulators.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the typical update lags and revisions common for government economic statistics, but provides a comprehensive view of revenue trends for this important industry.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Total Revenue for General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, All Establishments (REV6221AMSA), retrieved from FRED.