GHA Economic Impact Report Review W6047-GHA Economic Impact Report Review Recording

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The presentation explained Georgia Hospital Association’s annual economic impact report, highlighting that Georgia hospitals generate $145 billion in statewide economic activity. The team reviewed how the report is built using M-Plan economic modeling and three key inputs: hospital employment, labor income, and direct expenditures. They explained direct, indirect, and induced effects, and how these create a “ripple effect” where every hospital dollar produces about $2.11 in economic activity. Leslie described where the data comes from, including DCH and CMS reports, and how hospital-specific and statewide reports are generated. Christian then shared a communications template, sample social media posts, and media outreach tips to help hospitals publicize their local impact. The session ended with guidance on accessing reports through GHA’s member portal and an invitation for hospitals to contact staff with questions or request system-level reports.

Keywords

Georgia Hospital Association

economic impact report

hospital employment

M-Plan economic modeling

direct indirect induced effects

member portal