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Share of Hospital Cost Growth Explained by Various Factors 2001-2006
Higher costs of caring are a bigger factor in spending growth than increased demand for care.
Source: AHA analysis of American Hospital Association Annual Survey data, 2001-2006, for community hospitals; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of the Actuary;
Intensity and Other 8%
Change in
Number of ServicesProvided
30%Costs of Goods and Services Purchased
62%
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Share of Cost Growth Explained by Key Components of Hospital Costs
2001-2006
All Other – 12%
Prescription Drugs – 4%
Prof. Liability Insurance – 2%Professional Fees – 3%
Wages & Salaries/Employee Benefits – 41%
Growth in labor costs is the most important single factor driving up the cost of hospital care.
Costs of Goods and Services
Purchased62%
Source: AHA analysis of American Hospital Association Annual Survey data, 2001-2006, for community hospitals; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of the Actuary;
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Factors Influencing the Number of Services Provided2001-2006
Both a growing population and more hospital use per person have led to higher service volume.
Number of Services Provided
30%
PopulationGrowth
13%
Use Rates17%
Source: AHA analysis of American Hospital Association Annual Survey data, 2001-2006, for community hospitals; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of the Actuary;