The Summer 2026 "Cost of Care" issue of Arkansas Hospitals magazine is officially out, featuring the Arkansas Hospital Guide to Statistics, 2026 insert. This year’s data provides an essential look at both the massive economic footprint our hospitals sustain and the increasingly tight financial margins they navigate. From driving a $19.73 billion total economic impact and caring for 19,517 inpatients on average, the latest figures from 2024 underscore the vital role hospitals play as anchor institutions in communities across the state.
This issue also features a deep dive into how the AHA Analytics Department leverages data to support member strategy as well as an insightful profile with Jeremy Jeffery, Senior Vice President and CFO of Jefferson Regional.
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