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Hospitals
Industry profile, February 2020

This page is an industry profile for the Hospitals industry. It provides a general economic overview of recent developments in the industry. This includes information on industry pricing, costs, and demand. Below you will find a description of what type of business establishments are included in this industry. For information on how to best utilize this industry profile please visit our Business Solutions.

Industry Description

Industries in the Hospitals subsector provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services that include physician, nursing, and other health services to inpatients and the specialized accommodation services required by inpatients. Hospitals may also provide outpatient services as a secondary activity. Establishments in the Hospitals subsector provide inpatient health services, many of which can only be provided using the specialized facilities and equipment that form a significant and integral part of the production process.

This industry description was sourced from the North American Industry Classification System.

Major Industry Costs by Sector
Sector Name Percentage of Costs Annual Percent Change 4
Labor 49.3% +3.9%
Finance and Insurance 10.6% +3.3%
Manufacturing 9.1% -14.6%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 8.5% +3%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 6.3% +1.6%

Industry Demand by Sector
Sector Name Percentage of Demand Annual Percent Change 6
Personal consumption 99.3% +1.8%
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.4% +1.2%
Exports 0.3% +45.1%
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  1. Pricing measured from January 2020.
  2. The BLS PPI used for this industry is PCU622---622---.
  3. Costs measured from January 2020
  4. Demand measured from July 2019