Utilization and Volume

How many people go to the hospital each year? How long do they stay? We have answers.

This page provides information about the number of patients served by hospitals each year, with detail on inpatient, emergency department, and outpatient care settings.

Related Resources

Guides/Reports
TrendWatch Chartbook 2018 - Chapter 3: Utilization and Volume
TrendWatch Chartbook 2018 analyzes the latest in hospital and health system trends. It is produced by the AHA. These charts are from Chapter 3.
Presentation Resource
Using Data and Innovation to Treat Our Most Vulnerable; An Urban and Rural Perspective
Member
"Super-utilizers" refers to a small section of the population accounting for a large portion of emergency room visits and puts a heavy burden on hospital…
Guides/Reports
Chartbook - Table 3-4
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Chartbook - Table 3-4
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Chartbook - Table 3-3
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Chartbook - Table 3-3