Fast Facts: U.S. Health Systems Infographic

A new infographic provides a quick overview on the number of health systems in the U.S. Updated June 2025.

AHA has defined two types of health care systems, and both involve an ownership, lease, sponsorship or contract-management relationship with a central organization. A multihospital system involves two or more hospitals, while a single diversified hospital system involves one hospital and three or more pre- or post-acute health care organizations.


Fast Facts: U.S. Health Systems 2025 Infographic.

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