Last year, Orange City Area Health System generated 1,130 jobs that added $58.4 million to the region’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.
“In addition to the economic impact with respect to jobs, a $111.5 million impact is realized through health system expenditures,” commented Marty Guthmiller, CEO of Orange City Area Health System. “While caring for the health needs of those we serve is our number one priority, the economic impact we make addresses the economic health of our region as well.”
The study was compiled from hospital-submitted data to the American Hospital Association’s annual survey of hospitals. The study found that Iowa hospitals employed 141,708 people in 2024. As an income source, hospitals provide over $9.6 billion in wages. Hospital expenses accounted for over $22.9 billion of the state’s gross domestic product.
“These benefits aren’t just numbers,” said Chris Mitchell, IHA President and CEO. “They represent real programs and services that improve lives across Iowa. Many of these initiatives wouldn’t exist without the leadership and commitment of our hospitals and health systems.”
The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing the interests of hospitals and health systems to business, government, and consumer audiences.
