Originally published June 12 2005
Health care important for economy, Kansas study says
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
A new study by Kansas State University found that the healthcare industry in Sedgwick County contributed $710 million in retail sales and $7.1 million in sales tax in 2000. Health care in the county accounted for 8.5 percent of total employees, and the study's authors hope their research will stress the importance of hospitals not just on health care, but also on the economy.
The study, sponsored by the Kansas Hospital Association and prepared by Kansas State University Research and Extension's Office of Local Government, says income from health sector employment in Sedgwick County generated more than $710 million in retail sales and $7.1 million in sales tax in 2000.
That's based on health sector employment data for the county that was derived from the 2000 Census.
Health care accounted for 8.5 percent, or 26,738, of the 315,982 people employed in the county.
KHA officials say the study, which also includes data for Kansas' 104 other counties, was prepared to demonstrate the importance of hospitals and the health care industry on not only the health and welfare of the state's citizens, but also on the economy.
They hope government and health care leaders will also use the study in the planning of future health care needs.
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