Description of Indicator
The total number of general, specialty, and federal hospitals, along with the daily private room rates in each of the three counties, is indicated. This indicator also addresses the number of hospital beds and the number of licensed beds per 1,000 residents in general acute care hospitals. Additionally, the total number of emergency room (ER) visits and ER inpatient admission rates in general acute care hospitals are identified.
Why is it important?
Detailed hospital data informs healthcare planning, including resource allocation and delivery. Providing quality medical services that are affordable and easily accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds is essential for public health and community vitality.
How is the region performing?
Private daily room rates increased in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties from 2022 to 2023, while the daily room rate of private rooms in Wayne County decreased compared to the previous period analyzed. The number of general hospital beds in proportion to the population has remained relatively consistent, with slightly more beds on a per-capita basis in Lackawanna County, followed by Luzerne County and Wayne County.
Emergency room visits increased in all three counties, while admission rates fluctuated.