Description of the Indicator
The total number of general, specialty, and federal hospitals, along with the daily private room rates in each of the four 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 Wayne Counties from 2023 to 2024, while the daily room rate of private rooms in Luzerne County decreased compared to the previous period analyzed. The number of general hospital beds in proportion to the population has remained relatively consistent in the region, with slightly more beds on a per-capita basis in Lackawanna County, followed by Luzerne County and Wayne County. Emergency room visits decreased overall in the three counties with available data from 2024, while admission rates fluctuated.