Well Managed, Efficient Washington Hospitals

1. Washington hospitals as a group consistently demonstrate lower rates of admission, shorter stays, and lower charges than hospitals in most other states. The following slides illustrate key findings from the American Hospital Association’s 2003 survey of hospitals. For more information, contact Julie Wendleton (juliew@wsha.org). Well Managed, Efficient Washington Hospitals

2. Washington has the fewest number of beds in the nation Inpatient Beds per 1,000 Population Washington, along with Oregon, has the fewest beds per thousand population. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

3. Washington has fewer hospital admissions than the national average Inpatient Admissions per 1,000 Population, Age Adjusted Washington has the fourth lowest rate of admissions. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals, U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

4. Washington has a very low average length of stay Average Length of Stay Only five states have a shorter length of stay. Days Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

5. As a result, hospital inpatient days in Washington are very low Inpatient Days Per 1,000 Population (Age Adjusted) Only two states have fewer hospital days per thousand population. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals, U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

6. Fewer, shorter hospital stays mean lower expenses per person Hospital Expenses Per Capita Washington ranks 13th lowest nationwide. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals, U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

7. Medicare admission rates in Washington are low Medicare Discharges Per 1,000 Enrollees Washington has the 3rd lowest rate of Medicare admissions. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

8. Washington has a very low average length of stay for Medicare patients Medicare Average Length of Stay Only three states have a shorter length of stay for Medicare patients. Days Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

9. Medicare inpatient days in Washington are also low Medicare Days Per 1,000 Enrollees Only New Mexico and Oregon have lower rates of Medicare days per enrollee. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program

10. Fewer Medicare admissions mean low Medicare hospital payments per enrollee Medicare Hospital Payments Per Enrollee Washington ranks 17th lowest nationwide. Data source: American Hospital Association 2003 Annual Survey of Hospitals. Washington State Hospital Association Health Information Program