Results of this most recent study represent a significant overall increase over previous years. The average increase in most categories was more than 20% over last year. There are several reasons for this sizable increase:

There has been a real growth in the Medical Center and the health care industry as a whole. As the health care industry and managed care organizations have made adjustments to one another, member institutions have experienced increases in patient/client activity. Additionally, new and improved services have made a significant contribution to institutional growth. It is noteworthy that the percentage increase in growth exceeds the level of inflation and general economic growth.

HRMC member institutions are meeting the increased patient/client demand with an inventory of 1750 general inpatient beds and 321 intensive/special care beds in addition to a wide array of diagnostic and procedural laboratories and equipment. Surgical needs are met with an inventory of 47 operating suites.

There is also a non-quantifiable economic impact that involves 7,611 volunteers and a robust research program. HRMC member institutions support research programs managed by 26 principle investigators pursuing basic science investigations and 58 researchers working in the applied/clinical area.

Examples of such important research include breast cancer research, cancer immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, feedlot cattle nutrition & health, plant genetics, plant pathology, drug design, health care access, geriatric medication, and many other programs.