A total of 1,075,167 patient/client visits were recorded for HRMC member institutions in 1999, resulting in total income of $1,294.51 billion. This figure represents an astounding increase of 79.3% over the previous year. This sizable increase can be attributed to economic growth and expansion of Medical Center facilities and services. (see chart to right)

Total spending for HRMC institutions was $476.63 million, an increase of 32.13% over 1998. The total spending category is an aggregate measure of economic activity, consisting of the total of three categories: (1) the value of new construction and renovation, (2) total salaries, and (3) the total spent on goods and services. These three categories have a direct impact on the Amarillo economy. In 1999, HRMC institutions increased spending in the local community by more than $115.9 million.

Total dollar impact shows the rippling effect of direct spending in the region. A conservative multiplier of two is applied to total spending in the area to arrive at this economic impact indicator. Total dollar impact for the current period was $953.26 million for an increase of 32.13% over the previous year. (see graph below)