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General Medical and Surgical Hospitals in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

Publication Date   March 2007
Publisher   IBIS
Product Type  
Pages   54
ISBN Number   not applicable
Product Code   IBI051
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Summary


This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as general medical and surgical hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment (both surgical and nonsurgical) to inpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. These hospitals have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These establishments usually provide other services, such as outpatient services, anatomical pathology services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services for a variety of procedures, and pharmacy services. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Content


  • Industry Definition - Activities (Products And Services)
    • Similar Industries
    • Other Related Industries
  • Key Statistics - Current Prices
    • Constant Prices
    • Real Growth
    • Ratio Table
  • Segmentation - Products And Service Segmentation
    • Major Market Segments
    • Industry Concentration
    • Geographic Spread
  • Market Characteristics - Market Size
    • Linkages
    • Demand Determinants
    • Domestic and International Markets
    • Basis of Competition
    • Life Cycle
  • Industry Conditions - Barriers To Entry
    • Taxation
    • Industry Assistance
    • Regulation and Deregulation
    • Cost Structure
    • Capital and Labor Intensity
    • Technology and Systems
    • Industry Volatility
    • Globalization
  • Key Factors - Key Sensitivities
    • Key Success Factors
  • Key Competitors - Major Players
    • Player Performance
    • Other Players
  • Industry Performance - Current Performance
    • Historical Performance
  • Outlook