Appendix 1.
Hospital Characteristics
| Characteristic | Number of hospitals (%) | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Hospital Association (AHA) region | ||
| New England | 7 (11.5) | 1066 (17.4) |
| Mid-Atlantic | 4 (6.5) | 770 (12.6) |
| South Atlantic | 11 (18.0) | 1231 (20.1) |
| East North Central | 15 (24.6) | 1203 (19.6) |
| East South Central | 1 (1.6) | 61 (1.0) |
| West North Central | 8 (13.1) | 587 (9.6) |
| West South Central | 4 (6.6) | 388 (6.3) |
| Mountain | 5 (8.2) | 47 (0.8) |
| West | 4 (6.6) | 332 (5.4) |
| Not specified | 2 (3.3) | 440 (7.2) |
| Hospital classification | ||
| Urban | 33 (54.1) | 3992 (65.1) |
| Suburban | 19 (31.1) | 1313 (21.4) |
| Rural | 11 (18.0) | 881 (14.1) |
| Organizational designation | ||
| City/County | 3 (4.9) | 429 (7.0) |
| State | 1 (1.6) | 61 (1.0) |
| Community, For Profit, Non-Academic | 4 (6.6) | 53 (0.9) |
| Community, Not For Profit, Non-Academic | 42 (68.8) | 3348 (54.7) |
| Academic (University based) | 14 (22.9) | 2282 (37.2) |