The Iowa Hospital Association recently released a study of the economic impact hospitals have in their communities.

The study examined the areas of jobs, income, retail sales and sales tax produced by hospitals and the rest of the state’s health care sector. The study found that the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics generates 320 jobs that add $19.3 million to Knoxville’s economy. Knoxville Hospital & Clinics’ employees earn $13.8 million in salaries, contribute $4.2 million in retail sales and $250,000 in state sales tax revenue. Knoxville Hospital and Clinics CEO Kevin Kincaid says, “As a community partner, we understand the impact of our hospital extends beyond health care. We take pride in being an important component of our local economy by providing jobs and keeping our community productive and healthy”.