Hospitals provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and specialized treatment for patients across a wide range of health conditions. Public and nonprofit hospitals serve as critical community health infrastructure, particularly for uninsured and underinsured patients.

There are 52 states with Hospitals locations across the United States. There are approximately 6,100 hospitals in the U.S., including about 3,000 nonprofit community hospitals that serve as the primary healthcare safety net for their regions.

Hospitals in the United States

Browsing by state helps patients find hospitals near them, including emergency departments, specialty care services, and financial assistance programs for those without adequate insurance coverage.

Common Services

  • Emergency department and trauma care services
  • Inpatient surgical and medical admission services
  • Outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing
  • Specialty care referrals and multidisciplinary treatment programs

Patients without insurance or with high medical costs should ask about the hospital's charity care program and financial assistance policy — most nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial aid to patients below a certain income threshold.

For official information, visit American Hospital Association.

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About Hospitals

Hospitals in the United States include nonprofit community hospitals, for-profit health systems, government-owned public hospitals, and federal facilities like Veterans Affairs and military hospitals. Nonprofit hospitals receive tax exemptions in exchange for providing charity care and community benefit programs.

Common Services

  • Behavioral health and psychiatric inpatient services
  • Maternal and newborn labor and delivery services
  • Cancer treatment centers and oncology programs
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy services

Patients scheduled for elective procedures should ask their hospital about pre-authorization requirements, bring their insurance card and a list of current medications, and inquire about estimated out-of-pocket costs before their appointment.

For official information, visit CMS Hospital Compare.