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Public Hospitals in the United States

There are 1,167 public hospitals in the United States in our directory. Public hospitals are owned by a city, county, hospital district, state or federal agency, and many serve as the local safety-net hospital.

Based on the ownership type the hospital reports to CMS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a public hospital?

Public hospitals are owned by a city, county, hospital district, state or federal agency, and many serve as the local safety-net hospital.

How many public hospitals are in the United States?

We list 1,167 public hospitals in the United States. Based on the ownership type the hospital reports to CMS.

Why might a public hospital be missing from this list?

We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.

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