| AHA Hospital Categories | 1997 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of all U.S. registered hospitals | 6,097 | 5,764 |
| Number of U.S. community hospitals | 5,057 | 4,895 |
| Non-government not-for-profit community hospitals | 3,000 | 2,984 |
| Investor-owned (for-profit) community hospitals | 797 | 790 |
| State and local government community hospitals | 1,260 | 1,121 |
Source: American Hospital Association.