Demand Analysis — PIEDMONT HOSPITAL INC.
FULTON, GA | Density: 45 | Stickiness: 22 | Elasticity: -0.30
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45/100
Disease Density Index
22/100
Demand Stickiness
-0.30
Price Elasticity (Moderate)
+5
Tailwind Score
County Disease Prevalence — FULTON, GA
Medicare chronic condition rates in this hospital's county vs national average. Higher prevalence = more inpatient demand. Acuity weight reflects revenue intensity.
| Condition | County % | National % | Delta | Acuity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29.3% | 27.1% | +2.2pp | 2.5x |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27.4% | 25.4% | +2.0pp | 2.5x |
| Hypertension | 62.9% | 58.2% | +4.7pp | 1.0x |
| Heart Failure | 15.3% | 14.2% | +1.1pp | 3.0x |
| Diabetes | 30.0% | 27.8% | +2.2pp | 1.5x |
| Hyperlipidemia | 53.2% | 49.3% | +3.9pp | 0.8x |
| Cancer | 9.4% | 8.7% | +0.7pp | 3.0x |
| COPD | 12.3% | 11.4% | +0.9pp | 2.0x |
| Alzheimer's/Dementia | 12.1% | 11.2% | +0.9pp | 2.0x |
| Depression | 21.4% | 19.8% | +1.6pp | 1.0x |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 9.8% | 9.1% | +0.7pp | 2.0x |
| Stroke | 4.4% | 4.1% | +0.3pp | 2.5x |
Demand Stickiness Breakdown
8 competitor hospitals in the market area.
Condition Chronicity0/33
Geographic Monopoly7/33
Switching Cost15/34
Demand Tailwinds & Headwinds
Ischemic Heart Disease▲ +2.2pp (tailwind)
Hypertension▲ +4.7pp (tailwind)
Diabetes▲ +2.2pp (tailwind)
Hyperlipidemia▲ +3.9pp (tailwind)
Chronic Kidney Disease▶ +2.0pp (neutral)
Depression▶ +1.6pp (neutral)
What This Means for Diligence
Disease density index of 45/100 in FULTON, GA. Moderate disease burden.
Stickiness score of 22/100. Patients have alternatives — competitive pressure on pricing.
Price elasticity of -0.30. Moderately inelastic.
Tailwind score of +5. Mild tailwind.