Demand Analysis — WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
nan, LA | Density: 49 | Stickiness: 17 | Elasticity: -0.30
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49/100
Disease Density Index
17/100
Demand Stickiness
-0.30
Price Elasticity (Moderate)
+19
Tailwind Score
County Disease Prevalence — nan, LA
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 | 32.0% | 27.1% | +4.9pp | 2.5x |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30.0% | 25.4% | +4.6pp | 2.5x |
| Hypertension | 68.7% | 58.2% | +10.5pp | 1.0x |
| Heart Failure | 16.8% | 14.2% | +2.6pp | 3.0x |
| Diabetes | 32.8% | 27.8% | +5.0pp | 1.5x |
| Hyperlipidemia | 58.2% | 49.3% | +8.9pp | 0.8x |
| Cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% | +1.6pp | 3.0x |
| COPD | 13.5% | 11.4% | +2.1pp | 2.0x |
| Alzheimer's/Dementia | 13.2% | 11.2% | +2.0pp | 2.0x |
| Depression | 23.4% | 19.8% | +3.6pp | 1.0x |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 10.7% | 9.1% | +1.6pp | 2.0x |
| Stroke | 4.8% | 4.1% | +0.7pp | 2.5x |
Demand Stickiness Breakdown
20 competitor hospitals in the market area.
Condition Chronicity0/33
Geographic Monopoly0/33
Switching Cost17/34
Demand Tailwinds & Headwinds
Ischemic Heart Disease▲ +4.9pp (tailwind)
Chronic Kidney Disease▲ +4.6pp (tailwind)
Hypertension▲ +10.5pp (tailwind)
Heart Failure▲ +2.6pp (tailwind)
Diabetes▲ +5.0pp (tailwind)
Hyperlipidemia▲ +8.9pp (tailwind)
What This Means for Diligence
Disease density index of 49/100 in nan, LA. Moderate disease burden.
Stickiness score of 17/100. Patients have alternatives — competitive pressure on pricing.
Price elasticity of -0.30. Moderately inelastic.
Tailwind score of +19. Strong demand tailwind from growing chronic disease burden.