Demand Analysis — MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER
FLORENCE, SC | Density: 46 | Stickiness: 35 | Elasticity: -0.30
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46/100
Disease Density Index
35/100
Demand Stickiness
-0.30
Price Elasticity (Moderate)
+8
Tailwind Score
County Disease Prevalence — FLORENCE, SC
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 | 29.8% | 27.1% | +2.7pp | 2.5x |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27.9% | 25.4% | +2.5pp | 2.5x |
| Hypertension | 64.0% | 58.2% | +5.8pp | 1.0x |
| Heart Failure | 15.6% | 14.2% | +1.4pp | 3.0x |
| Diabetes | 30.6% | 27.8% | +2.8pp | 1.5x |
| Hyperlipidemia | 54.2% | 49.3% | +4.9pp | 0.8x |
| Cancer | 9.6% | 8.7% | +0.9pp | 3.0x |
| COPD | 12.5% | 11.4% | +1.1pp | 2.0x |
| Alzheimer's/Dementia | 12.3% | 11.2% | +1.1pp | 2.0x |
| Depression | 21.8% | 19.8% | +2.0pp | 1.0x |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 10.0% | 9.1% | +0.9pp | 2.0x |
| Stroke | 4.5% | 4.1% | +0.4pp | 2.5x |
Demand Stickiness Breakdown
4 competitor hospitals in the market area.
Condition Chronicity0/33
Geographic Monopoly20/33
Switching Cost16/34
Demand Tailwinds & Headwinds
Ischemic Heart Disease▲ +2.7pp (tailwind)
Chronic Kidney Disease▲ +2.5pp (tailwind)
Hypertension▲ +5.8pp (tailwind)
Diabetes▲ +2.8pp (tailwind)
Hyperlipidemia▲ +4.9pp (tailwind)
Depression▶ +2.0pp (neutral)
What This Means for Diligence
Disease density index of 46/100 in FLORENCE, SC. Moderate disease burden.
Stickiness score of 35/100. Patients have alternatives — competitive pressure on pricing.
Price elasticity of -0.30. Moderately inelastic.
Tailwind score of +8. Mild tailwind.