Employment and Market Share
According to Business First of Louisville, Norton Healthcare is the Louisville area's third largest employer, with 9,400 employees (2006; previous years: 8,525 employees, 2005; 7,850 in 2004). Norton employs some 3,000 nurses and has more than 2,000 affiliated physicians. Additionally, Norton has programs in place to support nursing students attending both public and private universities in Kentucky and Indiana. The Norton Healthcare Scholar Program is designed for nursing students to cover the cost of tuition, books, and room and board. In return, the student must work for Norton for one month per 500 dollars received after graduating. .
When compared to other healthcare providers in Louisville, Kentucky, Norton is the market share leader in five major areas. This includes 46% of all inpatient admissions, 61% of all births, 53% of all Emergency Department visits, 41% of all outpatient visits, and 50% of total surgeries.
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