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The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation: What to Know

The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation: What to Know The rural emergency hospital designation gives rural hospitals a way to stay open when inpatient care becomes unprofitable. Instead of running inpatient units, hospitals can shift to a model that relies on emergency and outpatient services. This arrangement provides more consistent Medicare reimbursements and reduces financial uncertainty. […]

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OBBBA Medicaid Impact: Strategies for Rural Healthcare

OBBBA Medicaid Impact: Strategies for Rural Healthcare The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will hurt rural healthcare by hurting rural Medicaid recipients. It’s estimated that the OBBBA Medicaid impact on rural areas will result in up to 2.7 million people losing Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage by 2034.1 While the Rural Health

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Technology in Rural Healthcare: A Solution for Shortages

Technology in Rural Healthcare: A Solution for Shortages

Technology in Rural Healthcare A Solution for Shortages If you’re a rural healthcare provider, you know how tough it is to deliver quality care in underserved areas. With 91% of rural counties facing a shortage of primary care physicians, finding solutions is critical. Over 57 million Americans depend on rural hospitals and clinics like yours,

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The Importance of Rural Health: Building a Strong Local Network

The Importance of Rural Health: Building a Strong Local Network

The Importance of Rural Health Building a Strong Local Network Rural health is the backbone of many American communities. With nearly 60 million Americans relying on rural healthcare facilities for their primary and emergency needs, the importance of rural health cannot be overstated. Yet, these facilities face constant threats—from workforce shortages to financial instability—underscoring the

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