The Case for Rural Emergency Hospitals: The New REH is Access to Care
Since 2012, rural hospital closures have accelerated due to factors including unfavorable reimbursements, ongoing operational costs, and declining and exceedingly sicker populations. These closures have resulted in underserved communities where residents may have to travel miles for access to emergency and other healthcare needs. Consequently, Congress launched the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This act […]