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Recent Posts on Rural hospitals

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Why Health Care Is Harder to Access in Rural America

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

More than 60 million Americans—about one-fifth of the U.S. population—live in rural areas. On...

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Rural Hospital Closures Create More Distance Between Residents and Care

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Rural hospitals provide essential health care to both rural and nearby urban communities, including...

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