36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
03/31/24 at 03:30 AM
36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Alan Condon; 3/21/24
The closures highlight the heightened financial challenges that rural hospitals face amid persisting workforce shortages, rising costs and leveling reimbursement. In addition, only 45% of rural hospitals now offer labor and delivery services, and in 10 states, less than 33% do, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. [Listed in the article] are the 36 rural hospitals that closed since 2020, beginning with the most recent.