Rural Hospitals Again Face Financial Jeopardy

July 14, 2022

(Axios) – After weathering the pandemic with federal COVID aid, rural hospitals are facing a convergence of challenges that could leave many facilities deep in the red and at risk of closing as soon as the end of this year. Why it matters: Hospitals are among the biggest employers in rural communities and the only health providers in large swaths of the country. But they’ve been operating on the edge for years, tending to older, sicker patients who often can’t afford care. (Read More)